List of papers, with their contents.
Circulars from the Department of State.
| Page. | ||
| Proclamation of Feb. 25, 1871 | Mutual abolition of discriminating duties between the United States and Portugal | 911 |
| Mr. Fish’s circular of December 12, 1870 | As to the transmission of private letters in the Government dispatch bags | 23 |
| Mr. Fish’s circular of March 13, 1871 | Same subject | 23 |
| Mr. Fish’s circular of May 1, 1871 | As to the abuses of United States protection in eastern countries | 24 |
| Mr. Fish’s circular of May 2, 1871 | The laws of various countries as to military service; and the effect of naturalization | 24 |
| Mr. Fish’s circular of June 16, 1871 | Extending the protection of the United States, at the request of the Swiss government, to Swiss citizens; and defining the relations of the consular and diplomatic officers of the United States to that government | 28 |
AUSTRIA.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1871. | ||||
| 1 | Mr. Jay to Mr. Davis. | Sept. 6 | The church question. The relations of Austria and Germany. The political condition of Europe. | 29 |
| 2 | Mr. Jay to Mr. Fish. | Sept. 10 | Same general subjects. Incloses translations of documents from the minister of worship, in Bavaria, against the dogma of infallibility. | 31 |
| 3 | do | Sept. 18 | Result of the elections. Internal polity of the empire. Incloses: 1. The imperial message to the Diet of Prague, (translation.) 2. An article on the Austrian election, translated from the Berlin Zeitung. | 34 |
BOLIVIA.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1871. | ||||
| 4 | Mr. Markbreit to Mr. Fish. | April 11 | Projects for the navigation of the Amazon, and the construction of a railroad round the Madeira Rapids. | 38 |
| 5 | do | May 15 | Inclosing a decree of the Bolivian government regarding the diplomatic prosecution of claims. | 39 |
| 6 | do | Aug. 28 | The plans for the navigation of the Amazon, and the construction of the railroad round the Madeira Rapids, promise to be successful. | 41 |
BRAZIL.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1870. | ||||
| 7 | Mr. Blow to Mr. Fish. | Nov. 5 | American emigrants in Brazil | 43 |
| 1871. | ||||
| 8 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Wright. | Jan. 31 | Relative to the property placed in Mr. Washburn’s hands in Paraguay. | 43 |
| 9 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Blow. | Feb. 22 | The views of the Department as to the action of legations upon private claims founded on contracts made out of the United States. | 44 |
| 10 | Mr. Wright to Mr. Fish. | Mar. 20 | The property placed under Mr. Washburn’s protection in Paraguay. | 45 |
| 11 | do | Mar. 24 | Same subject | 45 |
| 12 | do | May 22 | Same subject. Inclosing a note from Mr. Wright to Mr. Correia. | 45 |
| 13 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Wright. | May 25 | Same subject | 47 |
| 14 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Partridge. | June 10 | Navigation of the Madeira River | 47 |
| 45 | Mr. Wright to Mr. Fish. | June 10 | Inclosing a note from Mr. Correia concerning the invasion of the United States legation, at Asuncion, by Brazilian soldiers. | 48 |
| 16 | do | July 13 | Inclosing a memorandum from Mr. Correia to the Italian minister, at Rio, on the same subject. | 52 |
| 17 | Mr. Partridge to Mr. Fish. | Aug. 26 | Same subject. Inclosing the official report of the Brazilian commander-in-chief and other documents. | 60 |
| 18 | do | Sept. 8 | The emigrants from the United States to Brazil. | 64 |
CHILI.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1871. | ||||
| 19 | Mr. Root to Mr. Fish. | Feb. 15 | A trip across the Andes | 65 |
CHINA.
[Page 5]| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1870. | ||||
| 20 | Mr. Low to Mr. Fish. | Oct. 25 | Inclosing, with comments, a correspondence between the foreign representatives and the Chinese government, regarding the punishment of the Tien-tsin rioters. | 68 |
| 21 | do | Nov. 22 | Preparations for the proposed expedition to Corea. | 73 |
| 22 | do | Dec. 15 | Settlement of claims for damages by the Tien-tsin riots. | 75 |
| 23 | do | Dec. 27 | His proceedings to prevent a popular demonstration at the execution and burial of the Tien-tsin rioters. | 76 |
| 1871. | ||||
| 24 | do | Jan. 10 | China; its social and political organization, its relations with the people and governments of other nations, and its possible future. | 77 |
| 1871. | ||||
| 25 | Mr. Low to Mr. Fish. | Jan. 15 | Return of the missionaries to Fung-Chow. Assurances that they will be protected in the future. | 87 |
| 26 | do | Feb. 10 | The changes proposed in the revision of the French treaty reviewed. The United States little interest in them. | 89 |
| 27 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Low. | Mar. 20 | Calling attention to the necessity of a better light-house system on the coast of China: and asking his views thereon. | 95 |
| 28 | Mr. Low to Mr. Fish. | Mar. 20 | The missionary question. Inclosing a memorandum of the Chinese government thereupon, and regulations proposed by that government regarding Christians. Also inclosing Mr. Low’s reply thereto, and a note from Wan-tsiang to Sir Rutherford Alcock. Mr. Low’s views touching the regulations. | 97 |
| 29 | do | April 3 | Inclosing a note from the Chinese government regarding a letter from Mr. Low to the King of Corea. | 111 |
| 30 | do | May 13 | Inclosing a memorandum from Chinese laborers in Peru to the Emperor, which Mr. Low has forwarded to the government. | 112 |
| 31 | do | May 13 | Is on his way to Corea | 115 |
| 32 | do | May 31 | Proceedings in the Corean expedition to date. Inclosing correspondence with Corean officials and instructions to surveying party. | 116 |
| 33 | do | June 2 | Attack upon the surveying party of the expedition. Transmitting report thereof. | 121 |
| 34 | do | June 15 | Further account of the Corean expedition. Interviews with native Christians. | 124 |
| 35 | do | June 20 | Giving an account of the capture of the forts, and inclosing long correspondence with Corean officials. | 126 |
| 36 | do | July 6 | Review of the Corean question and of the operations; transmitting a communication from Mr. Drew to the guardian general Foo-Ping, prefecture. | 142 |
| 37 | Mr. Williams, to Mr. Fish. | July 26 | Transmitting the answer of Prince Kung to the memorial of the Chinese laborers in Peru. | 149 |
| 38 | Mr. Low to Mr. Fish. | Aug. 5 | The Tien-tsin riots. The Russian consul allowed to take part in. the examination of persons charged with the murder of Russian subjects. | 152 |
| 39 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Low. | Sept. 20 | Refers to his communication of June 20. Disapproves of a portion of Mr. Drew’s correspondence with the Corean officials. | 153 |
| 40 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Low. | Oct. 19 | The missionary question. Mr. Low’s course approved. The United States insist upon treaty rights, but make no further demands. Incloses a draft of an instruction from the British, government on the same subject. Also, an English translation from a French translation of the note of the Yamên, and of the regulations which were sent by Mr. Low March 20, 1871. | 153 |
| 41 | Mr. Geo. F. Seward to Mr. Davis. | Aug. 22. | Elaborate review of the causes of the Tien-tsin riots. | 165 |
Consular correspondence.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1871. | ||||
| 42 | Mr. Bailey to Mr. Davis. | April 7 | The coolie trade. Decision of the supreme court of the colony of Hong-Kong. | 194 |
| 43 | do | April 25 | The coolie trade | 207 |
| 44 | do | May 12 | The coolie trade with Peru. Correspondence with the governor of Macao. | 210 |
| 45 | do | June 10 | Same subjects | 212 |
| 46 | do | June 10 | Inclosing decision of the supreme court on the coolie trade. | 215 |
| 47 | do | Sept. 12 | Inclosing a correspondence with the local authorities on the subject of the coolie trade. | 219 |
| 48 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Davis. | Oct. 27 | Chinese emigration to Cuba. Official report of the authorities in Havana on that subject. | 221 |
| 49 | Mr. Low to Mr. Fish. | Sept. 7 | Recommending establishment of a school at Peking, and appropriation of Chinese indemnity fund for its support. | 226 |
| 50 | do | Sept. 9 | Recommending that a salaried consul be appointed at Tientsin. | 227 |
COLOMBIA.
Correspondence between the Department of State and the legation of the United Stales at Bogota.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1870. | ||||
| 51 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Hurlbut. | Dec. 14 | As to the interference by local authorities with the estate of a deceased citizen of the United States. | 229 |
| 1871. | ||||
| 52 | do | April 10 | As to arrears due the United States under the awards of the joint commission of September, 1857. | 229 |
| 53 | do | June 21 | The seizure of the steamer Montijo | 230 |
| 54 | Mr. Hurlbut to Mr. Fish. | July 3. | The application of the Colombian government for an extension of time of payment. | 238 |
| 55 | do | Aug. 5 | Seizure of the Montijo | 238 |
| 56 | do | Aug. 17 | Same subject. Inclosing note from Mr. Zapata to Mr. Hurlbut. | 239 |
| 57 | do | Aug. 27 | Same subject. Inclosing Mr. Hurlbut’s reply | 240 |
| 58 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Hurlbut. | Oct. 11 | The steamer Montijo | 241 |
| 59 | do | Oct. 24 | Reasons why proceedings against Panama Railroad Company should not be pressed. | 242 |
Correspondence between the Department of State and the Colombian legation at Washington.
[Page 7]| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1871. | ||||
| 60 | Mr. Perez to Mr. Fish. | Feb. 7 | As to the rights of Colombian vessels under the treaty of December, 1846. | 242 |
| 61 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Perez. | Feb. 8 | In reply to the foregoing. Remarks as to the supposed termination of the treaty of 1846. | 243 |
| 1871. | ||||
| 62 | Mr. Perez to Mr. Fish. | Feb. 13 | Same subject | 244 |
| 63 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Perez. | Feb. 16 | Same subject | 246 |
| 64 | Mr. Perez to Mr. Fish. | April 27 | Same subject. The treaty appears to be still in force. | 246 |
| 65 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Perez. | May 27 | Same subject. Review of the correspondence. | 247 |
| 66 | Mr. Perez to Mr. Fish. | May 3 | Asking for reply | 248 |
| 67 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Perez. | May 11 | The United States cannot subsidize steamships without the previous assent of Congress. | 249 |
COSTA RICA.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1871. | ||||
| 68 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Blair. | Jan. 21 | As to the survey of a route for a wagon-road or railway across the continent. | 249 |
| 69 | Mr. Blair to Mr. Fish. | Mar. 10 | The same subject | 250 |
| 70 | do | June 25 | Proposed payment of the Costa Rican debt to the United States. | 250 |
| 71 | do | July 13 | Observances on the 4th of July | 252 |
| 72 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Blair. | July 15 | As to the proposed payment of the Costa Rican debt. | 252 |
| 73 | Mr. Blair to Mr. Fish. | Sept. 13 | A contract concluded for the construction of a railroad. | 252 |
ECUADOR.
Correspondence between the Department of State and the legation of the United States at Quito.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1870. | ||||
| 74 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Wing. | Dec. 15 1871. | Measure of protection to be given to natives of Ecuador, naturalized as citizens of the United States, and returning to Ecuador to reside. | 253 |
| 75 | Mr. Wing to Mr. Fish. | Jan. 5 | Concerning cundurango | 254 |
| 76 | do | Jan. 25 | Same subject | 256 |
| 77 | do | Jan. 30 | The regulations of the fire department at Guyaquil as affecting citizens of the United States. | 257 |
| 78 | do | Feb. 15 | The same subject | 259 |
| 79 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Wing. | March 3 | Approval of his course | 260 |
| 80 | Mr. Wing to Mr. Fish. | July 3 | Armistice between Spain and the allied republics. | 260 |
| 81 | do | Aug. 26 | Cundurango | 261 |
| 82 | do | Sept. 14 | Same subject | 263 |
Correspondence between the Department of State and the legation of Ecuador in Washington.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1871. | ||||
| 83 | Mr. Flores to Mr. Fish. | Mar. 14 | Concerning cundurango | 264 |
FRANCE.
[Page 9] [Page 10]| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1870. | ||||
| 84 | Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish. | Nov. 18 | Protection of Germans in France; difficulties attending it. | 266 |
| 85 | do | Nov. 21 | Condition of Paris | 270 |
| 86 | do | Dec. 3 | Reasons for remaining in Paris | 270 |
| 87 | do | Dec. 5 | Military condition of Paris | 271 |
| 88 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Washburne. | Dec. 6 | Violation of Consul Montagnie’s dwelling by French authorities. | 272 |
| 89 | Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish. | Dec. 12 | French account of the battle of Velliers | 273 |
| 90 | do | Dec. 12 | Condition of Paris | 275 |
| 91 | do | Dec. 19 | Same subject | 275 |
| 92 | do | Dec. 26 1871. | Unsuccessful sortie. Condition of Paris | 276 |
| 93 | do | Jan. 2 | Military condition. Protection to Germans | 277 |
| 94 | do | Jan. 9 | Consul Montagnie’s claim | 278 |
| 95 | do | Jan. 9 | Bombardment of Paris. Condition of the city. Lack of fuel. | 278 |
| 96 | do | Jan. 16 | Bombardment of Paris. Action of the diplomatic corps. Condition of the city. | 280 |
| 97 | do | Jan. 16 | Protection of Germans. Expense of it | 282 |
| 98 | do | Jan. 23 | Transmitting correspondence with Prince Bismarck and others relative to the legation dispatch-hag between London and Paris. | 283 |
| 99 | do | Jan. 25 | Condition of Paris. Military operations; beginning of the insurrection. | 288 |
| 100 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Washburne. | Jan. 24 | Approves his course as to taxing apartments of American citizens. | 290 |
| 101 | Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish. | Jan. 30 | Transmitting letter from Count Bismarck, regarding the dispatch-hag. | 290 |
| 102 | do | Jan. 30 | Surrender of Paris | 291 |
| 103 | do | Jan. 30 | Inclosing correspondence between Count Bismarck and the diplomatic corps on the bombardment of Paris. | 292 |
| 104 | do | Feb. 4 | Further correspondence as to the dispatch-bag. | 295 |
| 105 | do | Feb. 5 | Revictualling Paris; general resumé of the siege. | 296 |
| 106 | do | Feb. 18 | Transmitting correspondence with M. Favre on the New York remittance for the poor of France. | 298 |
| 107 | do | Feb. 21 | Political situation of France | 298 |
| 108 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Washburne. | Feb. 24 | His course as to the dispatch-bag approved. | 299 |
| 109 | Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish. | Feb. 28 | The treaty of peace; its provisions; and bow received. | 301 |
| 110 | do | Mar. 1 | Entry of the Germans into Paris | 302 |
| 111 | do | Mar. 2 | Ratification of the treaty | 305 |
| 112 | do | Mar. 8 | Departure of the Germans from Paris | 305 |
| 113 | do | Mar. 15 | Steps taken for the protection of American property in Paris. | 306 |
| 114 | Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish. | Mar. 17 | Political condition of France Spread of the insurrection in Paris. | 309 |
| 115 | Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish. | Mar. 19 | Rapid spread of the insurrection | 310 |
| 116 | do | Mar. 20 | Departure of members of M. Thier’s government for Versailles. Insurgents in possession of Paris. | 311 |
| 117 | Mr. Fish to M r. Washburne. | Mar. 21 | Cordial approval of his course and Colonel Hoffman’s. Notifies him that Congress has made appropriation for extra expenses, &c. | 312 |
| 1870. | ||||
| 118 | Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish. | Mar. 23 | Spread of the insurrection | 312 |
| 119 | do | Mar. 27 | Communist elections. Condition of affairs | 316 |
| 120 | do | Mar. 30 | Provisions sent from Boston for the sufferers by the war. | 317 |
| 121 | do | Mar. 30 | Proclamation of communist elections. Installation of communist government. Condition of Paris | 318 |
| 122 | do | April 1 | General condition of affairs | 320 |
| 123 | do | April 2 | Condition of Paris. Engagement at Neuilly. | 321 |
| 124 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Washhurne. | April 3 | His course in protecting the property of Americans approved. | 322 |
| 125 | Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish. | April 4 | A battle between the insurgents and the Versailles troops. Condition of Paris. | 323 |
| 126 | do | April 6 | Continued fighting. Imprisonment of the archbishop of Paris. Spread of communism. Condition of Paris. | 324 |
| 127 | do | April 8 | Thanks for the approval of his conduct | 326 |
| 128 | do | April 9 | Continued fighting. Condition of Paris | 326 |
| 129 | do | April 13 | Condition of affairs | 327 |
| 130 | do | April 14 | Spread of communism. Decree for destruction of column in Place Vendôme. | 328 |
| 131 | do | April 18 | General alarm. Vigor of the commune. Invasion of legations. Communists not disposed to treat. | 329 |
| 132 | do | April 20 | Condition of Paris. Devastation and ruin everywhere. | 330 |
| 133 | do | April 23 | His efforts to secure the release of the archbishop of Paris. His interview with the archbishop in prison. | 332 |
| 134 | do | April 25 | The same subject | 333 |
| 135 | do | April 25 | Further efforts to protect the property and persons of American citizens. | 334 |
| 136 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Washburne. | April 28 | The claim of Albert C. Fougen | 335 |
| 137 | Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish. | April 28 | General condition of affairs | 336 |
| 138 | do | May 2 | Arrest of Cluseret. Military condition. Dangerous condition of the archbishop of Paris. | 336 |
| 139 | do | May 5 | Military condition. Germans in Paris | 338 |
| 140 | do | May 11 | Military condition. Wrangles in the commune, and demoralization thereof. | 339 |
| 141 | do | May 16 | Destruction of M. Thiers’s house. General condition of affairs. Outrages of the commune. | 341 |
| 142 | do | May 19 | General condition of affairs. Protection of Germans by Mr. Washburne. | 344 |
| 143 | do | May 22 | The Versailles troops enter Paris. Fighting all day. | 345 |
| 144 | do | May 24 | Narration of events taking place in Paris; fighting in the streets; the Tuilleries and other buildings burned; arrests of innocent, persons. | 347 |
| 145 | Mr. Hoffman to Mr. Fish. | May 26 | General condition of affairs | 351 |
| 146 | Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish. | June 15 | Arrival of German chargé d’affaires at Paris. | 352 |
| 147 | do | June 29 | Relative to the imprisonment and death of the archbishop of Paris. | 352 |
| 1870. | ||||
| 148 | Mr. Hoffman to Mr. Fish. | Aug. 18 | Conveying thanks for aid sent from the United States. | 357 |
GERMANY.
Correspondence between the Department of State and the legation of the United States at Berlin.
[Page 11]| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1870 | ||||
| 149 | Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish. | Nov. 29 | The union of Germany complete | 358 |
| 150 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bancroft. | Dec. 6 | Instructions as to a tradesmark convention | 359 |
| 151 | do | Dec. 16 | Acknowledgment of his dispatch of November 29. | 360 |
| 152 | Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish. | Dec. 17 | French efforts to acquire German territory previous to the war. | 361 |
| 153 | do | Dec. 17 | The right of the neutral powers to communicate with their diplomatic agents in Paris during the siege; inclosing correspondence between the diplomatic corps and Count Bismarck, and also other correspondence. | 362 |
| 1871. | ||||
| 154 | do | Jan. 7 | The new empire; its relations with Austria. The Black Sea question. | 365 |
| 155 | do | Jan. 9 | The tradesmark convention | 370 |
| 156 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bancroft. | Jan. 16 | [Telegram.] Detention of dispatch-bags at Paris | 370 |
| 157 | do | Jan. 17 | Inclosing correspondence with Baron Gerolt about exemption of private property from capture at sea. | 371 |
| 158 | Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish. | Jan. 18 | Detention of dispatch-bags at Paris | 371 |
| 159 | do | Jan. 21 | The same subject; inclosing Count Bismarck’s reply. | 372 |
| 160 | do | Feb. 1 | Probable terms of peace. Good feeling between Germany and America. | 373 |
| 161 | do | Feb. 6 | Transmission of the Paris dispatch-bags | 374 |
| 162 | do | Feb. 6 | Exemption of private property from capture at sea. | 375 |
| 163 | do | Feb. 23 | French losses in the war | 376 |
| 164 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bancroft. | Feb. 24 | The neutral’s right of communication with its agents through the belligerent’s lines. | 377 |
| 165 | Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish. | Feb. 10 | Terms of peace | 378 |
| 166 | do | Mar. 22 | Reception of the President’s message in Europe. Liberal character of the Diet. | 379 |
| 167 | do | April 8 | Delivers to the Emperor the President’s letter of congratulation. | 380 |
| 168 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bancroft. | April 17 | Acknowledging his dispatch of March 22 | 380 |
| 169 | Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish. | April 10 | Relations of Germany to the Papacy | 381 |
| 170 | do | April 25 | Constitution of the upper house in the German Parliament. | 382 |
| 171 | do | May 6 | Inclosing copy of the constitution of the empire. | 383 |
| 1871. | ||||
| 172 | Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish. | May 29 | Uncertain when diplomatic relations will be renewed with France. | 394 |
| 173 | do | May 30 | The treaty of Washington | 394 |
| 174 | do | June 5 | Still uncertain when diplomatic relations will be renewed with France. Political condition of Alsace and Lorraine. | 395 |
| 175 | do | June 12 | Preparations for the fête. Extension of diplomatic relations in the east; probable speedy renewal of same with France. | 396 |
| 176 | do | June 20 | Triumphal entry of the army into Berlin. Account of the fêtes. | 397 |
| 177 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bancroft. | July 18 | Instructing him to request the Emperor to act as arbitrator under the treaty of Washington. | 399 |
| 178 | Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish. | July 29 | Bequests the Emperor to act as arbitrator. | 400 |
| 179 | do | Aug. 21 | The Emperor consents to act as arbitrator. | 411 |
Correspondence between the Department of State and the German legation at Washington.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1870. | ||||
| 180 | Mr. Fish to Baron Gerolt. | Nov. 21 | The tight of the United States to communicate with their diplomatic representative at Paris during the siege. | 401 |
| 1871. | ||||
| 181 | Baron Gerolt to Mr. Fish. | Jan. 14 | Transmitting telegram from Count Bismarck revoking declaration as to exemption of private property from capture at sea. | 403 |
| 182 | Mr. Fish to Baron Gerolt. | Jan. 14 | Inquiring whether the revocation affected vessels of the United States. | 403 |
| 183 | Baron Gerolt to Mr. Fish. | Jan. 16 | Answer to Mr. Fish’s note of January 14 | 404 |
| 184 | Mr. Fish to Baron Gerolt. | Jan. 19 | Inquires again, Baron Gerolt having misapprehended the purport of his note. | 405 |
| 185 | Baron Gerolt to Mr. Fish. | Jan. 20 | Refers to Berlin for information | 406 |
| 186 | do | Feb. 9 | Incloses telegram from Count Bismarck on the same subject. | 407 |
| 187 | do | Feb. 16 | Incloses a correspondence between the diplomatic corps and Count Bismarck on permission to foreigners to leave Paris. | 407 |
| 188 | Count Bismarck to Baron Gerolt. | Feb. 28 | [Delivered by Baron Gerolt to Mr. Fish personally.] In acknowledgment of the receipt of the President’s congratulations. | 410 |
| 189 | Baron Gerolt to Mr. Fish. | Mar. 1 | Inclosing a note from Count Bismarck on the effect of the revocation of the declaration as to exemption of private property from capture. | 411 |
| 190 | Mr. Fish to Baron Gerolt. | Mar. 9 | Acknowledging the preceding note | 412 |
| 191 | Baron Gerolt to Mr. Fish. | June 23 | Announcing his departure | 412 |
| 192 | Mr. Fish to Baron Gerolt. | June 26 | Expressing the regret of the President and of Mr. Fish at the baron’s departure. | 413 |
| 193 | Baron Gerolt to Mr. Fish. | June 26 | Transmitting a communication from Count Bismarck on certain conduct of the French navy toward a German corvette. | 413 |
GREAT BRITAIN.
1. Correspondence between the Department of State and the United States Legation at London.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1870. | ||||
| 194 | Mr. Moran to Mr. Fish. | Dec. 7 | Enters on the discharge of his duties as charge d’affaires. | 415 |
| 195 | do | Dec. 8 | The Russian question | 415 |
| 196 | do | Dec. 30 | Foreign enlistment act of 1870. Case of the international. | 417 |
| 1871. | ||||
| 197 | do | Jan. 5 | Appointment of General Schenck well received in England. | 418 |
| 198 | do | Jan. 15 | [Telegram.] Departure of Fenians | 420 |
| 199 | do | Jan. 19 | Transmits a note to Mr. Jules Favre from Lord Granville, inviting him to the London conference. | 420 |
| 200 | do | Jan. 19 | Proceedings in the case of the international. | 423 |
| 201 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Moran. | Jan. 21 | [Telegram.] Direction to tell Mr. Washburne that Shenandoah is at his disposal at Havre. | 430 |
| 202 | Mr. Moran to Mr. Fish. | Jan. 26 | Has complied with, instructions regarding Shenandoah. | 431 |
| 203 | Mr. Fish to General Schenck. | Feb. 3 | Detains him in Washington to act on the Joint High Commission. | 432 |
| 204 | Mr. Moran to Mr. Fish. | Feb. 4 | Concerning French affairs. Inclosing text of convention for the German occupation of the forts of Paris. | 433 |
| 205 | do | March 8 | Transmitting British Blue Book on the departure of Lord Lyons from Paris. | 436 |
| 206 | Mr. Fish to General Schenck. | May 25 | Transmitting copy of the ratification of the treaty for exchange. | 446 |
| 207 | Mr. Moran to Mr. Fish. | June 5 | Reports arrival of General Schenck | 447 |
| 209 | General Schenck to Mr. Fish. | June 22 | Exchange of ratifications of the treaty of Washington. | 448 |
| 210 | Mr. Fish to General Schenck. | June 20 | Consular convention; authority to consuls to administer oaths. | 449 |
| 211 | General Schenck to Mr. Fish. | June 29 | Successes in Corea | 449 |
| 212 | Mr. Fish to General Schenck. | July 18 | Joint notes under the treaty of Washington. | 450 |
| 213 | General Schenck to Mr. Fish. | Aug. 8 | Debate on the treaty in the House of Commons. | 452 |
| 214 | do | Aug. 9 | Same subject | 471 |
| 215 | Mr. Fish to General Schenck. | Aug. 11 | Joint notes under the treaty of Washington. | 479 |
| 216 | Mr. Moran to Mr. Fish. | Aug. 17 | Appointment of arbitrator | 480 |
| 217 | do | Aug. 17 | Appointments for the claims commission at Washington. | 481 |
| 218 | do | Sept. 14 | Appointments under the treaty | 483 |
2. Correspondence with the British legation at Washington.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1871. | ||||
| 219 | Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. | April 29 | A part of the wagon-road between Fort Garry and the Lake of the Woods, said to be in United States territory. | 485 |
| 220 | Sir Edw’d Thornton to Mr. Fish. | May 1 | Acknowledging the foregoing | 485 |
| 221 | Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. | May 8 | Proposing an arrangement for the fisheries for the coming season. | 485 |
| 222 | Sir Edw’d Thornton to Mr. Fish. | May 9 | An acknowledgment of the foregoing | 486 |
| 223 | do | May 24 | Asking this Government to name an arbitrator to decide the disputed boundary between Liberia and the British possessions. Inclosing a copy of instructions from Lord Granville, dated October 31, 1870. | 487 |
| 224 | Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. | June 24 | Urging an arrangement about the fisheries during the present season. | 489 |
| 225 | Sir Edw’d Thornton to Mr. Fish. | June 26 | Answer to the foregoing | 490 |
| 226 | Sir Edw’d Thornton to Mr. Davis. | July 11 | The alleged encroachments of the Canadian wagon-road on the territory of the United States. | 490 |
| 227 | Mr. Davis to Sir Edward Thornton. | July 14 | Answer to the foregoing | 492 |
| 228 | Mr. Pakenham to Mr. Davis. | July 26 | Fishing laws not to be enforced this season in Prince Edward’s Island. | 492 |
| 229 | Mr. Pakenham to Mr. Fish. | July 27 | Appointment of Mr. Russell Gurney | 492 |
| 230 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Pakenham. | Aug. 9 | Enforcement of fishing laws in Newfoundland. | 493 |
| 231 | Mr. Pakenham to Mr. Davis. | Aug. 15 | Appointment of British arbitrator | 493 |
| 232. | Mr. Davis to Mr. Pakenham. | Aug. 19 | Acknowledges foregoing, and informs him of the American appointments. | 494 |
| 233 | Mr. Pakenham to Mr. Davis. | Sept. 18 | American fishermen will be allowed to take seals within territorial jurisdiction of Newfoundland, on condition of admission into United States, free of duty, of produce of Newfoundland seal fisheries. | 494 |
| 234 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Pakenham. | Sept. 23 | Acknowledges above. Promises consideration. The proposal is one requiring congressional approval. | 494 |
3. The Treaty of Washington.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 235 | Protocols of conferences between the high commissioners on the part of the United States of America, and the high commissioners on the part of Great Britain. | 495 | ||
| 236 | Treaty between the United States and Great Britain concluded May 8, 1871. | 516 |
4. Payment to Great Britain under the treaty of July 1, 1863.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1871. | ||||
| 237 | The President to the governor of New York. | Nov. 29 | Recommends legislation extending to British subjects the use of certain canals within the State, on terms of equality with citizens of the United States, in accordance with the treaty of May 8, 1871. | 531 |
| 238 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Akerman. | Aug. 1 | Inclosing a memorandum from Sir Edward Thornton, in regard to the deduction of taxes due Pierce County, Washington Territory; also a letter from Messrs. Garfield and Poland to the Secretary of State, transmitting a statement of the taxes claimed to be due. Mr. Fish asks the opinion of the Attorney General. | 532 |
| 239 | Mr. Akerman to Mr. Fish. | Aug. 7 | Gives an opinion that the taxes referred to should not be withheld. | 538 |
| 240 | Mr. Hartley to Mr. Fish. | Sept. 2 | Inclosing a letter from the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, and saying there is no unpaid tax due the United States assessed against the property of the Puget’s Sound Agricultural Company. | 539 |
GREECE.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1871. | ||||
| 241 | Mr. Tuckerman to Mr. Fish. | Jan. 14 | Review of the political events of the year. | 540 |
GUATEMALA.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1871. | ||||
| 242 | Mr. Hudson to Mr. Fish. | July 31 | Has extended the protection of the legation to foreigners. | 542 |
| 243 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Hudson. | Sept. 6 | Such protection should be limited to good offices. | 542 |
| 244 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Hudson. | Oct. 9 | Afore extended instructions on the same subject. | 543 |
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1870. | ||||
| 245 | Mr. Pierce to Mr. Fish. | Dec. 27 1871. | The loss of the Saginaw | 543 |
| 246 | do | Jan. 18 | Same subject. The rescue of the survivors | 549 |
| 247 | do | Jan. 23 | Urging the establishment of a monthly line of mail-steamers between San Francisco and Australia. | 551 |
| 248 | do | Mar. 29 | Has conveyed the thanks of the United States to the Hawaiian government for the aid rendered to the officers and crew of the Saginaw. | 565 |
HAYTI.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1871. | ||||
| 249 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bassett. | Feb. 9 | Interference of Hayti with the republic of Santo Domingo. The United States look with disfavor upon it. | 566 |
| 250 | do | May 27 | A change in the ministry in Hayti | 567 |
| 251 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bassett. | June 24 | The interference of Hayti with the affairs of Santo Domingo still continues. | 568 |
| 252 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Bassett. | Sept. 11 | Same subject. Mr. Bassett instructed to keep vigilant watch. | 568 |
| 253 | Mr. Bassett to Mr. Fish. | Oct. 3 | Same subject. Incloses the correspondence between Mr. Bassett and the Haytian government on the subject. | 569 |
HONDURAS.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1871. | ||||
| 254 | Mr. Baxter to Mr. Fish. | Feb. 7 | Probable war between San Salvador and Honduras, and causes thereof. | 572 |
| 255 | do | Feb. 13 | Same subject. The United States guarantee of the neutrality of the Honduras railroad. Inclosing correspondence. | 574 |
| 256 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Baxter. | Mar. 20 | The true construction of the guarantee | 577 |
| 257 | Mr. Baxter to Mr. Fish. | April 1 | The progress of the war. Correspondence as to the treaty of guarantee. | 577 |
| 258 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Baxter. | May 12 | Instructions as to the obligation of the United States to maintain the neutrality of the railroad. | 581 |
JAPAN.
[Page 16]| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1871. | ||||
| 259 | Mr. De Long to Mr. Fish. | Jan. 20 | Assassination of British subjects at Yedo. Joint diplomatic representation relating thereto. | 582 |
| 260 | Mr. Fish to Mr. De Long. | Jan. 21 | Not desirable to urge private claims without previous reference to the Department. | 584 |
| 261 | Mr. De Long to Mr. Fish. | Feb. 16 | Japanese reply to joint representation regarding the assassination of British subjects. | 585 |
| 262 | do | Mar. 8 | Correspondence relating to regulations for preventing use of fire-arms, &c. | 586 |
| 263 | do | Mar. 14 | The Japanese calendar. Christianity in Japan; transmits a memoir relating thereto. | 589 |
| 264 | do | June 17 | Suggesting amendments of laws regulating judicial proceedings. | 590 |
| 266 | do | July 2 | Reciprocal notices that a revision of the treaties will be claimed in 1872. | 595 |
| 267 | do | July 15 | Japanese government ask the United States to procure a competent legal adviser for them. | 595 |
| 268 | do | Sept. 4 | Political changes in Japan. Centralization. Abolition of feudality. The daimios. | 597 |
| 1871. | ||||
| 269 | Mr. De Long to Mr. Fish. | Sept. 4 | Arrival of General Capron and assistants. Restrictions as to recommendation by United States diplomatic and consular agents of citizens of United States for positions under governments to which they are accredited. | 604 |
| 270 | Mr. Davis to Mr. De Long. | Oct. 17 | Acknowledging above. Proceedings approved. Subject will be brought to attention of Congress. | 605 |
| 271 | Mr. De Long to Mr. Fish. | Oct. 8 | Necessity of reforms in legislation affecting legation. | 606 |
MEXICO.
[Page 17]| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1870. | ||||
| 272 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Nelson. | Nov. 16, | Responsibility of Mexico for the robberies at Guayamas. | 607 |
| 273 | do | Dec. 12 | Instructs him to ask co-operation of Mexican government to prevent depredations by Indians on the Rio Grande. | 607 |
| 274 | Mr Nelson to Mr. Fish. | Dec. 22 1871 | Transmitting correspondence relating to the free zone. | 608 |
| 275 | do | Jan. 10, | Mexico is disposed to co-operate with the United States to prevent the depredations of Indians. Inclosing correspondence. Suggestions as to the removal of Indians. | 610 |
| 276 | do | Jan. 23 | Commencement of Tehuantepec Railway | 612 |
| 277 | do | Jan. 23 | Inclosing correspondence relating to the steamer Forward. | 613 |
| 278 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Nelson. | Feb. 7 | The assent of the Mexican Congress necessary to the entrance of United States troops into the Republic to act against Indians. | 618 |
| 279 | Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish. | Feb. 10 | Excesses in consequence of German celebration of the capture of Paris. | 619 |
| 280 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Nelson. | Feb. 25 | As to complaints made by the Lower California Company. | 624 |
| 281 | Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish. | Feb. 27 | In regard to an anonymous proclamation at Tehuantepec. | 627 |
| 282 | do | Feb. 27 | Inclosing a copy of a note to the Mexican government, asking for the surrender of certain fugitives from justice, who were Mexicans. | 628 |
| 283 | do | Mar. 23 | The Mexican government declines to surrender the fugitives from justice. | 629 |
| 284 | do | Mar. 29 | Mexican report of the survey of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. | 630 |
| 285 | do | Mar. 29 | Lawless state of things on the Isthmus | 631 |
| 286 | do | April 12 | The railroad between Mexico and Vera Cruz. | 631 |
| 287 | do | April 29 | The Mexican government decline to permit troops of the United States to pass through Mexican Territory in pursuit of Indians. | 634 |
| 288 | do | April 29 May 22 | The spread of Protestantism | 637 |
| 289 | do | Foreign citizenship in Mexico. Project of a proposed law relating thereto. | 639 | |
| 290 | do | June 2 | Inclosing report of commercial agent at Piedras Negras on Indian depredations. | 643 |
| 291 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Nelson. | June 26 | Indian depredations | 644 |
| 1871. | ||||
| 292 | Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish. | July 20 | Alleged illegal collection of light-house dues on the Pacific coast of Mexico. Correspondence relating thereto. | 645 |
| 293 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Nelson. | Aug. 7 | Instructing him to obtain assent to the removal of Indians, if possible. | 647 |
| 294 | Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish. | Aug. 10 | Transmitting Mexican circular relating to foreign citizenship in Mexico. | 650 |
| 295 | do | Aug. 24 | The relation between the Mexican government and the Lower California Colonization Company. | 652 |
| 296 | do | Aug. 30 | Receipt of instructions as to removal of Indians; interview with Mr. Mariscal; favorable action probable. Correspondence enclosed. | 655 |
| 297 | Mr Davis to Mr. Nelson. | Sept. 6 | Instructions as to the stealing of cattle from Texas by Mexicans with the connivance of the Mexican military authorities. | 657 |
| 298 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Nelson. | Sept. 16 | Approving his course | 660 |
| 299 | Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish. | Sept. 26 | Closing of the port of Magdalena Bay | 660 |
| 300 | do | Sept. 29 | Cattle-stealing on the frontier. Inclosing correspondence relating thereto. | 661 |
NICARAGUA.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1871. | ||||
| 301 | Mr. Riotte to Mr. Hunter. | Mar. 8 | Political change in the government. Mr. Riotte’s views thereon. | 666 |
| 302 | Mr. Riotte to Mr. Fish. | May 22 | Political; inclosing a note relating to an interoceanic canal. | 670 |
| 303 | do | June 15 | Inclosing a correspondence and report concerning the route for an interoceanic canal. | 672 |
| 304 | do | July 3 | Regarding the participation of the government in the celebration of the 4th of July. | 678 |
| 305 | do | Aug. 16 | Political. Proposed union of the states of Central America. | 680 |
| 306 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Riotte. | Oct. 7 | This Government would be pleased to see a reunion of the Central American States. | 683 |
| 307 | do | Oct. 7 | Concerning a claims commission. The United States cannot refer claims growing out of the bombardment of Grey-town. | 683 |
SAN SALVADOR.
[Page 18]| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1871. | ||||
| 308 | Mr. Torbert to Mr. Fish. | Feb. 20 | The United States guarantee of the neutrality of the Honduras Railroad. | 684 |
| 309 | do | Feb. 23 | Same subject | 685 |
| 310 | do | Mar. 6 | Same subject—the neutrality invaded; inclosing correspondence relating thereto. | 686 |
| 311 | do | Mar. 7 | Same subject | 689 |
| 312 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Torbert. | Mar. 20 | Same subject. The guarantee does not take effect before completion of the road. | 691 |
| 1871. | ||||
| 313 | Mr. Torbert to Mr. Fish. | April 7 | Same subject; inclosing correspondence relating thereto. | 691 |
| 314 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Torbert. | April 10 | Same subject | 692 |
| 315 | Mr. Torbert to Mr. Fish. | April 21 | Relative to an asylum granted to Señor Dueñas. | 693 |
| 316 | do | May 4 | Concerning the United States guarantee of the neutrality of the Honduras Railroad. | 694 |
| 317 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Torbert. | May 18 | Instructions as to the asylum granted to Señor Dueñar, inclosing copy of instructions to Minister Bassett in a similar case. | 695 |
| 318 | do | June 2 | The course of the government of Honduras as to the alleged guarantee by the United States is ridiculous. | 696 |
SPAIN.
Correspondence between the Department of State and the legation, of the United States at Madrid.
[Page 19] [Page 20]| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1870. | ||||
| 319 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles. | June 24 | Instructing him to urge the settlement of claims for injuries received from Spanish authorities in Cuba. | 697 |
| 320 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. | July 26 | Inclosing his note to the minister for foreign affairs on that subject. | 701 |
| 321 | do | Aug. 3 | An interview with the minister on the same subject. | 705 |
| 322 | do | Aug. 12 | Another interview. An early reply promised. | 706 |
| 323 | do | Sept. 30 | [Telegram.] Transmitting the Spanish proposals on the same subject. | 707 |
| 324 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles. | Oct. 3 | [Telegram.] Asking for repetition of telegram of September 30. | 707 |
| 325 | do | Oct 10 | [Telegram.] Spanish proposals inadmissible. | 707 |
| 326 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. | Oct. 14 | Transmitting Mr. Sagasta’s reply to his note of July 26; also of his rejoinder. | 708 |
| 327 | do | Nov. 12 | An interview with Mr. Sagasta on the same subject. | 729 |
| 328 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles. | Nov. 18 | Approving his course. Further instructions urging a decision. | 730 |
| 329 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. | Nov. 19 | The election of the Duke of Aosta as king | 731 |
| 330 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Motley. | Nov. 17 | Instructing him to telegraph General Sickles to insist firmly and vigorously on the American plan of adjustment. | 732 |
| 331 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. | Nov. 24 | Reporting compliance with the instructions received through Motley. | 732 |
| 332 | do | Nov. 25 | Reporting an interview with Mr. Sagasta on the subject. An early answer promised. | 732 |
| 333 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles. | Nov. 25 | Instructing kim to call attention to the military decree of confiscation and condemnation to death in Cuba. | 733 |
| 334 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. | Dec. 3 | Progress of negotiations | 735 |
| 335 | do | Dec. 8 | An interview with the minister of state. Progress of negotiations. | 735 |
| 1870. | ||||
| 336 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. | Dec. 10 | Transmitting comments of the press on the part of the President’s message relating to the reclamations against Spain. | 737 |
| 337 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles. | Dec. 12 | Inclosing full powers to conclude a convention. General instructions concerning the same. | 740 |
| 338 | do | Dec. 13 | Two commissions are not necessary | 741 |
| 339 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. | Dec. 16 | Progress of negotiations | 741 |
| 340 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles. | Dec. 16 | Hopes that an arrangement will soon he made. | 741 |
| 341 | do | Dec. 16 | Recognition of the Duke of Aosta as king | 743 |
| 342 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. | Dec. 19 | [Telegram.] Substance of the Spanish reply. | |
| 343 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles. | Dec. 20 | A telegram, sent through Motley, directing him to act as if his powers were received. | 743 |
| 344 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. | Dec. 20 | Transmitting the text of the Spanish reply to his note of October 14. | 743 |
| 345 | do | Dec. 22 | Transmitting copy of note to Mr. Sagasta on the failure to emancipate slaves. | 745 |
| 346 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles. | Dec. 23 | [Telegram.] The Spanish bases entirely inadmissible. | 748 |
| 347 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. | Dec. 23 | An interview with Mr. Sagasta on the subject of the reclamations. | 748 |
| 348 | do | Dec. 27 | [Telegram.] Suggesting a modified proposal to the Spanish government. | 750 |
| 349 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles. | Dec. 27 | Will await dispatch before answering telegram. | 750 |
| 350 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. | Dec. 28 | Assassination of General Prim | 750 |
| 351 | do | Dec. 31 | Death of General Prim | 751 |
| 1871. | ||||
| 352 | do | Jan. 5 | Arrival of the Duke of Aosta at Madrid | 752 |
| 353 | do | Jan. 10 | Transmitting a copy of his reply to Mr. Sagasta’s note regarding the reclamations. | 754 |
| 354 | do | Jan. 13 | The reply of Mr. Martos to General Sickles’s note of condolence on the death of General Prim. | 757 |
| 355 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Moran. | Jan. 18 | Telegraph Sickles that the President wishes to know the probabilities of concluding claims convention. | 758 |
| 356 | Mr. Moran to Mr. Fish. | Jan. 19 | Reporting his proceedings under those instructions. | 758 |
| 357 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles. | Jan. 17 | Acknowledging receipt of various telegrams. Awaits written dispatches before replying. | 758 |
| 358 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. | Jan. 19 | Transmitting Spanish note explaining delay in enforcing the decree of emancipation. | 759 |
| 359 | do | Jan. 23 | An interview with the minister on the subject of reclamations. An early reply promised. | 760 |
| 360 | do | Jan. 26 | Interview with Mr. Martos. Progress of the negotiations. | 761 |
| 361 | do | Jan. 27 | Another interview with Mr. Martos. Spanish proposals. | 762 |
| 362 | do | Jan. 31 | Stating that he had, on the previous day, transmitted, by telegraph, the Spanish proposals. Text of that telegram. | 763 |
| 1871. | ||||
| 363 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles. | Jan. 31 | The Spanish proposals transmitted on the 26th instant accepted as understood in Washington. | 764 |
| 364 | do | Feb. 1 | [Telegram.] The first point in the proposals of January 30 inadmissible. Objections as to the other points. | 764 |
| 365 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. | Feb. 3 | Inclosing the text of Mr. Martos’s reply to his note of January 8. | 765 |
| 366 | do | Feb. 4 | Progress of negotiations. Further proposals from Spain. | 768 |
| 367 | do | Feb. 9 | Transmitting a copy of his draguht of the basis of settlement, as submitted to the minister of state. | 768 |
| 368 | do | Feb. 10 | An interview with the minister. He will propose slight modifications in General Sickles’s basis. | 776 |
| 369 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles. | Feb. 10 | Expressing a high appreciation of his course. | 770 |
| 370 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. | Feb. 12 | Transmitting the amendments proposed by the Spanish government to the basis for a settlement proposed by General Sickles. They are accepted by General Sickles. | 771 |
| 371 | do | Feb. 12 | Transmitting the agreement for arbitration and correspondence relating thereto. | 772 |
| 372 | do | Feb. 13 | Favorable action of Spanish government upon representations with reference to oppressive regulations enforced against foreign vessels in Cuban ports. | 774 |
| 373 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles. | May 4 | Transmitting a copy of the protocol of conferences and the armistice between Spain and the allied South American republics. | 775 |
| 374 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. | May 30 | Cost of carrying on the contest in Cuba | 777 |
| 375 | do | June 17 | Acknowledging the receipt of the protocol of conferences and armistice, and conveying thanks of the Spanish government for the great service rendered. | 777 |
| 376 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles. | June 20 | The new Spanish prize law | 778 |
Correspondence between the Department of State and the Spanish legation at Washington.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1870. | ||||
| 377 | Mr. Lopez Roberts to Mr. Fish. | Dec. 17 | Transmitting a correspondence between the Spanish consul-general and the United States district attorney at New York, regarding the Hornet, and complaining of the release of that vessel. | 778 |
| 378 | do | Dec. 17 | Complaining of the leniency of the United States toward the George B. Upton, the Perit, the Catharine Whiting, the H. M. Cool, the Jonathan Chase, and the Hornet, and toward several persons named. | 782 |
| 379 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Lopez Roberts. | Dec. 28 | In reply to the above notes justifying the course of the United States toward the Hornet and the other vessels. | 785 |
| 380 | Mr. Lopez Roberts to Mr. Fish. | May 5 | The appointment of commissioners and counsel under the agreement made by General Sickles and Mr. Martos. | 791 |
Consular Correspondence.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1871. | ||||
| 381 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Davis. | Oct. 13 | Continued state of insurrection in Cuba | 792 |
SWEDEN AND NORWAY.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1871. | ||||
| 382 | Mr. Andrews to Mr. Fish. | Mar. 3 | Report of Count Lewenhaupt on the subject of emigration to the United States. | 793 |
| 332 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Andrews. | Mar. 13 | Mr. Fish’s comments upon that report. Representation to be made to minister for foreign affairs. | 802 |
| 383 | Mr. Andrews to Mr. Fish. | Mar. 18 | Count Lewenhaupt’s report | 803 |
| 384 | do | Mar. 20 | Emigration to the United States | 803 |
| 385 | do | June 10 | Finances of Sweden | 806 |
| 386 | do | July 24 | Emigration to the United States | 818 |
| 387 | do | Nov. 16 | Incloses copies of constitutions of Sweden and Norway. | 821 |
SWITZERLAND.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1871. | ||||
| 388 | Mr. Rublee to Mr. Fish. | Feb. 1 | Surrender of the French Army of the East. The war. | 870 |
| 389 | do | May 25 | Transmitting the answer of the Swiss government to the circular regarding an international gold coinage. | 872 |
| 390 | do | May 31 | The Swiss government has determined not to surrender political prisoners to France. | 876 |
| 391 | do | July 5 | Protection of Swiss citizens by diplomatic and consular officers of the United States. | 878 |
| 392 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Rublee. | July 13 | Instructs him to ask the President of the Swiss Republic to appoint an arbitrator to act at Geneva. | 878 |
| 393 | Mr. Rublee to Mr. Fish. | July 3 | Proposed revision of the constitution of the Confederation. | 879 |
| 394 | do | July 24 | Miscellaneous; adjournment of Diet; arming of Switzerland; duties and rights of neutrals. | 882 |
| 395 | do | Aug. 3 | The President of the Confederation will name an arbitrator. | 883 |
| 396 | do | Aug. 10 | France repays to Switzerland expenses incurred during war; extradition of a member of the commune. | 884 |
| 397 | do | Aug. 12 | Transmitting official notice that the President will name an arbitrator. | 885 |
| 398 | do | Aug. 16 | Mr. Jacob Stämpfli named as arbitrator by the President. | 886 |
TURKEY.
[Page 22]| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1870. | ||||
| 399 | Mr. McVeagh to Mr. Fish. | Dec. 6 | The Pontus question. Probabilities of peace. | 887 |
| 400 | Mr. Fish to Mr. McVeagh. | Dec. 13 | Case of Orlich. General principles of protection to naturalized citizens. | 887 |
| 1871. | ||||
| 401 | Mr. McVeagh to Mr. Fish. | Dec. 31 | The Pontus question. The London conference. General uneasiness. | 888 |
| 402 | Mr. Fish to Mr. McVeagh. | Jan. 5 | The restriction upon the passage of the Straits. | 890 |
| 403 | Mr. McVeagh to Mr. Fish. | Jan. 19 | His instructions to consuls as to interfering in behalf of Turkish subjects. | 890 |
| 404 | do | Jan. 24 | Treaties regulating the navigation of the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles. Restrictions upon the same. | 892 |
| 405 | do | Feb. 16 | Affairs in Roumania | 896 |
| 406 | do | Mar. 27 | Closing the Straits to the passage of vessels of war. | 897 |
| 407 | Mr. Fish to Mr. McVeagh. | April 18 | American protections to be limited to persons having a right thereto. | 900 |
| 408 | Mr. McVeagh to Mr. Fish. | April 25 | Christians in the Turkish empire; their relations to the government, to each other, and to the embassies. | 901 |
| 409 | Mr. Fish to Mr. McVeagh. | May 5 | The closing of the Straits not recognized as a right by the United States. | 902 |
| 410 | Mr. McVeagh to Mr. Fish. | May 8 | Brigandage in Greece | 903 |
| 411 | do | May 15 | Relations of the empire with its provinces. | 904 |
| 412 | do | May 26 | The internal condition of the empire | 906 |
VENEZUELA.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1871. | ||||
| 413 | Mr. Pile to Mr. Fish. | Oct. 5 | Seizure of the vessels of the Venezuelan Steam Navigation Company. | 909 |