List of papers, with their contents.
proclamations, etc.
| No. | Date. | Subject. | Page. | |
| 1 | Proclamation | 1871. Dec. 19 | Mutual abolition of discriminating duties between the United States and Spain, excepting the islands, of Cuba and Porto Rico. | 1 |
| 2 | do | 1872. May 11 | Consular jurisdiction over crews of vessels of the United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway in the waters and ports of the United States. | 1 |
| 3 | do | Sept. 4 | Mutual abolition of discriminating duties between the United States and Japan. | 2 |
| 4 | do | Oct. 30 | Announcing that the suspension of the collection of discriminating duties upon importations in French vessels from countries other than France, as provided for in proclamations of 12th June and 20th November, 1869, shall cease and determine from this date, and all the provisions of the acts imposing discriminating foreign tonnage and import duties in the United States are hereby revived. | 3 |
| Circular | 1871. Oct. 14 | Inclosing copy of Executive Order, prescribing fee of $5, in addition to fees heretofore authorized, for issuance of passports by diplomatic and consular officers of the United States. | 4 | |
| 6 | do | Dec. 15 | Diplomatic and consular officers are directed to simply use their good offices in behalf of any Swiss who might request them, in the absence of similar representatives of their country. | 5 |
| 7 | do | 1872. Jan. 10 | Passports should be obtained from the Department of State. Passports granted by State, municipal, or local officers afford no protection. | 5 |
| 8 | do | Jan. 30 | Length of time for which passports are good | 6 |
| 9 | do | Feb. 16 | The age at which males and females attain their majority in the several States and Territories of the United States. | 6 |
| 10 | do | April 15 | How and where foreigners may obtain testimony from persons residing in the United States, to be used in the courts of foreign countries. Also, copies of acts of Congress bearing upon the subject. | 8 |
| 11 | do | May 25 | Steps necessary to be taken by French citizens who were born in the territories ceded to the German Empire, in order to preserve their nationality. | 11 |
| 12 | do | July 1 | Regulations of Treasury Department relative to invoices. | 13 |
| 13 | do | July 15 | Appointment of shipping commissioners for the farther protection of seamen. | | 13 |
| 14 | Circular | Aug. 5 | No fee to be charged hereafter for witnessing executions and taking, acknowledgments of assignments of United States registered bonds, or of powers of attorney to assign such bonds or to collect interest thereon. | 27 |
argentine republic.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 15 | Mr. Kirk to Mr. Fish. | 1871. May 12 | Ravages of the yellow fever in Buenos Ayres. | 28 |
| 16 | do | Aug. 14 | Announcing the appointment of Mr. Borges as minister of Brazil to the United States. | 29 |
| 17 | Mr. Clapp to Mr. Hunter | 1872. Feb. 13 | Relative to the disputed boundary-line between the Argentine Republic, Brazil, and Paraguay. Brazil and Paraguay enter into treaty to constitute the River Apa the boundary-line between the two countries; Brazil remitting all financial claims on account of the war. Excitement in Buenos Ayres on the subject. Issuance of a decree by President Sarmiento constituting the whole of the Grand Chaco an Argentine province. Rebellion in Corrientes. | 29 |
| 18 | do | Mar. 20 | Inclosing translation of correspondence between minister of foreign affairs of Argentine Republic and British legation on the subject of outrages committed on British subjects residing in that Republic. The massacre of foreigners at Tandil. | 30 |
| 19 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Clapp | Apr. 19 | Relative to extinguishment of Paraguay as an independent government by the allies. The best interest of the United States depends upon Paraguay’s maintaining her independence and territory. | 35 |
| 20 | Mr. Clapp to Mr. Hunter. | June 4 | Information communicated in former dispatch that Brazil releases Paraguay from all financial claims on account of the late war proves incorrect. On the contrary, Brazil has secured by the terms of the treaty an acknowledgment of indemnity due for her expenses incurred in that war. | 35 |
| 21 | do | June 12 | Relative to the apprehended designs of Brazil and the Argentine Republic to appropriate portions of the territory of Paraguay. Incloses an appendix to annual report of the Argentine minister of foreign affairs, containing recent correspondence with Brazil upon the Paraguayan question. Ex-President Mitre has been sent on a special mission to Brazil. Alleged object of Brazil in sustaining the claim of Paraguay to the Chaco is to prevent the construction of a railroad from Bolivia to the banks of the Paraguay, which would destroy the monopoly which Brazil enjoys of the tropical productions of the valley of the La Plata. | 35 |
| 22 | Mr. Clapp to Mr. Hunter | Aug. 10 | Celebration on the completion of the telegraph between the Argentine Republic and Chili. Incloses extracts from the Standard relative to the celebration. Generous acknowledgment of the indebtedness of both countries to a citizen of the United States for establishing telegraph, railroad, and steamship communications between those countries. | 40 |
| 23 | do | Aug. 12 | Excitement caused by anticipated trouble between the Argentine Republic and Brazil has, in a great measure, subsided. General sentiment prevails that Brazil does not desire war. | 43 |
| 24 | do | Sept. 12 | No perceptible change in the condition of affairs respecting the difficulty between the Argentine Republic and Brazil. A portion of the Grand Chaco is claimed by Bolivia. An envoy has arrived from Bolivia to settle the question. | 43 |
austria.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 25 | Mr. Jay to Mr. Fish. | 1871. Dec. 29 | Opening of the Reiehsrath by the Emperor in person; favorable reception of his speech, copy of which is inclosed. | 44 |
| 26 | do | 1872. Jan. 13 | Relative to the Grand Exposition at Vienna in 1873; copy of correspondence with the minister for foreign affairs on the subject. | 46 |
| 27 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Jay. | Feb. 5 | Same subject | 47 |
| 28 | Mr. Jay to Mr. Fish. | Feb. 29 | Same subject; informed Mr. Von Hofmann, in the absence of Count Andrassy, that the patent law of Austria did not afford sufficient protection to inventors from a distance; inclosed copy of an article taken from the Scientific American upon the subject, to Count Andrassy; copy of same hereto appended. | 48 |
| 29 | do | Mar. 7 | Same subject. | 49 |
| 30 | do | Mar. 22 | Same subject. | 50 |
| 31 | do | Mar. 26 | Same subject. | 52 |
| 32 | do | Apr 8 | Refers to the Centennial celebration at Philadelphia in 1876, and suggests a generous appropriation, by Congress to enable American manufacturers to be fairly represented at Vienna, as being the surest method of insuring reciprocal courtesy on the part of the governments of Europe. | 53 |
| 33 | do | Apr. 19 | Closing of the Hungarian Diet by the King in person. | 53 |
| 34 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Jay. | May 1 | Informing him that the subject of the World’s Exposition had been presented to Congress. | 54 |
| 35 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Jay | July 10 | Inclosing copy of act of Congress relating to Vienna Exposition of 1873; Thomas B. Van Buren appointed to represent the United States. | 55 |
| 36 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Jay. | July 22 | Expressive of sympathy for the inhumanly persecuted Hebrews in the principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia. | 55 |
| 37 | Mr. Jay to Mr. Hale. | July 26 | A larger space reserved for Americans in the Vienna Exposition than was allotted to them in the Paris Exposition; copy of fourth of General Directions for foreign exhibitors inclosed; Austrian government desires a perfect representation of the system of common-school education adopted in the United States. | 55 |
| 38 | do | July 30 | Transmits a note received from Baron Schwarz, with a memorandum of the action of such governments as have already sent special commissioners to Vienna. | 57 |
| 39 | Mr. Jay to Mr. Fish | Aug. 21 | Incloses a translation of a law or order in council recently promulgated by Austrian government, for the temporary protection of the rights of exhibitors at the Universal Exposition from the infringement of their inventions. | 58 |
| 40 | do | Aug. 27 | Transmits official list of foreign commissioners to the Vienna Exposition; the Austrian government relies confidently upon the assistance of the United States in the educational branch of the Exposition. | 61 |
| 41 | do | Aug. 31 | Condition of the Israelites in Roumania. | 62 |
bolivia.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 42 | Mr. Markbreit to Mr. Fish | 1872. Jan. 31 | Concerning the boundary-line between Bolivia and Chili. Fears are entertained that troubles may arise, owing to the recent development of several rich mines located between the three parallels of latitude which constitute the boundary-line, and which, by the terms of the treaty, are jointly owned by Bolivia and Chili. | 64 |
| 43 | Do | Apr. 5 | The Argentine government has assumed jurisdiction over the entire territory of “El Gran Chaco; “alleged violation of Bolivian territory by the Argentine government; troops called out for service on the frontier. | 65 |
brazil.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 44 | Mr. Partridge to Mr. Fish. | 1871. Sept. 9 | The emancipation bill passed the house of deputies and now under discussion in the senate with a prospect of its passage; suggests that the United States Government induce that of Brazil to lower the duties on products of the United States imported into that country. | 66 |
| 45 | do | Sept. 23 | Appointment of Baron de Itajuba as a member of the Tribunal of Arbitration at Geneva. | 66 |
| 46 | Mr. Partridge to Mr. Fish | Sept. 28 | Same subject; a brief sketch of Baron de Itajuba’s life. | 67 |
| 47 | do | Sept. 29 | Passage of emancipation bill by the chamber of deputies and senate, and now a law of the empire; translation of the law of Brazil freeing the children of slave mothers born after its passage. | 68 |
| 48 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Partridge. | Oct, 21 | Gratification of the President with the appointment of Baron deltajuba as a member of the Tribunal of Arbitration. | 72 |
| 49 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Partridge. | Oct. 26 | Concerning the diminution of duties on certain principal articles of exports from the United States into Brazil. | 73 |
| 50 | Mr. Partridge to Mr. Fish. | Nov. 1 | Incloses a translation of note of imperial government to the Italian legation, also of memorandum accompanying said note, with regard to the claim of Chapperon, late Italian consul in Paraguay, for the sacking of his houses at Asuncion and Luque, by Brazilian troops. | 73 |
| 51 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Partridge. | Nov. 10 | Passage of a law of freedom in Brazil, the President receives with much satisfaction the intelligence. | 83 |
| 52 | Mr. Partridge to Mr. Fish | Nov. 24 | Relative to the disposition and inability of Brazil to maintain her neutrality during the Franco-German war, and the indisposition of France to respect it. Annexed is a narrative of the facts and a résumé of the correspondence between the Brazilian government and the French and the North German legations in Brazil, in relation to the alleged violation by the French of Brazilian néutrality. | 84 |
| 53 | do | Dec. 20 | Import and export duties; concerning a reduction on such duties. | 89 |
| 54 | do | 1872. Jan. 22 | The destitute condition of those who emigrated to Brazil from the Southern States after the close of the war. | 90 |
| 55 | do | Jan. 23 | Political condition of Brazil, declination on her part to enter into new treaties with any nations. | 91 |
| 56 | do | Feb. 22 | Treaty negotiated with Paraguay; the provisions it is said to embrace; speculations upon the same. | 91 |
| 57 | do | Mar. 21 | Same subject. Great preparations being made to receive the Emperor and Empress. Reception of Count Solmns, the new German minister. Death of Mr. Nicholas de Bodisco, secretary of the Russian legation. Protracted drought, heat, and sickness. Death of large number of prominent Brazilians, among them Viscount de Itaborahy. | 92 |
| 58 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Partridge | Mar. 22 | Relative to return of destitute American citizens. | 93 |
| 59 | Mr. Partridge to Mr. Fish | April 8 | Account of the arrival and reception of the Emperor and Empress. Resume of conversation had with the Emperor. | 94 |
| 60 | Mr. Partridge to Mr. Fish | April 10 | Transmits text of four treaties between Brazil and Paraguay, viz: Treaty of peace, treaty of boundary and limits, treaty for extradition of fugitives from justice, and treaty of friendship, commerce, navigation, and consular privileges. | 95 |
| 61 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Partridge | April 20 | Same subject. | 97 |
| 62 | Mr. Partridge to Mr. Fish | April 22 | Changes in the Brazilian cabinet. Great damage done by long-continued rain. Excursion into the interior. | 97 |
| 63 | do | May 16 | Attendance of the Emperor at the opening of the legislative chambers; transmits copy of the speech of the Emperor upon the occasion; satisfactory state of Brazilian finances. | 99 |
| 64 | do | May 22 | Treaty with Paraguay; discussion on the subject by Brazilians. | 101 |
| 65 | do | May 25 | Defeat of the present ministry (under Viscount Rio Branco) in the chamber of deputies; dissolution of the chambers by imperial decree and another legislature called. Great ease in the money market; new joint-stock companies and other undertakings forming for almost every conceivable business. | 102 |
| 66 | do | June 16 | A good deal of feeling caused by reception of a note addressed by minister of foreign affairs of Argentine Republic direct to Brazilian minister of foreign affairs, concerning the treaties lately made between Brazil and Paraguay. Appointment of General Mitre as minister of the Argentine Republic to Brazil. | 103 |
| 67 | do | June 24 | Concerning the manner of elections to the chamber of deputies. | 104 |
| 68 | do | July 6 | Correspondence upon the subject of the violation of Brazilian neutrality, during the Franco-German war, by the French gun-boat Hameiin. | 105 |
| 69 | do | July 18 | Relations with Argentine Republic, since the arrival of General Mitre, are more satisfactory. Insufficiency of mail communication with the United States. | 106 |
| 70 | Mr. Shannon to Mr. Fish | Aug. 25 | Election of members to the new chamber of deputies: account of the proceedings. | 106 |
| 71 | do | Sept. 24 | Same subject | 107 |
| 72 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Shannon | Sept. 25 | Gratification of the United States Government that the differences between Brazil and the Argentine Republic are passing away and would result in no appeal to arms. | 108 |
| 73 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Shannon. | Oct. 10 | Expressing the President’s appreciation of the friendly act of the Emperor of Brazil, and of the high character and eminent services rendered by Viscount Itajuba in participating in the settlement of the grave questions presented to the Tribunal of Arbitration at Geneva. | 109 |
chili.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 74 | Mr. Root to Mr. Fish | 1872. Sept. 7 | Ravages of the small-pox in Santiago. Correspondence with various persons on the subject. | 110 |
china
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 75 | Mr. Low to Mr. Fish | 1871. Dec. 26 | Opening of the port of Kiungchow to trade. Transmits copy of note to the foreign office informing the ministers that American merchants were desirous of opening trade at that port. | 125 |
| 76 | do | 1872. Jan. 10 | Same subject. Incloses copy of Prince Kung’s reply. | 126 |
| 77 | do | Jan. 13 | Expedition to Corea. Explains why he addressed his communication to the King instead of to the minister for foreign affairs. | 127 |
| 78 | do | Jan. 25 | Necessity of providing competent interpreters for the consulates. | 130 |
| 79 | do | Feb. 5 | Education of Chinese youth in the United States. The Chinese Government has the project under consideration. Incloses copy of correspondence upon the subject. | 130 |
| 80 | do | Feb. 12 | Serious evils likely to follow from being compelled to employ natives as interpreters. | 132 |
| 81 | do | Mar. 15 | Transmits translations of three imperial decrees relating to the approaching marriage of the Emperor. | 133 |
| 82 | do | Mar. 25 | Same subject | 134 |
| 83 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Low | May 21 | Education of Chinese youths in the United States. | 135 |
| 84 | Mr. Low to Mr. Fish | July 12 | Departure of a number of Chinese students, with their guardians and tutors, for the United States on a certain day. Incloses copy of translation of a note from the Viceroy soliciting the kind offices of the Department of State in their behalf. | 135 |
| 85 | do | Sept. 19 | The Chinese indemnity fund; proper disposition of. The need of competent interpreters in the legation and consulates. Urges the education of a corps of interpreters. | 136 |
| 86 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Low | Oct. 4 | Departure of a number of Chinese youths for education in the United States. | 138 |
colombia.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 87 | Mr. Hurlbut to Mr. Fish | 1871. Sept 29 | The steamer Montijo. Considerable excitement created in the public mind concerning the affair, and the demand of the United States for the punishment of Herrera and his accomplices as pirates. | 138 |
| 88 | do | Oct. 7 | The steamer Virginia. The President of Colombia has annulled the order of the commandant of the port of Colon, requiring her agents to give bonds that she will not leave that port. | 140 |
| 89 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Hurlbut | Nov. 8 | The steamer Montijo. It is expected that the offenders will be prosecuted without delay. The request for a vessel of war on the coast has been referred to the Navy Department. | 140 |
| 90 | Mr. Hurlbut to Mr. Fish | Nov. 10 | Financial condition of Colombia. Her apparent insolvency. Purchase in the United States of arms and munitions of war in view of possible disturbances in that country. | 141 |
| 91 | do | Dec. 7 | The steamer Montijo. The government of Colombia alleges that it has no jurisdiction over the acts of Herréra and his accomplices, they being purely State officers. The question of the punishment of the evil-doer’s, and of pecuniary compensation, will come up before the next congress. | 142 |
| 92 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Hurlbut | 1872. Jan. 4 | Same subject. Transmits copy of dispatch from consul at Panama in regard to the conduct of the attorney-general of that State with reference to the persons who committed the outrage against the steamer Montijo. | 143 |
| 93 | Mr. Hurlbut to Mr. Fish | Jan. 6 | Same subject. Transmits copy of correspondence had with the secretary for foreign relations in regard to the claims of Messrs. Schuber Brothers, owners, and of the officers and crew for compensation for detention of the ship and for their imprisonment. | 144 |
| 94 | do | Jan. 16 | Same subject. Incloses copy of his note to Senor Zapata, and is informed in reply that instructions have been sent to their minister in Washington to conduct further proceedings in this matter at that capital. | 152 |
| 95 | do | Feb. 7 | Same subject. Has been informed by secretary for foreign relations that a supersedeas has been issued in the case of Herréra and Diaz. From this decision an appeal has been taken to the supreme court. | 154 |
| 96 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Hurlbut | Feb. 20 | Same subject. No attempt to prosecute the offenders appears to have been made. Reparation must be sought in some direction. | 155 |
| 97 | do | Feb. 26 | Same subject. Directing him to inform the Colombian government that, while we have no other than a friendly feeling for Colombia, we cannot forego the duty of requiring her, as an independent power, to discharge her obligations as such to the United States and their citizens. | 155 |
| 98 | do | Mar. 5 | Same subject. Relative to continuing the discussion of the “Montijo” question in Washington. | 156 |
| 99 | Mr. Hurlbut to Mr. Fish | May 4 | The Virginius blockaded in the port of Aspinwall by the Spanish corvette, Pizarro. Application of the captain for protection. Recognition of the Cubans as belligerents by both Colombia and Venezuela. | 156 |
| 100 | Mr. Hurlbut to Mr. Fish | May 25 | Same subject. Incloses copy of his communication addressed to Captain White, of the United States ship Kansas, on the subject of his convoying the Virginius to sea. | 157 |
costa rica.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 101 | Mr. Blair to Mr. Fish | 1871. Oct. 10 | Election of deputies to form a constituent-assembly. Its probable object is to authorize the President to negotiate a new loan for railroad purposes, &c. | 158 |
| 102 | do | 1872. Feb. 13 | Adjournment of the constituent-assembly. Change in the constitution. Distrust of those supposed to be against the policy of the present government. If arrested, a satisfactory explanation must be afforded, or they are banished the country. | 159 |
| 103 | do | Feb. 23 | Conference between the Presidents of Costa Rica and Nicaragua on the subject of an inter-oceanic canal. The President of Costa Pica is anxious that the United States should undertake the work. | 160 |
| 104 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Blair | April 3 | Same subject. The United States government has organized a board of engineers. The subject will be submitted to them for their consideration. | 161 |
| 105 | Mr. Blair to Mr. Fish | April 14 | Election of General Guardia as President of Costa Pica for the period of four years. | 161 |
ecuador.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 106 | Mr. Wing to Mr. Fish. | 1871. Sept. 25 | Report of the minister of finance to the Ecuadorian congress. The circulation of American coin throughout Ecuador. | 162 |
| 107 | do | Oct. 3 | Incloses a copy of a law recently passed by the local congress of the State of Cauca, in Colombia, upon the sovereignty and jurisdiction of that State. | 162 |
| 108 | do | Oct. 17 | Dr. L. D. Wilson, his arrest and imprisonment in Guayaquil. Incloses copy of a letter from Consul Bragdon; also copy of deposition of Mr. Wilson relative to his arrest. | 164 |
| 109 | do | Oct. 24 | Same subject. Incloses copy of correspondence had with the minister for foreign affairs on the subject. | 166 |
| 110 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Wing. | Nov. 23 | Same subject. Requests further explanations to sustain the statements previously made. | 167 |
| 111 | do | Nov. 24 | Concerning the personal issue between the President of Ecuador and the president of Cauca. Instructs him to use his friendly offices toward settling the pending question in an amicable manner. | 167 |
| 112 | Mr. Wing to Mr. Fish. | Dec. 1 | Incloses copy of correspondence had with the minister for foreign affair’s upon the subject of the complimentary terms which the minister was pleased to make use of in his report to the Ecuadorian congress, concerning the Government and people of the United States. | 168 |
| 113 | do | Dec. 22 | Steam navigation between Great Britain and South America. Incloses extracts from the Panama Star and Herald, and from the European Mail, with reference thereto. | 169 |
| 114 | do | Dec. 23 | The Indians near Riobamba have burned several villages and committed many atrocities and murders. | 172. |
| 115 | do | 1872. Jan. 12 | The case of Dr. L. D. Wilson; conflicting statements as to the manner of arrest and the period of his imprisonment. | 174 |
| 116 | do | Jan. 16 | Incloses copy of contract entered into with the English steamship line. The establishment of a French line contemplated. Arrival of several mechanics, artisans, &c, from the United States, for the purpose of inaugurating American systems of work in that country. | 175 |
| 117 | do | Jan. 18 | Steamship subsidies. Expresses his gratification at reading the opinion of the President as conveyed in his late message to Congress upon the subject. | 176 |
| 118 | do | Feb. 5 | The inefficiency of the United States Navy as compared with those of certain foreign governments. Incloses a copy of an article taken from a late American paper entitled, “A word for the Navy.” | 176 |
| 119 | do | Feb. 27 | Courtesies extended to the United States legation by the Ecuadorian government on the 22d of February; also by the diplomatic agents and many prominent and private citizens. | 177 |
| 120 | do | April 2 | The Ecuadorian government especially pleased with the kind and courteous reception which their minister has received at the hands of the United States Government at Washington. | 178 |
| 121 | do | July 5 | Flattering manner in which our national anniversary was observed in Quito. The bands of the Ecuadorian government and a guard of honor were sent to the United States legation. Incloses a copy of an article taken from El National, in which very kind allusions are made to our national day. | 178 |
| 122 | do | Aug. 8 | Very favorable consideration with which United States citizens are regarded in Ecuador. A large party of American artisans, mechanics, &c, are expected to arrive within a day or two. Several classes of contracts heretofore monopolized by Europeans will hereafter be turned into American channels. | 179 |
| 123 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Wing. | Sept. 28 | Increase of American enterprise and influence in Equador. Acknowledges with, satisfaction the receipt of his No. 234 upon the subject. | 180 |
france.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 124 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Washburne. | 1871. Oct. 9 | Aid and protection granted Ecuadorian citizens in Paris, during the Franco-German war, by Mr. Washburne. Incloses extract from a dispatch from our minister at Quito relative to. | 180 |
| 125 | Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish. | Oct. 30 | Mexican citizens domiciled in Paris during the existence of the Franco-German war. Concerning his official action in their behalf. | 180 |
| 126 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Washburne. | Nov. 20 | Same subject. His action in the premises approved. | 181 |
| 127 | do | 1872. Jan. 15 | Same subject. Incloses a translation of a note addressed to our minister in Mexico by the minister for foreign affairs of that republic. | 181 |
| 128 | Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish. | Apr. 1 | M. Thiers’s speech upon the financial situation of France, in which he complimented the United States upon the manner in which they had proportioned the taxes to the burdens they had assumed. | 181 |
| 129 | do | Aug. 2 | Adjournment of the national assembly. The success of the three-milliard loan. | 182 |
| 130 | do | Aug. 23 | Peaceful condition of the country. The entire population of France investing in the new loan. Satisfactory yield of the products for the present year. | 182 |
| 131 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Washburne. | July 22 | Persecution of the Israelites in Moldo-Wallachia | 183 |
| 132 | Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish. | Sept. 5 | Same subject. Incloses copy of correspondence had with M. de Rémusat relative thereto. | 183 |
germany.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 133 | Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish | 1871. Nov. 20 | The German Parliament appropriates forty millions of thalers in specie as a campaign fund in the event of a war. Establishment of a uniform currency. The dogma of infallibility. Most of the Catholic bishops opposed to the dogma. | 184 |
| 134 | do | Dec. 2 | Celebration by Americans of our national Thanksgiving Day. Many prominent German officials present. Complimentary speeches of Prince Hohenlohe and Mr. von Philipsborn. | 185 |
| 135 | do | Dec. 4 | Passage of the bill giving equality to all peaces and to all persons in regard to public utterances on political subjects. Bill to make provision for an active army of 450,000 men. | 187 |
| 136 | Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish | 1872. Mar. 18 | The church question. Alarm felt by the ultra-montanes at the union of the twenty-five German states, with a protestant as Emperor. | 187 |
| 137 | do | April 9 | Opening of the German Parliament by Prince Bismarck. Consular treaty with the United States will be at once laid before that body. | 188 |
| 138 | do | May 14 | The exceedingly large emigration to the United States is causing much comment, the German papers complaining of it as an evil, and suggest all sorts of remedies. The Pommeranian Agricultural Society requests the chancellor of the empire to offer free transportation to such as desire to return. Contemplated emigration of the sect called Mennoniten, numbering 25,000 souls. | 189 |
| 139 | do | June 17 | The topic, how to deal with the Jesuits in Germany, having been debated in the Diet, has resulted in the exclusion from the German empire of the order of the Society of Jesus, and its kindred orders and congregations. | 190 |
| 140 | do | June 24 | Passage of a law rendering marriage by civil forms obligatory in all cases throughout the empire. It is justified by the necessity of providing for the legal marriage of Catholics who reject the dogma of papal infallibility. | 192 |
| 141 | Mr. Bliss to Mr. Fish | July 15 | Culture of the forest in Germany | 192 |
| 142 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bancroft | July 22 | Persecuted Hebrews in Moldavia and Wallachia. Instructs him to communicate with the minister for foreign affairs relative to the amelioration of their condition. | 193 |
| 143 | Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish | Aug. 26 | Same subject. The German government entertain the same views with regard to the persecuted Hebrews in Roumania as the United States. | 194 |
german legation.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 144 | Mr. Schlözer to Mr. Fish | 1872. Oct. 23. | Emigration to the United States from Germany. No measures have been taken by the German government to prevent emigration. | 194 |
| 145 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Schlozer | Nov. 2 | Same subject. The denial on the part of Germany of her having taken measures to prevent emigration will be promulgated. | 195 |
| 146 | Mr. Schlozer to Mr. Fish | Nov. 20 | Same subject. The reason why Germany has discontinued the practice, heretofore followed, of aiding the emigration of her people. | 195 |
great britain.
Miscellaneous correspondence
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 1. Persecuted Hebrews in Moldavia and Wallachia: | ||||
| 147 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Schenck | 1872. July 20 | Suggests that steps be taken for the amelioration of their condition, instructs him to communicate with the minister for foreign affairs upon the subject. | 196 |
| 148 | Mr. Schenck to Mr. Fish | Oct. 8 | Lord Granville believes that a general expression of the public opinion of the world would have more effect than any particular means which governments could take. He stated that he would be pleased to communicate freely with the Government of the United States as to anything which could be done, and which might have practical effect. | 197 |
| 2. Boundary-line between the Lake of the Woods and the Rocky Mountains: | ||||
| 149 | Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. | May 11 | Informing him that Congress has authorized the President to co-operate with the government of Great Britain in the appointment of a joint commission to determine the said boundary-line, and inquires whether his government has taken any measures for this purpose. | 197 |
| 150 | Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Fish. | May 13 | Has communicated with Earl Granville relative to the appointment of a joint commission. | 198 |
| 151 | Do | May 17 | Captain Cameron, of the royal artillery, has been appointed on the part of Great Britain to survey the northwest boundary. | 198 |
| 152 | Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. | June 10 | Archibald Campbell has been appointed by the United States as their commissioner to survey the northwest boundary. | 199 |
| 153 | Mr. Hale to Sir Edward Thornton. | July 3 | Relative to a place of meeting for conference between the commissioners previous to their departure for the field of their operations. | 199 |
| 154 | Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Fish. | July 4 | Captain Cameron has been instructed to proceed to Washington for the purpose of communicating with Mr. Campbell, and arranging plans for their future proceedings. | 199 |
| 3. Position in which American flag was hoisted on board the American schooner James Bliss, after her seizure by the Canadian authorities: | ||||
| 155 | Mr. Holt to Mr. Fish | June 20 | Her seizure for alleged violation of fishery laws. Dominion flag hoisted over American flag. | 200 |
| 156 | Mr. Holt to Mr. Hale | June 20 | Detail of her seizure and of his action in the premises. | 200 |
| 157 | Mr. Holt to Mr. Fish | June 21 | Dominion flag still floating over the American flag. | 201 |
| 158 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Holt | June 21 | Asks for report of full particulars. | 201 |
| 159 | Mr. Holt to Mr. Fish | June 22 | Furnishes more complete report concerning her seizure, and the insult imposed upon the American flag. | 201 |
| 160 | Mr. Holt to Mr. Hale | June 24 | Makes a very full report concerning her seizure, and the hoisting of the Dominion flag over the American flag; also, his action in the premises. | 202 |
| 161 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Holt | June 29 | Approves his proceedings in bringing the subject to the attention of the Canadian authorities. | 204 |
| 162 | Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Fish. | July 20 | Incloses copy of dispatch from Lord Dufferin, and copy of the report of a committee of the privy council in which it is stated that the Canadian government disavows any intention of showing disrespect to the flag of the United States. | 205 |
| 163 | Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. | July 24 | Expresses his gratification with the prompt measures which he has taken, in conjunction with the Canadian authorities in disavowing any intention on the part of his government in offering insult to the American flag. | 206 |
| 164 | Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Fish. | Oct. 15 | Incloses copy of further dispatch from Lord Dufferin and report of the privy council, in which it is stated that the seizing officer will be severely reprimanded for his insult to the American flag. | 206 |
| 165 | Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. | Oct. 19 | Expresses the satisfaction of the United States Government with the disposition which has been made of the case. | 207 |
| 4. Slave-trade on east coast of Africa: | ||||
| 166 | Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Fish. | Mar. 6 | The conclusions of the British government upon the unsatisfactory position of affairs. Cruelties exercised by slave-traders. The British government would be pleased to receive suggestions from the United States Government relative to combined diplomatic action against the slave-trade. | 208 |
| 167 | Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. | Mar. 29 | The President entirely concurs in the views expressed by the British government with regard to the inhumanity of that traffic. The consul at Zanzibar will be instructed to intimate to the sovereign of that country that we would be glad to see that provision of the treaty between him and Great Britain terminated which reserved the right of transportation by sea between certain limits of his own territory of domestic slaves. | 210 |
| 168 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Robeson | Mar. 30 | Requests that he will issue an order to the first man-of-war which shall visit Zanzibar or Muscat to the same effect as the instruction above alluded to, to be issued to the consul at Zanzibar. | 211 |
| 169 | Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Fish. | April 5 | Expresses his thanks to Mr. Fish for having instructed the consul at Zanzibar in accordance with the wishes of the British government. | 212 |
| 170 | do | April 6 | Incloses copy of treaty with the Imaum of Muscat for the suppression of the slave-trade. | 212 |
| 171 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Robeson | April 6 | Requests him to modify any orders he may have given to a commandant in the Navy about to visit Zanzibar or Muscat, with regard to the abrogation of the treaty between the sovereign of that country and Great Britain for the suppression of the slave-trade. | 213 |
| 172 | Mr. Robeson to Mr. Fish | May 6 | Informing him that his wishes in regard to the subject shall be complied with. | 213 |
| 173 | Mr. Case to Mr. Fish | Sept. 3 | Instructions will be telegraphed to the commandant of the Yantic to visit Zanzibar for the purpose indicated above. | 214 |
| 174 | do | Oct. 29 | Instructions have been sent to the commandant of the Yantic to visit Zanzibar for the purpose indicated. | 214 |
| 175 | do | Oct. 30 | The commander of the Yantic acknowledges the receipt of the Department’s modification of his orders that he should visit Zanzibar instead of Muscat. | 215 |
| 176 | Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. | Oct. 30 | Informing him of the action taken by the Navy Department. | 215 |
| 5. Fisheries in waters adjacent to the British North American possessions: | ||||
| 177 | Mr. Pakenham to Mr. Fish | 1871. Nov. 14 | Has been directed to inquire whether a proposal will be made to Congress to refund the duties collected on exports of fish-oil and fish from Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland into the United States during the present fishing season. Incloses copy of correspondence between Isaac C. Hall, an American merchant, residing at Charlottetown, and the lieutenant-governor of that colony, on the subject. | 215 |
| 1.78 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Pakenham | Nov. 24 | States that inasmuch as the Dominion of Canada has not assented to the proposal of the United States by adopting such relaxations and regulations as would give American fishermen liberty to fish during the present season in accordance with the spirit of the treaty, the President is not willing to recommend for one colony what he is not willing to have apply to all. | 217 |
| 179 | Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. | 1872. Mar. 15 | Incloses copies of circular of Treasury Department for information of United States citizens engaged in fishing near the British North American provinces. | 217 |
| 180 | Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Fish. | April 12 | Upon the subject of the President’s unwillingness to recommend to Congress the refunding of duties collected on importations of fish-oil and fish from Prince Edward Island. | 219 |
| 181 | do | July 10 | Her Majesty’s government have been forced to adopt measures for protection of the Prince Edward Island fisheries. | 220 |
| 182 | Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. | July 18 | There seems to be an unaccountable misconception on the part of Great Britain as to the obligations assumed by the United States. It is hoped that unnecessary and unprofitable irritation upon the subject may be avoided. | 221 |
| 183 | Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Fish. | July 19 | The instructions of his government are to the effect that all unnecessary cause of irritation should be avoided. | 222 |
greece.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 184 | Mr. Francis to Mr. Fish. | 1871. Nov. 3 | Speech of the King at the opening of the session of the Chamber of Deputies. | 223 |
| 185 | do | Nov. 11 | Account of his presentation. His cordial reception by the King and Queen. | 224 |
| 186 | do | Dec. 2 | The popularity with which our system of free education is received in that country. | 225 |
| 187 | do | Dec. 23 1872. | Brigandage, its tendency to paralyze business. Account of a scrimmage with the military. | 226 |
| 188 | do | Jan. 13 | Educational system of Greece. Transmits copy of correspondence had with the minister of public instruction, with tabular statement showing the number of schools and pupils. | 229 |
| 189 | do | Feb. 3 | Brigandage. Excursion of a party of Americans into the interior. An escort of cavalry furnished by the government. Stringent measures being adopted for its suppression. | 233 |
| 190 | do | Mar. 2 | His cordial reception by the archbishop of Athens. The very complimentary manner in which the archbishop alluded to the American people. | 233 |
| 191 | do | Mar. 2 | Advantages to be obtained by the United States in a reduction of duties upon imports. Correspondence upon the subject had with the minister for foreign affairs. | 234 |
| 192 | do | Mar. 23 | Elections in that country. An account of their system of conducting the same. | 237 |
| 193 | do | April 6 | Address delivered by the King on the occasion of the opening of the new chamber of deputies. | 238 |
| 194 | do | May 4 | Brigandage. Exaggerated and false reports are being published by the press of America. A list of brigands lately captured and killed by the government. | 239 |
| 195 | do | May 11 | Same subject. Incloses extracts from certain newspapers published at Athens with regard to recent troubles. | 240 |
| 196 | do | May 18 | Same subject. Turkish authorities responsible for the existence of brigandage on the border. Incloses translation of report of the Greek military commanded to the minister of war. | 242 |
| 197 | do | May 25 | Indirect claims presented to the Tribunal of Arbitration at Geneva. The manner in which a claim of similar character was enforced by the British government against Greece. | 244 |
| 198 | do | June 29 | The prosecution of three American missionaries for “heterodox teaching.” Incloses translation of the “synodic complaint,” and extracts from the constitution of Greece. | 246 |
| 199 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Francis | July 22 | Same subject. Instructs him to maintain the rights of citizens in the exercise of their religion as guaranteed by the constitution of Greece. | 249 |
| 200 | Mr. Francis to Mr. Fish | June 29 | Shipment of nine Greek criminals to the United States. The minister of justice denies that such is the case. | 249 |
| 201 | Mr. Francis to Mr. Fish. | 1872. June 29 | Civil-service reform in the United States. Incloses copy of correspondence with the minister for foreign affairs upon the subject. | 250 |
| 202 | do | July 1 | Reduction of tariff duty on dried currants imported into the United States. The King’s appreciation. Favorable condition of affairs in Greece. | 251 |
| 203 | do | July 3 | Shipment of Greek criminals to the United States. Incloses copy of correspondence with the foreign office upon the subject. | 251 |
| 204 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Francis | July 30 | Same subject. The contradiction of the statement by the government of Greece has been given to the press for publication. | 253 |
| 205 | Mr. Francis to Mr. Fish | July 3 | Incloses copy of note from the minister for foreign affairs expressing the thanks of his government for the reduction made by the United States on the tariff on dried currants. | 253 |
| 206 | do | Sept. 14 | The formation of a new cabinet. The Sarium mine question. The reasons for Mr. Bulgaria’s resignation as minister for foreign affairs. | 254 |
hayti.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 207 | Mr. Bassett to Mr. Fish | 1871. Oct. 31 | Hostile intentions of Hayti toward Dominica. | 255 |
| 208 | do | Dec. 8 | The case of the steamer Hornet. The arrival of three Spanish war-vessels. Incloses copy of correspondence had with the foreign office upon the subject. | 256 |
| 209 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bassett. | 1872. Jan. 3 | Same subject. Incloses copy of correspondence had with Mr. Mayorga and the Secretary of the the Navy with regard to sending out a vessel of war of the United States Navy to convoy the Hornet into an American port. | 260 |
| 210 | Mr. Bassett to Mr. Fish | Jan. 17 | Same subject. Arrival of the United States war-steamer Congress. Transmits copy of correspondence with the commander of the Congress relative to the proposed plans for convoying the Hornet to sea. | 262 |
| 211 | do | Mar. 25 | Reports the arrival and departure of the United States war-steatner Nantasket. Difficulty between the United States commercial agent at Saint Marc and the local authorities. An account of his visit to that place and the result of his investigation. Incloses copy of correspondence had with the foreign office upon the subject. | 264 |
| 212 | do | April 8 | Same subject. The Haytien government seem disposed to look more seriously upon the affair than at first. | 270 |
| 213 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bassett | May 3 | Same subject. Commends his diligence and promptness. Directs him to press the Haytien government for due reparation for their improper conduct. | 271 |
| 214 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bassett | May 16 | Same subject. Refers him to instruction No. 101, of the 3d instant. | 271 |
| 215 | Mr. Bassett to Mr. Fish. | May 16 | Relative to the landing of a howitzer from the United States war-steamer Nantasket, at Cape Haytien. | 272 |
| 216 | do | May 16 | The difficulties between the Consul at Saint Marc, and the Haytien authorities. | 273 |
| 217 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bassett | May 31 | Approval of his proceedings with regard to the landing of a howitzer at Cape Haytien, from the United States steamer Nantasket. | 274 |
| 218 | Mr. Bassett to Mr. Fish. | June 10 | Transmits a detailed statement of the conversation which passed between him and the minister for foreign affairs, and also copy of correspondence had with that official with regard to the difficulty existing between the consul at Saint Marc and the local authorities there. | 274 |
| 219 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Bassett | June 26 | Same subject. Congratulates him upon the successful termination of that difficult case. | 284 |
| 220 | Mr. Bassett to Mr. Fish. | July 27 | Ill treatment of Captain Eldredge, of the American schooner Lucy Holmes, by a squad of government police. Incloses copy of correspondence had with the foreign office upon the subject. | 285 |
| 221 | do | July 27 | Arrest and imprisonment of Charles F. Teel, the United States consular agent at Miragoane, by the military authorities at that place, on the charge of circulating false money. Incloses a copy of a letter which he addressed to the minister for foreign affairs upon the subject. | 287 |
| 222 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Bassett | Aug. 9 | Approves his action in regard to the ill-usage of Captain Eldredge. | 289 |
| 223 | Mr. Bassett to Mr. Fish | Aug. 10 | Charles F. Teel. Prospect of his speedy release from imprisonment. | 289 |
| 224 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bassett | Sept. 2 | Same subject. Awaits further reports in regard to the case. | 239 |
| 225 | Mr. Bassett to Mr. Fish | Sept. 23 | Same subject. Incloses a detailed statement of conversation had with the minister for foreign affairs upon the subject. | 290 |
| 226 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bassett. | Oct. 5 | Same subject. Approves of his proceedings in the premises and instructs him to intimate to the government of Hayti that it is expected that Mr. Teel will be indemnified for the injury which he has sustained. | 300 |
honduras.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page |
| 227 | Mr. Baxter to Mr. Fish. | .1871. Sept. 1 | The political condition since the close of the war with Salvador. Skirmish between the military forces and an armed band of desperadoes. | 300 |
| 228 | do | Oct. 2 | Same subject. A large band of desperadoes, estimated from four to seven hundred strong, going about burning and plundering. Active measures being taken to overpower them; efforts so far unsuccessful. | 301 |
| 229 | do | Dec. 4 | Same subject. Unsettled state of the country, owing to the depredations of armed bands of Indians and desperadoes. Portions of the country unsafe for travel or transportation; business paralyzed. | 301 |
| 230 | do | 1872. Mar. 11 | Incloses copy of treaty with the insurgent leaders of the Indian faction. Rumors of a possible war with Salvador. | 302 |
| 231 | do | Mar. 30 | Unfriendly political relations between the governments of Honduras and Salvador. “War between the two governments considered inevitable. | 302 |
| 232 | do | May 15 | Salvador declares war. Reported that Guatemala joins issue. The President of Honduras has taken command-in-chief of the army. Invasion of Honduras by Salvadorian army. The war has assumed a revolutionary character. | 303 |
| 233 | do | May 30 | Same subject. The Honduras arms meet with a great repulse at Comayagua; severe loss in killed and wounded. | 303 |
| 234 | do | June 12 | Same subject. Reported withdrawal of main forces of both Salvador and Guatemala; sufficient number remain until a provisional government shall be established. | 304 |
| 235 | do | June 21 | Same subject. The provisional government occupy Comayagua. Reported revolution in Salvador. | 304 |
| 236 | do | Aug. 10 | Same subject. A second provisional government setup. A revolution within a revolution. | 305 |
| 237 | do | Sept. 6 | Unsettled condition of the country; difficulty in forwarding and receiving dispatches. Apparent failure of the interoceanic railway. | 306 |
italy.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 238 | Mr. Marsh to Mr. Fish | 1871 July 28 | Inclosing copy of correspondence had with certain merchants of Genoa with regard to the new duty on petroleum imported into that country from the United States. | 306 |
| 239 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Marsh. | Sept. 8 | Same subject | 312 |
| 240 | Mr. Marsh to Mr. Fish | Oct. 28 | Same subject. Is informed that a further increase of the duty on petroleum will be recommended by the minister of finance. | 313 |
| 241 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Marsh | Dec. 11 | The United States frigate Guerriere. Incloses copy of correspondence with the Navy Department and consul at Spezia concerning the repairs made upon her at that port. | 314 |
| 242 | Mr. Marsh to Mr. Fish | Dec. 27 | Same subject. Have communicated copy of above instructions to the minister for foreign affairs. | 315 |
| 243 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Marsh | 1872. Feb. 6 | Wreck of the American brig Shamrock at Genoa. Incloses copy of dispatch from the United States consul upon the subject. | 315 |
| 244 | Mr. Marsh to Mr. Fish | Feb. 26 | Same subject. States that he has instituted inquiries as to the manner of the accident. | 316 |
| 245 | do | May 18 | Same subject. Transmits copy of a note from the minister of foreign affairs and copy of a dispatch from the consul at Genoa relative thereto. | 317 |
| 246 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Marsh | June 10 | Same subject. States that it is not deemed advisable to set on foot judicial proceedings in the name of this government. | 319 |
| 247 | do | July 22 | Persecuted Jews in Roumania. Instructs him to communicate with that government with a view to ameliorating their condition. | 319 |
| 248 | Mr. Wurts to Mr. Fish | Aug. 14 | Same subject. Relates the substance of an interview which he had with the secretary-general of the foreign office. | 320 |
| 249 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Marsh | Oct. 10 | Expresses the appreciation of the U. S. Government of the eminent services rendered by the arbitrator appointed by the government of Italy to participate in the discussion of the Alabama question before the Tribunal at Geneva. | 320 |
japan.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 250 | Mr. Shepard to Mr. Fish | 1872. Feb. 17 | Reception of the diplomatic corps by the Tenno on the occasion of the celebration of their new year’s festival. | 321 |
| 251 | do | April 13 | Account of a disastrous conflagration at Yedo | 322 |
| 252 | do | June 16 | Account of the presentation of Admiral Jenkins to the Tenno. | 322 |
liberia.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 253 | Mr. Turner to Mr. Fish | 1871. Oct. 25 | Revolution in Liberia. Incloses copy of correspondence had with the Secretary of State concerning the same. | 323 |
| 254 | do | Oct. 30 | Same subject. A detailed statement as to the causes. | 324 |
| 255 | do | Nov. 1 | A provisional government established. Incloses copy of correspondence had with the Secretary of State upon the subject. | 327 |
| 256 | Mr. Turner to Mr. Fish. | 1872 Jan. 24 | Inauguration of the new President | 329 |
| 257 | do | Jan. 24 | Reception of the diplomatic corps by the President. Transmits copy of his presentation speech. | 329 |
| 258 | do | May 25 | The political situation. An extended account of the resources of that country. Its future prospects. | 330 |
mexico.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 259 | Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish | 1871 Oct. 8 | Cattle-stealing on the northern frontier. Efficacious measures to be adopted for its suppression. | 338 |
| 260 | do | Oct. 9 | Revolutionary movements. Transmits translation of report of General Rocha of the storming of the citadel. | 339 |
| 261 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Nelson | Oct. 28 | Depredations of armed Mexicans on the property of citizens of Texas. Transmits copy of correspondence on the subject. | 344 |
| 262 | Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish | Oct. 30 | Re-election of President Juarez. The revolution in Mexico. Decree of General Trevino. His proclamation. | 346 |
| 263 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Nelson | Oct. 31 | Attack by Mexican Indians upon plantations in Texas. Incloses copy of dispatch from commercial agent at Guerrero. | 348 |
| 264 | do | Nov. 1 | Acknowledges his No. 454, and expresses satisfaction with the appointment of a new military commander on the Rio Grande. | 350 |
| 265 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Nelson. | Nov. 7 | Indian depredations on the frontier of Texas. Incloses copy of correspondence with the War Department. | 350 |
| 266 | Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish | Nov. 9 | Political situation in Mexico | 351 |
| 267 | do | Nov. 15 | Freedom of religious worship in the state of Hidalgo. Incloses copy of letter from Rev. Dr. Riley relative thereto. | 352 |
| 268 | do | Nov. 18 | Incloses circulars for prevention of fraud upon the Mexican treasury. | 352 |
| 269 | do | Nov. 28 | Revolutionary movements. Incloses copy of pro test of the constitutional deputies. | 354 |
| 270 | do | Nov. 28 | Same subject. Incloses copies of proclamations of insurgent and federal commanders, respectively, to their troops. | 355 |
| 271 | do | Nov. 28 | Same subject. Incloses copy of decree of the congress of the state of Oaxaca. | 358 |
| 272 | do | Nov. 29 | Same subject. Incloses copy of a proposed law to confer extraordinary faculties upon the President of Mexico; also a synopsis of the speeches of Mr. Mariscal and Mr. Canedo on the subject. | 359 |
| 273 | do | Nov. 29 | Same subject. The revolution assuming a more formidable state; its paralyzing effect on business. | 364 |
| 274 | do | Dec. 4 | Re-inauguration of President Juarez; speeches delivered upon the occasion. | 365 |
| 275 | Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish | Dec. 9 | Adoption by the Mexican congress of the bill conferring extraordinary powers upon the President. Transmits a copy of the same. | 368 |
| 276 | do | Dec. 9 | The revolutionary movement. The insurgents proclaim General Diaz President. | 369 |
| 277 | do | Dec. 18 | Transmits copy of speech of President Juarez, and reply of the president of the congress, at the closing of the session. | 371 |
| 278 | do | Dec. 18 | Protection extended to Mexican citizens in Paris during the siege, by the representative of the United States at that capital. Transmits copy of note from the minister for foreign affairs upon the subject. | 373 |
| 279 | do | Dec. 29 1872. | The revolution. Prospects of its speedy termination. | 374 |
| 280 | do | Jan. 9 | Same subject. Improvement in the condition of affairs. | 376 |
| 281 | do | Jan. 17 | Same subject. Successful issue for the federal arms of several recent engagements. | 377 |
| 282 | do | Jan. 27 | Cattle-stealing on the frontier. Transmits copy of an article taken from the “Siglo XIX” upon the subject. | 377 |
| 283 | do | Jan. 27 | Transit of foreign merchandise through Mexican territory. Transmits copy of decree of President Juarez permitting the same. | 379 |
| 284 | do | Jan. 29 | The Free Zone question. Transmits copy of article taken from the “Siglo XIX” upon the subject. | 381 |
| 285 | do | Jan. 29 | Military situation in Mexico. Depredations in Hidalgo by bandits. | 382 |
| 286 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Nelson. | Jan. 31 | The Baker family massacre. Incloses copy of correspondence relative to Mexican bandits from Sonora depredating upon persons and property of American citizens in Arizona. | 383 |
| 287 | Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish | Feb. 1 | States that he has had frequent occasion to employ his good offices on behalf of English, French, and Austrian subjects. | 336 |
| 288 | do | Feb. 6 | Military situation in Mexico. Capture and execution of the insurgent General Felix Diaz. | 387 |
| 289 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Nelson. | Feb. 13 | Matriculation of foreigners in Mexico. | 387 |
| 290 | Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish | Feb. 14 | The Free Zone question. Incloses copy of an article from the “Siglo XIX” upon the subject. | 388 |
| 291 | do | Feb. 14 | Military situation in Mexico. Promulgation of a new tariff. | 391 |
| 292 | do | Feb. 26 | Incloses copy of the new tariff promulgated by the treasury department of Mexico. | 392 |
| 293 | Mr. Fish. to Mr. Nelson | Feb. 27 | Depredations on the frontier of Texas by Indians from Mexico. Incloses copy of correspondence from various persons on the subject. | 394 |
| 294 | Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish. | Feb. 29 | Military situation in Mexico. Division among the insurgents in certain sections. | 397 |
| 235 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Nelson. | Mar. 5 | Invasion of Texas by armed bands of Mexicans. Correspondence upon the subject. | 398 |
| 296 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Nelson. | 1872. Mar. 9 | Alleged furnishing of reinforcements and supplies to the insurgents in Mexico from the United States. Transmits copy of correspondence upon the subject. | 399 |
| 297 | Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish | Mar. 16 | The Free Zone question. Transmits copy of an article from the Progresso upon the subject. | 401 |
| 298 | do | Mar. 18 | Military situation in Mexico. Decisive results for the federal arms. Anticipated speedy germination of the war. | 404 |
| 299 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Nelson | Mar. 22 | Depredations upon citizens of Texas by armed bands of Mexicans. | 405 |
| 300 | Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish | Mar. 25 | Military operations in Mexico. Occurrences in Zacatecas. | 406 |
| 301 | do | Mar. 25 | Decree of Mexican government facilitating to foreign vessels the pearl and other fisheries upon their coast. | 408 |
| 302 | do | Mar. 25 | Incursions of Mexican Indians into Texas. Transmits copy of his note to the minister for foreign affairs upon the subject. | 409 |
| 303 | do | Mar. 25 | Massacre of the Baker family in Arizona. Copy of his note to the minister for foreign affairs upon the subject. | 411 |
| 304 | do | Mar. 30 | Same subject, Reply of the minister for foreign affairs. | 412 |
| 305 | do | Mar. 30 | Same subject. Reply of the minister for foreign affairs. | 412 |
| 306 | do | April 8 | Report of the secretary of the treasury of Mexico concerning the new tariff-law, &c. | 412 |
| 307 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Nelson | April 13 | Depredations of Mexicans upon property of citizens of Texas. Transmits copy of correspondence upon the subject, and instructs him to lay the same before the Mexican government and demand redress. | 414 |
| 308 | Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish | April 15 | Removal of the Indians from the northern States of Mexico to their reservations in the United States. Transmits extract from the “Siglo XIX “relative thereto. | 417 |
| 309 | do | April 15 | Military events in Mexico. Reports of a counter revolution. | 419 |
| 310 | do | April 26 | Depredations of Mexican Indians upon Texas. Transmits copy of note from the minister for foreign affairs in relation thereto. | 420 |
| 311 | do | April 30 | Cattle-stealing on the frontier. Depredations by armed bands of Mexicans. | 421 |
| 312 | do | May 1 | Military events in Mexico. Termination of revolution in Yucatan. | 422 |
| 313 | do | May 16 | Matriculation of foreigners. Respect shown to United States passports. | 422 |
| 314 | do | May 17 | The case of Colonel Mayer, a citizen of the Argentine Republic, condemned to death as an insurgent. Sentence commuted to ten years’ imprisonment. | 423 |
| 315 | do | May 17 | Military events in Mexico. Favorable condition of the federal arms. | 424 |
| 316 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Nelson | May 22 | Same subject. Matamoras in a state of siege. Surveillance upon vessels navigating the Bravo Rio Grande. Correspondence upon the subject. | 424 |
| 317 | Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish | May 30 | Military situation in Mexico. The States of Sinaloa and Coahuila under martial law. | 428 |
| 318 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Nelson | June 3 | Matriculation of foreigners. His proceedings approved. | 429 |
| 319 | Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish | June 5 | Transmits copy of the law of the tariff, and estimates passed by the Mexican congress for the ensuing fiscal year. | 429 |
| 320 | June 6 | Prolongation of the Tehuantepec railway and canal concession. | 430 | |
| 321 | do | June 7 | Military events; capture of Monterey; defeat of the insurgents. | 431 |
| 322 | do | June 15 | Formation of a new cabinet | 431 |
| 323 | do | June 15 | Evacuation of Monterey by the government troops. | 433 |
| 324 | do | June 25 | Incloses copy of correspondence with Mr. Romero on the occasion of the latter’s retirement from the Mexican cabinet. | 433 |
| 325 | do | July 1 | Military situation in Mexico. Frequent cases of kidnaping of wealthy citizens and heavy ransoms demanded. | 434 |
| 326 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Nelson | July 8 | Removal of the tribe of Kickapoo Indians to the United States. Correspondence with the Interior Department relative thereto. | 434 |
| 327 | Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish | July 15 | Military situation. March of the federal arms on Monterey, The news from Jalisco extremely favorable. | 435 |
| 328 | do | July 16 | Kidnaping of wealthy citizens of Mexico. Arrest and condemnation of a large number of persons engaged therein. | 436 |
| 329 | do | July 16 | Military situation. Desire of the leading insurgents to compromise and abandon their undertaking. | 437 |
| 330 | do | July 24 | Sudden death of President Juarez. Correspondence with the foreign office upon the subject. | 438 |
| 331 | do | July 24 | Same subject. Succession of Mr. Sebastian Lerdo de Tejada, chief justice of the supreme court, as President ad interim. | 440 |
| 332 | do | July 26 | The loss of a boat belonging to the United States war-steamer Ossipee. Directions have been given by the Mexican government for its delivery to the United States consul at La Paz. | 442 |
| 333 | do | July 30 | Amnesty granted to insurgents. Transmits copy of decree. | 443 |
| 334 | do | July 30 | Transmits copy of President Lerdo’s proclamation giving the programme of his provisional administration. | 444 |
| 335 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Nelson | July 31 | Relative to the return of twenty-one captive Apache Indian children to their tribe in Arizona. | 446 |
| 336 | Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish | July 31 | The political situation. Bright anticipation of the wise government of Mexican affairs by the new President, Mr. Lerdo | 447 |
| 337 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Nelson | Aug. 1 | Kidnaping of Abraham Gonzales in United States territory, and taken into Mexico. Transmits correspondence upon the subject. | 448 |
| 338 | do | Aug. 6 | Instructs him to make suitable acknowledgments to the Mexican government for their kindness in returning to United States territory a drove of cattle, stolen in Texas and driven into Mexico, and the arrest of their purchasers. | 449 |
| 339 | do | Aug. 13 | The Howard’s Well massacre. Transmits copy of correspondence. The investigation of the same. | 450 |
| 340 | Mr. Nelson to Mr. Fish | Aug. 15 | Political situation. Amnesty accepted by the insurgents generally. Impoverished condition of the treasury. A loan of $400,000 subscribed for. | 453 |
| 341 | do | Aug. 15 | Incloses copy of proclamation of General Negrete on the occasion of his acceptance of the amnesty. | 454 |
| 342 | do | Aug. 23 | Incloses platform of Mr. Lerdo in reference to his candidature for the election of October next. | 455 |
| 343 | do | Aug. 24 | The return of a drove of cattle stolen from citizens of Texas. Have made acknowledgment to the Mexican government for their kindness in the premises. | 456 |
| 344 | do | Aug. 24 | The restoration of certain Apache children to their tribe in Arizona, stolen by Mexicans. Have asked the intervention of the Mexican government. | 457 |
| 345 | do | Aug. 24 | Kidnaping of Abraham Gonzales in Texas. Have laid the matter before the Mexican government. | 458 |
| 346 | do | Sept. 13 | Excessive and illegal duties levied on American colonists in Tuxpan upon the importation of machinery. | 458 |
| 347 | do | Sept. 14 | Military events in Mexico. The conditional acceptance of amnesty by General Diaz rejected by President Lerdo | 463 |
| 348 | do | Sept 14 | Complaints of American colonists at Tuxpan. The minister for foreign affairs promises to investigate the subject. | 469 |
| 349 | do | Sept. 14 | Kidnaping of Mr. Gonzales. The minister for foreign affairs has promised an investigation qf the case | 461 |
| 350 | do | Sept 16 | Charles Thiele, claiming American citizenship, has appealed to him for protection from imprisonment as a revolutionist. Investigation proved him to be a Mexican. | 461 |
nicaragua.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 351 | Mr. Riotte to Mr. Fish. | 1872. Jan. 21 | Inter-oceanic canal across the Isthmus of Nicaragua. States that an European house has sent an agent to that country for the purpose of negotiating for its construction. | 402 |
| 352 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Riotte | Feb. 22 | Informs him that the United States Government has fitted out an expedition for the purpose of exploring that isthmus for an inter-oceanic canal route. | 463 |
| 353 | Mr. Riotte to Mr. Fish | April 27 | Drowning of Captain Crossman and several of the crew of the steamer Kansas, of the exploring expedition. | 463 |
| 354 | do | May 10 | Presentation of Commander Hatfield to the President of Nicaragua. Success in finding a feasible route for an inter-oceanic canal. | 465 |
paraguay.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 355 | Mr. Stevens to Mr. Fish | 1872. Aug. 8 | Political condition of Paraguay. An excursion into the interior with the President and several prominent officials of the Paraguayan government. | 465 |
| 356 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Stevens | Oct, 5 | Same subject | 468 |
peru.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 357 | Mr. Settle to Mr. Fish | 1871. Sept. 22 | Political affairs in Peru. Compromise between aspirants for the presidency. | 469 |
| 358 | do | Oct. 12 | Same subject. Serious troubles apprehended at the ensuing election. | 469 |
| 359 | do | Oct. 20 | Same subject. Riotous proceedings at the election. Several killed and many wounded. | 470 |
| 360 | do | Nov. 13 | Same subject. President Balta recommends that the electoral colleges cast aside all preconceived prejudices and vote for a new candidate. | 471 |
| 361 | do | Nov. 20 | Same subject. No result, as yet, arrived at. | 472 |
| 362 | Mr. Brent to Mr. Fish | Dec. 13 | Same subject. Transmits copy of an article from El Comercio, entitled “Politics unmasked.” | 472 |
| 363 | Do | 1872. Mar. 12 | Same subject. Doctor Arenas probably the successful candidate. Reasons why. | 473 |
| 364 | do | June 6 | Same subject. Congress will have to decide the election of President. Railways and other public works inaugurated by President Balta proceeding rapidly toward completion. | 473 |
| 365 | Mr. Thomas to Mr. Fish | July 26 | Same subject. Arrest and imprisonment of President Balta by the secretary of war, who proclaims himself supreme chief of Peru. The President’s assassination while in prison by order of the Dictator. The Dictator in turn captured by the people and slain his body suspended from the tower of the cathedral. | 474 |
| 366 | do | Aug. 20 | Assault on the United States consulate at Callao by troops engaged in the cause of the late Dictator; also attack on officers of the United States Navy. The legitimate government of | 476 |
| 367 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Thomas | Sept. 26 | Peru takes measures to punish the offenders. Relative to the assassination of President Balta. | 477 |
russia.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 368 | Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Fish | 1872. Jan. 30 | Financial condition of Russia. Increasing prosperity of that country. | 477 |
| 369 | do | Feb. 11 | Speech of the Emperor at the opening of the diet of the duchy of Finland, in which he refers to the sad consequences of the famine and the ravages of contagions diseases which have lately prevailed in that country. | 478 |
| 370 | do | Feb. 18 | Alabama-claims question. Transmits copies of articles from Saint Petersburg papers concerning the same. | 479 |
| 372 | do | Mar. 11 | Coolie trade. Relative to the right of a vessel to sail under the Russian flag coming into possession of a Russian subject by a fictitious sale. | 481 |
| 373 | do | Mar. 20 | Incloses a report of the examination of an invention by a Russian officer for automatic firing of guns and batteries. | 482 |
| 374 | do | Mar. 25 | Incloses an abstract of a new treaty between China and Japan. | 484 |
| 375 | do | Mar. 25 | Re-organization of the port of Sebastopol; the plan of its defense; discussion in London concerning it. | 486 |
| 376 | do | Mar. 30 | Emigration. Transmits correspondence relative to the emigration of the Mennonite colonies to the United States. | 487 |
| 377 | do | April 6 | Same subject. Incloses extracts from a Russian journal upon the subject. | 489 |
| 378 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Schuyler | April 22 | Same subject. It is not probable that Congress will offer any inducements for them to emigrate. | 491 |
| 379 | Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Fish | April 23 | International Statistical Congress at St. Petersburg. Incloses a draught project. | 491 |
| 380 | do | May 4 | Emigration of the Mennonites. Their partial exemption from military service at home. | 492 |
| 381 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Schuyler | May 21 | International Statistical Congress. Appointment of a delegate to represent the United States. | 492 |
| 382 | Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Fish | July 12 | Cholera. Its ravages in Russia. The appearance of the small-pox, and the cattle-pest also. | 492 |
| 383 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Curtin | July 22 | Persecution of the Hebrews in Moldavia and Wallachia. Suggests steps for the amelioration of their condition. | 493 |
| 384 | Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Fish | Aug. 21 | Same subject. Views of the Russian government | 493 |
| 385 | do | Aug. 24 | International Statistical Congress. Opening of the session. | 495 |
| 336 | do | Aug. 31 | Same subject. Closing of the session. Invitation extended by several governments, through their delegates, to have the next congress held in their countries, respectively. | 496 |
| 387 | do | Sept. 4 | Conference of the Emperors of Russia, Germany, and Austria. Conjectures as to its purpose. | 496 |
| 338 | do | Sept. 14 | Persecution of the Hebrews in Roumania. Incloses copy of note from the minister for foreign affairs upon the subject. | 497 |
| 339 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Schuyler | Sept. 18 | Same subject. Mr. Schuyler’s proceedings in the matter approved. | 498 |
| 390 | Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Fish | Sept. 29 | Same subject. Incloses a memorandum on the legal position of the Hebrews in Russia; their civil and religious rights. | 498 |
salvador.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 391 | Mr. Biddle to Mr. Fish | 1871. Dec. 11 | Political affairs in Salvador. Overthrow of the government of General Dueñas and assumption of power by Don Santiago Gonzalez. | 503 |
| 392 | do | 1872. Jan. 5 | Same subject. Transmits copy of “The political constitution of Salvador.” | 505 |
| 393 | do | Jan. 8 | Same subject. Incloses copy of a memorial of the secretary of the State University, referring to that article of the constitution concerning education. | 511 |
| 394 | do | Jan. 19 | His participation in the framing of the constitution and by-laws of the Society of Arts and Sciences. | 512 |
| 395 | do | Feb. 1 | Message of the provisional president of Salvador to the national assembly. Its allusion to the political and financial condition of the country. | 512 |
| 396 | Mr. Biddle to Mr. Fish | Feb. 10 | Transmits copy of memorial of Mr. Arbiza to the legislature of Salvador upon the condition of their relations with foreign governments. Inauguration of President Gonzalez. | 514 |
| 397 | do | Mar. 12 | Transmits text of treaty between Salvador and Guatemala. | 518 |
| 398 | Mr. Biddle to Mr. Fish | Mar. 20 | Reconfederation of the States of Central America; transmits copy of the English version of the pact of the Central American Union, taken from a Panama paper. | 519 |
| 399 | do | April 10 | Hostilities between Salvador and Honduras imminent. Proclamation of the President of Honduras, with a rejoinder from the President of Salvador. | 524 |
| 400 | do | April 19 | Closing of official relations with Honduras; circular to that effect. | 527 |
| 401 | do | April 20 | Relative to the imprisonment of ex-President Dueñas, and the charges preferred against him. | 529 |
| 402 | do | May 11 | Declaration of war with Honduras. Transmits copy of the proclamation and address of President Gonzalez. | 531 |
| 403 | do | May 11 | Arrival of an envoy from Nicaragua to offer the mediation of that republic for peace. Mr. Biddle offers to co-operate in any honorable effort to reconcile belligerents. | 534 |
| 404 | do | May 20 | President Gonzalez takes the field in person at the head of the Salvadorian army; favorable results anticipated. | 535 |
| 405 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Biddle | May 24 | The case of Ex-President Dueñas; instructs him to remind the Salvadorian government of its pledge not to imperil the life of Dueñas. | 536 |
| 408 | Mr. Biddle to Mr. Fish | June 10 | The military situation of Salvador; the success of Gonzalez; the expulsion from Salvador of the two Jesuits. | 536 |
| 407 | do | June 20 | Case of Ex-President Dueñas; likelihood of a protracted trial. | 537 |
| 408 | do | June 20 | Return of President Gonzalez to Salvador; triumphant victories; peace confidently expected. | 538 |
| 409 | do | June 21 | Proclamation of peace with Honduras | 538 |
| 410 | do | June 29 | Inter-oceanic railway; alleged violation of neutrality; correspondence with the ministry of foreign relations upon the subject. | 539 |
| 411 | Do | July 22 | President Gonzalez resumes his official functions. Copy of the governmental decree. | 541 |
| 412 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Biddle. | Aug. 7 | Inter-oceanic railway; alleged violation of neutrality; his proceedings in the premises approved. | 543 |
| 413 | Mr. Biddle to Mr. Fish | Aug. 8 | Further successes of the Salvadorian troops; capture of Ex-President Medina of Honduras. | 543 |
| 414 | do | Sept. 6 | Call of a national constituent assembly to reform the constitution of Salvador; address of President Gonzalez. | 543 |
| 415 | do | Sept. 7 | Assassination of Vice-President Mendez; his great loss to Salvador. | 547 |
spain.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 416 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Fish. | 1871. Sept, 2 | Amnesty for political offenses. Incloses copy of a general decree. | 548 |
| 417 | Mr. Sickles to Mr. Fish. | Nov. 20 | Abolishment of slavery in the island of Porto Rico. Transmits copy of address presented to the government of Spain by the people of that island. | 550 |
| 418 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Adee. | 1872. April 1 | Atrocities practiced in the island of Cuba. Measures taken by Spain for their suppression. | 551 |
| 419 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Fish. | April 18 | Same subject. Case of the students murdered in the island of Cuba. | 551 |
| 420 | do | April 22 | Political disturbances; an insurrection apprehended; arrest and imprisonment of a number of Carlists. | 552 |
| 421 | Mr. Sickles to Mr. Fish | June 8 | Same subject. Formation of a new cabinet. | 553 |
| 422 | do | June 12 | Same subject. Cuban affairs; difficulty in negotiating a loan for prosecuting the war in Cuba. | 556 |
| 423 | do | June 19 | Cuban affairs. Transmits a copy of an article taken from the Epoca, describing the military and economical situation in Cuba. | 556 |
| 424 | do | June 20 | Formation of another new cabinet. Dissolution of the Cortes and a new election ordered. A new series of reforms promised. | 559 |
| 425 | do | July 11 | States that he held a reception on the occasion of the anniversary of our national independence; who were present. | 561 |
| 426 | do | Aug. 16 | Cuban affairs. Transmits copy of decree authorizing Cuba to issue bonds amounting to sixty millions of dollars. Provisions made in the decree for leasing embargoed estates for a term of years. | 562 |
| 427 | do | Aug. 18 | Emancipation law in Cuba and Porto Rico. Will forward copy of same when published. | 566 |
| 428 | do | Aug. 27 | Same subject. Incloses copy of decree promulgating regulations for enforcing emancipation law in Cuba and Porto Rico. | 566 |
| 429 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Sickles | Aug. 31 | Same subject, Instructs him to express the gratification of the United States Government at the steps taken by Spain in this direction. | 574 |
| 430 | Mr. Sickles to Mr. Fish | Oct. 6 | Same subject. Transmits copy of extracts from an address to the Crown on the subject. | 574 |
| 431 | do | Oct. 8 | Standing army for the provinces of Cuba and Porto Rico, Transmits copy of decree organizing the same. | 576 |
| 432 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Sickles | Oct, 29 | Extensive reforms to be put in operation in the Spanish colonies by the new ministry. | 580 |
| 433 | Mr. Sickles to Mr. Fish | Nov. 12 | Slavery in Cuba and Porto Rico. Incloses tabular statement showing the population of both white and colored of those islands. Also list of owners who have voluntarily manumitted slaves in Porto Rico. | 584 |
| 434 | Mr. Sickles to Mr. Fish | Nov. 23 | Colonial policy of the Spanish cabinet. Transmits copy of resolutions adopted with regard to Porto Rico. | 591 |
| 435 | Articles of armistice | 1871. Apr. 11 | Articles of armistice between Spain and the allied republics of South America. | 592 |
sweden and norway.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 436 | Mr. Andrews to Mr. Fish | 1872. Jan. 18 | Incloses copy of the King’s speech made at the opening of the Diet. Prosperity of the country. | 594 |
| 437 | do | Feb. 22 | Incloses a statement of grain, live stock, and dairy exports for previous year. Flourishing condition of the agricultural districts. | 594 |
| 438 | do | Mar. 20 | Ill-treatment of Swedes in Chicago by contractors. Incloses copy of an article taken from a Chicago paper relative thereto. | 596 |
| 439 | do | Mar. 25 | Manufactures and business of Sweden. Incloses his report on the subject. | 597 |
| 440 | do| | April 8 | Neutrality law of Sweden. Transmits copy for use at Geneva. | 599 |
| 441 | do | May 10 | Prosperity of Sweden. Wages increased 25 per cent. | 601 |
| 442 | do | Aug. 5 | Forest and forest culture in Sweden. Transmits a copy of his report concerning the same. | 601 |
switzerland.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 443 | Mr. Rublee to Mr. Fish | 1872. Sept. 13 | The members of the Tribunal of Arbitration make an excursion. Banqueted by the Federal Council. Speech of the President of Switzerland. | 646 |
| 444 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Rublee | Oct. 10 | Closing of the session of the Tribunal. Instructs him to express the thanks of this Government for the hospitality extended to the arbitrators, and also its appreciation of the eminent services rendered by the gentlemen appointed by the Swiss Government to take part in the proceedings. | 648 |
| 445 | Mr. Rublee to Mr. Fish | Nov. 4 | Same subject. Transmits copy of his note to the minister for foreign affairs. | 649 |
turkey.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 446 | Mr Fish to Mr. Morris | 1870. June 4 | Persecution of Jews in Roumania. Instructs him to ascertain facts concerning alleged recent murders, and to use efforts to prevent bloodshed. | 650 |
| 447 | Mr. Morris to Mr. Fish. | June 8 | Same subject. Occurrences greatly exaggerated. Reasons why disturbances occur there. | 650 |
| 448 | Mr. Morris to Mr. Fish | June 9 | Same subject. Transmits copy of an article taken from a Vienna paper relative to the late outrages. | 652 |
| 449 | do | June 24 | Same subject. Incloses copy of correspondence setting forth the motives which induced the late massacre. | 653 |
| 450 | do | July 6 | Same subject. Transmits statistical statements respecting the Jews in Roumania. | 654 |
| 451 | do | July 15 | Same subject. Incloses copy of letter from the political agent of Roumania stating that, instead of persecuting the Jews, they treat them with the same consideration they do their own citizens or other strangers coming into their territory. | 655 |
| 452 | Mr. Brown to Mr. Fish. | 1871. Aug. 12 | Law of the Sultan allowing foreigners to possess real estate in his dominions. Incloses a copy of the law referred to. | 656 |
| 453 | do | Sept. 9 | Death of Aali Pacha, the grand vizier, and appointment of his successor. Comments on his official character. | 660 |
| 454 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Brown | Sept. 11 | The Turkish law in relation to the tenure of real estate by foreigners. | 662 |
| 455 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Brown | Oct. 3 | Relative to the promotion of Mahmood Pacha to the post of grand vizier. Expresses regret at the death of Aali Pacha. | 662 |
| 456 | Mr. Brown to Mr. Fish | Oct. 25 | Same subject. Incloses copy of his note to the minister for foreign affairs. | 663 |
| 457 | do | Nov. 6 | Protection of American missionaries in Syria. The extent to which they may claim protection while pursuing their vocation. | 663 |
| 458 | do | Nov. 8 | Catholicism in Turkey. The American Catholic community refuse to accept a bishop sent out by the Pope as their spiritual chief. | 665 |
| 459 | do | Nov. 9 | Death of Aali Pacha. Incloses copy of note from minister for foreign affairs. | 666 |
| 460 | do | Nov. 24 | Facilities granted to merchant-vessels passing through the Bosphorus and Dardanelles. | 667 |
| 461 | do | Nov. 25 | Drawback duties on customs. Incloses copy of new regulation concerning. | 668 |
| 462 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Brown | Dec. 5 | Protection of American missionaries in Syria. His proceedings approved. | 669 |
| 463 | Mr. Brown to Mr. Fish | Dec. 14 | Merchant-vessels passing through the Bosphorus and Dardanelles. | 669 |
| 464 | do | 1872. Jan. 18 | Commerce of Turkish tobacco. Incloses copy of note from minister for foreign affairs upon the subject. | 670 |
| 465 | do | Jan. 24 | Merchant-vessels passing through the Dardanelles. Change of position of war-vessel stationed to receive the firmans of merchant-ships. | 671 |
| 466 | do | Feb. 16 | American medical college at Beirut. The question of its being recognized as an independent medical college. | 672 |
| 467 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Brown | Mar. 21 | Same subject. Approval of his proceedings. | 673 |
| 468 | Mr. Boker to Mr. Fish | Mar. 22 | Tobacco monopoly. Concessions granted to certain merchants there for the exclusive sale of tobacco. | 674 |
| 469 | do | Mar. 24 | Courts of Constantinople. A new law for their organization. Transmits copy of same. | 675 |
| 470 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Boker | April 29 | Death of Mr. Brown, secretary of legation. | 678 |
| 471 | do | July 22 | Persecution of the Jews in Roumania. Amelioration of their condition. | 678 |
| 472 | Mr. Boker to Mr. Fish | Aug. 20 | Same subject. Gives an account of an interview had with the minister for foreign affairs upon the subject. | 678 |
Correspondence with the United States consul at Bucharest.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 473 | Mr. Peixotto to Mr. Hunter | 1871. Oct. 6 | Persecution of the Jews. Sympathy of the Prince with regard to their condition. | 680 |
| 474 | do | 1872. Feb. 6 | Same subject. Homes of the Jews devastated. Large number fled to Turkey for refuge. | 681 |
| 475 | do | Feb. 7 | Same subject. The origin of the late riot. | 681 |
| 476 | do | Feb. 8 | Same subject. Further account of the late riot | 681 |
| 477 | do | Feb. 9 | Same subject. Good offices of the United States consulate implored in their behalf. Concerted action of the representatives of all powers in that quarter. | 682 |
| 478 | do | Feb. 10 | Same subject. Is waited upon by a deputation of Jewish inhabitants of Ismail. Secures an audience for them with the minister for foreign a {fairs. A copy of their petition. | 683 |
| 479 | do | Feb. 12 | Same subject. Bismarck instructs the consul of Germany to intercede in their behalf. | 685 |
| 480 | do | Feb. 15 | Same subject. Commission sent to investigate affairs at Ismail. | 685 |
| 481 | do | Feb. 27 | Same subject. Is waited upon by a deputation of Jews from Cabool; procured them an interview with the minister, who promised to grant their prayer; incloses a copy of their petition. | 686 |
| 482 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Peixotto | April 1 | Same subject. Approves his proceedings in having procured an audience with the minister for the deputation from Cabool. | 687 |
| 483 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Peixotto | April 10 | Same subject. Instructs him to communicate with the minister for foreign affairs with the view of preventing a recurrence or continuance of their persecution. | 688 |
| 484 | Mr. Peixotto to Mr. Hunter | April 5 | Same subject. Incloses extracts from the report of the procuror-general concerning the origin of the late riot at Ismail. | 688 |
| 485 | Mr. Peixotto to Mr. Hunter. | April 19 | Same subject. Trial and sentence of live Jews, including the rabbi and president of the community; a remonstrance addressed to the government signed by the representatives of the several powers residing at Bucharest. | 689 |
| 486 | Mr. Peixotto to Mr. Fish | May 5 | Same subject. Acquittal of the Cabool rioters; the minister promises to intercede in behalf of the condemned Israelites. | 690 |
| 487 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Peixotto | May 13 | Same subject. Approval of his course in addressing a remonstrance to that government against the recent maltreatment of the Israelites. | 691 |
| 488 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Peixotto. | June 13 | Same subject | 691 |
| 489 | Mr. Peixotto to Mr. Fish. | June 24 | Same subject. Acquittal of all the rioters in the several towns where the late disturbances prevailed; has been made the medium for dispensing succor to the sufferers in the recent riots. | 692 |
| 490 | do | June 29 | Same subject. Incloses a circular-note addressed to the agents of Roumania abroad, by the minister for foreign affairs, with regard to the recent disturbances at home. | 693 |
| 491 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Peixotto | July 22 | Same subject. Have instructed certain ministers of the United States in Europe to employ their good offices for the amelioration of the condition of the persecuted Jews in Roumania. | 698 |
| 492 | Mr. Peixotto to Mr. Fish | Sept. 10 | Descriptive of Roumania, its bounds, the origin and nationality of the people, climate, religion, education, industry, commerce, its financial, and military condition, &c. | 698 |
uruguay.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 493 | Mr. Stevens to Mr. Fish | 1872. Feb. 13 | Political condition of Uruguay; hopes entertained that the civil war has terminated. | 706 |
| 494 | do | Mar. 8 | Same subject. He states that the treaty of peace has been signed. | 707 |
| 495 | do | April 11 | Same subject. A new agreement of pacification has been made between the belligerents. | 707 |
| 496 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Stevens | April 19 | Relative to the extinguishment of an independent government in Paraguay. It is believed to be for the interest of the United States that Paraguay should not lose its independence. | 708 |
| 497 | Mr. Stevens to Mr. Fish. | July 8 | War between Brazil and the Argentine Republic considered imminent. | 709 |
| 493 | Mr. Hale to Mr. Stevens | Aug. 24 | Same subject. Desire of the United States Government that the existing difficulty should be settled amicably. | 709 |
| 499 | Mr. Stevens to Mr. Fish | Oct. 10 | American trade with the Rio de la Plata | 710 |
venezuela
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 500 | Mr. Pile to Mr. Fish | 1871. Oct. 22 | Blockade of the Orinoco River; incloses copy of decree to that effect. | 713 |
| 501 | Do | 1872. May 8 | Removal of the blockade; incloses copy of decree to that effect. | 714 |
| 502 | do | June 8 | Arrival of the steamer Virginius at Puerto Cabello; her owner endeavoring to effect a sale of her at that port. | 715 |
| 503 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Pile | June 22 | The case of Miguel Felipe and Bartholome Antich, naturalized citizens of the United States. | 716 |