List of Papers, with their Subjects.
proclamation, etc.
| No. | Date. | Subject. | Page. | |
| 1 | Proclamation | 1874. May 29 | Declaring that Parliament of Great Britain and Legislature of Newfoundland have passed laws to give effect to Articles XVIII to XXV, and Article XXX of the Treaty of Washington. | 1 |
| 2 | Circular | Feb. 25 | Validity of passports for two years | 3 |
argentine republic.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 3 | Mr. White to Mr. Fish | 1873. Sept. 12 | Attempted assassination of the President of the Argentine Republic. | 5 |
| 4 | Mr. Osborn to Mr. Fish | 1874. June 13 | General election in the Argentine Republic. | 5 |
| 5 | do | July 10 | Celebration of the Fourth of July | 6 |
| 6 | do | July 15 | Avellaneda elected President, and Acosta, Vice-President of the Argentine Republic. | 11 |
austria-hungary.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 7 | Mr. Jay to Mr. Fish | 1873 Nov. 6 | Opening of the Reichsrath | 12 |
| 8 | do | Dec. 24 | Virginius affair | 15 |
| 9 | do | Dec. 26 | The same subject | 16 |
| 10 | do | 1874. Mar. 25 | Ministerial crisis in Hungary | 17 |
| 11 | do | Mar. 26 | Confessional laws presented to the Reichsrath | 18 |
| 12 | do | Apr. 14 | Naturalized American citizens cited to appear for military service. | 23 |
| 13 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Jay | Apr. 29 | Resignation of Baron Lederer as umpire to the Spanish Claims Commission. | 23 |
| 14 | Mr. Delaplaine to Mr. Fish. | May 8 | Prorogation of the Reichsrath; confessional laws and financial measures. | 24 |
| 15 | do | May 11 | Declarations respecting the foreign policy of the Empire. | 25 |
| 16 | do | May 25 | Close of the sessions of the Delegations at Budapest; remarks of Count Andrassy; Austro-Hungarian budget. | 27 |
| 17 | do | May 26 | Retirement of Baron Lederer as umpire of the Spanish Claims Commission. | 29 |
| 18 | do | July 17 | International Sanitary Conference at Vienna | 30 |
| 19 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Delaplaine. | Aug. 21 | Same subject; steps taken by the United States to be represented at the Conference suspended in consequence of the close of the sessions. | 31 |
| 20 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Jay | Sept. 2 | Incloses correspqndence respecting co-operation with other powers in Japan, and the expedition in Formosa. | 32 |
| 21 | Mr. Cadwalader to Mr. Jay | Oct. 5 | Case of Josef Barts; circumstances under which a naturalized citizen of the United States may forfeit citizenship. | 33 |
| 22 | Baron Lederer to Mr. Fish | Mar. 30 | International Sanitary Conference to be held at Vienna; United States asked, if disposed, to take part. | 33 |
| 23 | Mr. Fish to Baron Lederer | Apr. 30 | Reply to the above inquiry | 34 |
| 24 | Baron Lederer to Mr. Fish | June 16 | Object and programme of the proposed Sanitary (quarantine) Conference; official invitation tendered to the United States to send a delegate. | 34 |
| 25 | do | Aug. 5 | Close of the sessions of the Quarantine Conference; a representative from the United States no longer necessary. | 38 |
barbary states.
morocco.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 26 | Mr. Mathews to Mr. Fish | 1873. Sept. 17 | Death of Sidi Mohammed, Sultan of Morocco; accession of his son Mulay Hassan; precaution against disturbances. | 38 |
| 27 | do | 1874. Jan. 17 | Official announcement of the accession of Mulay Hassan. | 40 |
| 28 | do | Feb. 11 | Promise of the Sultan to discontinue the Deposition of tolls or gate-taxes on animals carrying produce and merchandise; disturbances in certain parts of the empire reported. | 40 |
| 29 | do | July 9 | Revolt of the mountaineers of Tangier; quiet restored: arrival of war-vessels. | 41 |
| 30 | do | Aug. 24 | Meeting of the foreign representatives to consider the disturbed state of the province of Tangier; joint note on the subject addressed to the minister of foreign affairs. | 42 |
tripoli.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 31 | Mr. Vidal to Mr. Hunter | 1873. Nov. 6 | Suspected slave-traffic between Tripoli and Constantinople: reports investigation on the subject. | 43 |
| 32 | do | 1874. June 30 | Visit to the eastern part of Tripoli | 48 |
tunis.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 33 | Mr. Heap to Mr. Hunter | 1873. Oct. 23 | General Keredine appointed prime minister and minister of foreign affairs. | 50 |
| 34 | do | Nov. 10 | Visit to General Sidi Mustafa and General Keredine. | 51 |
| 35 | do | 1874. Feb. 26 | Release of the murderers of the United States dragoman at Bizerta; incloses note to the minister of foreign affairs on the subject. | 52 |
| 36 | do | Mar. 16 | Same subject; the murderers are recaptured | 52 |
| 37 | do | Apr. 14 | Protection extended to subjects of the Bey by foreign consuls. | 53 |
| 38 | do | June 2 | General Rustem’s expedition; project of introducing the water of the Mediterranean into the desert of Sahara. | 53 |
belgium.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 39 | Mr. Jones to Mr. Fish | 1873. Dec. 28 1874. | Bill before the Belgian Chambers relative to emigrants. | 54 |
| 40 | do | Mar. 18 | Extradition law | 56 |
| 41 | do | Mar. 22 | Report of Mr. Wouters upon the question of extradition. | 58 |
| 42 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Jones | June 17 | Joint resolution providing for the termination of the treaty between the United States and Belgium, concluded July 17, 1858; instruction to communicate it to the Belgian governments | 64 |
| 43 | Mr. ones to Mr. Fish | July 1 | Same subject; note to Belgian government giving notice of the termination of the treaty. | 64 |
| 44 | do | July 7 | Same subject; note from the minister for foreign affairs agreeing in the termination of the treaty of July 17, 1858, with the United States on July 1, 1875. | 65 |
brazil.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 45 | Mr. Partridge to Mr. Fish | 1873. Feb. 20 | Administration of estates of deceased American citizens; treaty of 1828. | 66 |
| 46 | Mr. Partridge to Mr. Fish. | 1873. Sept. 23 | Brazilian budget | 69 |
| 47 | do | Oct. 10 | Decision of the arbitrators in the claim of the Earl of Dundonald. | 70 |
| 48 | Mr. Shannon to Mr. Fish | Nov. 24 | Note from the Argentine, government to the Brazilian minister respecting its relations with Brazil. | 71 |
| 49 | do | Nov. 30 1874. | Thanks of the Brazilian government for the services of the United States Minister in the Dundonald claim. | 72 |
| 50 | do | Jan. 15 | Relations between Brazil and the Argentine Republic. | 73 |
| 51 | do | Jan. 23 | Report upon the arming by the Argentine government of the island of Martin Garcia. | 75 |
| 52 | do | Feb. 12 | New Brazilian tariff | 80 |
| 53 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Shannon | Feb. 24 | The arming of the island of Martin Garcia; no right to interfere with. | 81 |
| 54 | Mr. Shannon to Mr. Fish | Mar. 1 | Trial of the Bishop of Olinda; he is sentenced to four years’ hard labor. | 81 |
| 55 | Mr. Partridge to Mr. Fish | Mar. 24 | Complications between Brazil and the Argentine Republic. | 84 |
| 56 | do | April 9 | Same subject | 84 |
| 57 | do | April 16 | Note to the Brazilian government respecting the reduction of duty on imports from the United States. | 86 |
| 58 | do | April 24 | Complications between Brazil and the Argentine Republic. | 90 |
| 59 | do | May 19 | Railroad and steamship companies | 90 |
| 60 | do | May 20 | Opening of the Brazilian Legislative Chambers; speech of the Emperor. | 92 |
| 61 | do | Aug. 22 | Refunding by the United States to the government of Brazil the money paid by the latter in the matter of the Caroline. | 94 |
| 62 | do | Aug. 24 | Termination of consular conventions between Brazil and several European powers. | 94 |
| 63 | Mr. Fish to Senhor Torreão de Barros. | June 26 | Asking the appointment of a time for refunding the money paid by Brazil in the matter of the brig Caroline. | 95 |
| 64 | Senhor Torreão de Barros to Mr. Fish. | June 29 | Appointment of a time for the purpose above mentioned. | 96 |
central american states.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 65 | Mr. Williamson to Mr. Fish. | 1873. Sept. 14 | Celebration of the fifty-second anniversary of the independence of Central America; prospects respecting: a union of the States. | 96 |
| 66 | do | Sept. 23 | Failure of Palaeios’ revolutionary movement against Guatemala, Honduras, and Salvador. | 98 |
| 67 | do | Sept. 28 | Application of Swiss citizens to be married by the United States minister; the question of civil marriage; proposed exploration of the rivers Usumacinta. Motagun, and Potochic. | 99 |
| 68 | do | Oct. 4 | Civil marriages authorized in Guatemala among foreigners. | 101 |
| 69 | do | Oct. 6 | Inclosing correspondence with the governor of Guatemala respecting the bombardment of Omoa by the British man-of-war Niobe. | 102 |
| 70 | do | Oct. 6 | Marriage solemnized at the United States legation at Guatemala. | 106 |
| 71 | do | Oct. 12 | Revolutionary movements | 107 |
| 72 | do | Oct. 18 | Presentation of the United States minister’s credentials to the President of Salvador. | 108 |
| 73 | do | Oct. 20 | Banquet at San Salvador; success of military operations against Honduras. | 110 |
| 74 | do | Nov. 2 | Treaty between Guatemala, Salvador, and Nicaragua. | 111 |
| 75 | do | Nov. 5 | Circular of the Costa Rican government | 112 |
| 76 | do | Nov. 15 | Political prospects of Honduras | 116 |
| 77 | do | Nov. 15 | Reply to the circular of the Costa Rican government | 116 |
| 78 | do | Nov. 25 | Circular of the government of Nicaragua | 117 |
| 79 | do | Nov. 26 | Conference at Chingo respecting the presidency of Honduras; proposed basis for the pacification of the Central American States. | 124 |
| 80 | do | Dec. 3 | Projected conference of the Presidents of the Central American States. | 125 |
| 81 | do | Dec. 10 | Same subject; the President of Costa Rica accedes to the proposal. | 126 |
| 82 | Mr. Williamson to Mr. Fish. | 1873. Dec. 11 | Same subject; memorandum of conversation between Mr. Williamson and President Guardia. | 126 |
| 83 | do | Dec. 13 | Same subject; correspondence with President Guardia. | 128 |
| 84 | do | Dec. 14 | Proposed sale of the steamship Montijo by the government of Nicaragua to Costa Rica. | 129 |
| 85 | do | Dec. 14 | Note to the government of Nicaragua respecting Mr. Williamson’s conversation with President. Guardia. | 130 |
| 86 | do | Dec. 17 | Mr. Williamson’s interview with the President of Salvador respecting the proposed conference of the Central American Presidents’ | 131 |
| 87 | do | Dec. 21 | Correspondence with the Guatemalan government respecting prevention of war in Central America. | 132 |
| 88 | Mir. Davis to Mr. Williamson | Dec. 22 | Proposed meeting of the Presidents of tie Central American republics. | 133 |
| 89 | Mr. Williamson to Mr. Fish. | Dec. 22 | Reply to instruction | 133 |
| 90 | do | Dec. 29 | Reply to instructions | 134 |
| 91 | do | 1874. Jan. 3 | Pacification of the republics of Central America proposed meeting of the Presidents. | 135 |
| 92 | do | Jan. 7 | Extract from the “Porvenir” relative to the situation in Central America. | 137 |
| 93 | do | Jan. 10 | Decree of Señor Leiva on assuming the provisional presidency of Honduras. | 139 |
| 94 | do | Jan. 14 | Negotiations with Arias | 140 |
| 95 | do | Jan. 23 | Capture of Comavagua and overthrow of Arias | 141 |
| 96 | do | Jan. 27 | Same subject | 141 |
| 97 | do | Feb. 19 | Outrage upon the consulate of the United States at Omoa; satisfaction demanded. | 142 |
| 98 | do | Feb. 26 | Prospects of Ponciano Leiva, President of Honduras. | 143 |
| 99 | do | Mar. 16 | Inclosing correspondence respecting the relations between Costa Rica and the other Central American republics. | 144 |
| 100 | do | Mar. 23 | Decrees of the Guatemalan government relative to the religious orders: abolition of monasteries. | 147 |
| 101 | do | Mar. 26 | Discovery of a conspiracy to overthrow the government of Costa Rica. | 147 |
| 102 | do | Mar. 31 | Address of Gonzalez, President of Salvador, to the people of Central America. | 148 |
| 103 | do | Apr. 14 | Inclosing extract from a report by the minister for foreign affairs of Salvador respecting the relations between Costa Rica and the other Central American republics. | 153 |
| 104 | do | Apr. 25 | Outrage committed upon Mr. Magee, the British vice-consul at San José. Guatemala. | 154 |
| 105 | do | May 4 | Same subject; full statement | 155 |
| 106 | do | May 15 | Same subject: further correspondence inclosed | 160 |
| 107 | do | May 23 | Message of Tomas Guardia, President of Costa Rica. | 164 |
| 108 | do | May 25 | Political affairs in Honduras | 167 |
| 109 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Williamson | May 26 | Outrage on the British vice-consul at San José de Guatemala; investigation into the conduct of the United States consular agent requested. | 168 |
| 110 | Mr. Williamson to Mr. Fish | May 29 | Population and debt of the Central American States. | 168 |
| 111 | do | June 5 | Reply of the constitutional assembly of Costa Rica to the message of the President. | 169 |
| 112 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Williamson | June 8 | Containing instructions to express to the Guatemalan government the expectation that the perpetrator of the outrage on the British vice-consul at San José will be punished, and commenting on the conduct, of the United States consular agent at that place. | 171 |
| 113 | Mr. Williamson to Mr. Fish | June 9 | Report of the minister of foreign affairs of Costa Rica. | 171 |
| 114 | do | June 24 | Obstacles to a union of the Central American States. | 172 |
| 115 | do | July 10 | Invasion of Guatemalan territory by Mexican troops. | 174 |
| 116 | do | July 27 | Close of the trial of Gonzalez for the outrage upon the British vice-consul at San José de Guatemala; dissatisfaction of the British Chargé with the sentence. | 175 |
| 117 | do | Aug. 4 | Political affairs in Nicaragua; decree of President Quadra. | 176 |
| 118 | do | Aug. 11 | Second trial of Gonzalez and Bulnes, perpetrators of the outrage on Vice-Consul Magees; British Chargé protests against the release of Bulnes. | 177 |
| 119 | Mr. Williamson to Mr. Fish. | 1874. Aug. 15 | Correspondence between the minister of foreign affairs of Guatemala and the President of Honduras respecting the imprisonment of Señor Arias. | 178 |
| 120 | do | Aug. 17 | Proposing to furnish various information respecting Central America. | 180 |
| 121 | do | Aug. 21 | Third trial of Gonzalez and Bulnes; dissatisfaction of the British chargé with the sentence; indemnity demanded and granted. | 182 |
| 122 | Señor Dardon to Mr. Fish | 1873. Aug. 30 | Stating that the steamer General Sherman, carrying the American flag, is engaged in a hostile expedition against Central American states, and requesting her detention. | 183 |
| 123 | Mr. Fish to Señor Dardon | Sept. 9 | Same subject; United States not responsible for the acts of the “General Sherman” if she has been sold to foreigners; but orders will be given for her arrest if she has committed any acts of piracy on the high seas. | 183 |
| 124 | Señor Dardon to Mr. Fish | Nov. 22 | Requesting the detention at the New York custom-house of arms belonging to insurgents against Guatemala and Salvador. | 185 |
| 125 | Mr. Fish to Señor Dardon | 1874. Jan. 15 | Same subject; the arms cannot be detained except upon an order from a court of justice. | 185 |
| 126 | Señor Benard to Mr. Fish | Sept. 14 | Interoceanic canal; the question of its locality not being decided; the Nicaraguan minister announces his departure; incloses a pamphlet respecting the projected canal. | 186 |
| 127 | J Mr. Fish to Senor Benard | Sept. 16 | Same subject | 194 |
chili.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 128 | Mr. Logan to Mr. Fish | 1873. Sept. 25 | Invitation extended to the United States minister to act as arbiter in a question of dispute between the governments of Bolivia and Chili. | 194 |
| 129 | do | Nov. 10 | Note from the Chilian minister of foreign affairs respecting the neutrality of the Straits of Magellan; boundary question between Chili and the Argentine Republic. | 195 |
| 130 | do | Dec. 13 | Formal designation of the United States minister to act as arbiter in the dispute between Bolivia and Chili. | 197 |
| 131 | do | Dec. 27 | Same sublect | 197 |
china.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 132 | Mr. Low to Mr. Fish | 1873. July 19 | Inclosing correspondence respecting a Peruvian mission to China and Japan. | 198 |
| 133 | Mr. Williams to Mr. Fish | Aug. 26 | Ill-treatment of Chinese residents in Ecuador | 202 |
| 134 | do | Nov. 6 | Difference between the Spanish chargé d’affaires and the Yamun, respecting the prohibition of coolie emigration to Spanish colonies. | 202 |
| 135 | do | Nov, 18 | Inundation in Manchuria, and brigandage arising from consequent distress. | 215 |
| 136 | do | Nov. 20 | Inclosing further correspondence respecting the Peruvian mission to China. | 219 |
| 137 | do | Nov. 24 | Adjustment of the differences between the Spanish chargé d’affaires and the Yamun. | 228 |
| 138 | do | 1874. Jan. 23 | Inclosing correspondence with the consul at Tientsin respecting the purchase of the premises of the American Southern Presbyterian Mission at Hang-chow. | 232 |
| 139 | do | Feb. 9 | Inclosing correspondence respecting the telegraph laid between Woosung and Shanghai. | 246 |
| 140 | do | Feb. 12 | Capture of Suh-Chan, the last stronghold of the Mohammedan rebels. | 250 |
| 141 | do | Mar. 30 | Corean affairs | 253 |
| 142 | do | May 29 | Right of American citizens to serve under the Japanese government. | 254 |
| 143 | do | May 30 | Riot at Shanshai | 257 |
| 144 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Avery | June 27 | Inclosing copy of an act relating to embassadors, consuls, and other officers, approved June 17, 1874. | 274 |
| 145 | Mr. Williams to Mr. Fish | 1874. July 7 | Trial and sentence of persons concerned in an attack made upon Rev. H. Corbett, at Chi-mi. | 274 |
| 146 | do | July 20 | Correspondence relating to the proposed dredging of the Woosung Bar. | 297 |
| 147 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Williams | July 29 | Instruction respecting Americans in the military service of China or Japan. | 300 |
| 148 | Mr. Williams to Mr. Fish | Aug. 15 | Demand of the magistracy of Hong-Kong for the extradition from Shanghai of W. Jackson, an American citizen, accused of piracy. | 301 |
| 149 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Williams | Aug. 29 | Transmitting copy of an instruction to the consul-general respecting the participation of United States citizens in the Japanese expedition to Formosa. | 303 |
| 150 | do | Aug. 29 | Transmitting copy of an instruction to the minister in Japan relating to the co-operation between the United States and other western powers in Japan. | 304 |
| 151 | do | Sept. 1 | Transmitting copy of an instruction to the minister in Japan respecting the authority conferred by the act of June 22, 1860, on ministers of the United States in countries where rights of exterritoriality are granted. | 304 |
| 152 | Mr. Williams to Mr. Fish | Sept. 3 | Arrest of General Le Gendre for his connection with the Japanese expedition to Formosa; his protest. | 304 |
| 153 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Williams | Oct. 23 | Transmitting copy of an instruction to the consul-general respecting the case of Walter Jackson. | 311 |
| 154 | Mr. Cadwalader to Mr. Williams. | Nov. 2 | Transmitting copy of an instruction to the consul-general respecting the arrest of General Le Gendre. | 311 |
| 155 | Mr. Henderson to Mr. Davis. | June 1 | Visit to Liang-Kiau Bay, Formosa. | 311 |
| 156 | do | June 3 | Conversation with the Taotai at Amoy respecting the alleged participation of American citizens in the Formosan expedition. | 314 |
| 157 | do | June 6 | Inclosing correspondence with Commander Kautz, U. S. N., respecting the Japanese expedition to Formosa; the consul’s notification on the subject of the participation of Americans in the expedition. | 317 |
| 158 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Davis | June 16 | Same subject | 318 |
| 159 | do | June 23 | Same subject; correspondence with the consul at Amoy. | 322 |
| 160 | do | June 23 | Assent accorded to the Great Northern Telegraph Company by the Chinese authorities to the construction of a telegraph on Chinese soil. | 323 |
| 161 | Mr. Henderson to Mr. Davis. | June 23 | Expedition to Formosa; the United States consul at Amoy solicited by Chinese officers to intervene in the matter. | 324 |
| 162 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Davis | July 21 | Further information respecting the expedition to Formosa; relative strength of the Chinese and Japanese; proposed telegraph from Foochow to Formosa. | 326 |
| 163 | do | Aug. 11 | General Le Gendre; his connection with the Formosa expedition; his arrest. | 328 |
| 164 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Seward | Aug. 26 | Americans in the Japanese service; right of American citizens to enter the military service of foreign powers; disapproval of the notification issued by the consul at Amoy. | 332 |
| 165 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Cadwalader. | Aug. 27 | Proposed telegraph from Foochow to Amoy | 335 |
| 166 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Seward | Aug. 31 | Case of Walter Jackson, claiming to be an American citizen; requisition of the authorities of Hong-Kong for his delivery to them; no authority to grant a warrant of extradition in such a case. | 338 |
| 167 | Mr. Seward to Mr. Cadwalader. | Aug. 31 | Identical note addressed by the consuls-general in China to their respective superiors respecting the neutrality of the foreign settlements in China and Japan in case of war. | 339 |
| 168 | do | Sept. 2 | Release of General Le Gendre from arrest | 340 |
| 169 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Henderson | Sept. 4 | Respecting Mr. Henderson’s notification in regard to the Formosa expedition; Mr. Fish’s dispatch No. 409, to the consul-general, referred to. | 344 |
| 170 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Williams | Sept. 8 | Transmitting copy of correspondence with the consul at Amoy, respecting the participation of citizens of the United States in the Japanese expedition to Formosa. | 345 |
| 171 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Williams | 1874. Sept. 12 | Trial of persons who attacked Mr. Corbett, an American missionary, at Chimi; course of Mr. Williams and Mr. Sheppard approved. | 345 |
| 172 | Mr. Cadwalader to Mr. Seward. | Oct. 9 | Arrest of General Le Gendre; the Department withholds its approval until further information on the subject is received. | 346 |
| 173 | do | Oct. 20 | The course of the consul-general in relation to telegraph-lines in China approved. | 346 |
| 174 | do | Oct. 23 | Case of Walter Jackson; extradition proceedings inapplicable thereto. | 347 |
| 175 | do | Nov. 2 | General Le Gendre; proceedings against him disapproved. | 348 |
colombia.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 176 | Mr. Scruggs to Mr. Fish | 1873. Oct. 7 | Desire of the President of Colombia that the country shall be represented in the Centennial Exhibition to be held at Philadelphia. | 351 |
| 177 | do | Nov. 17 | Political affairs in the State of Panama | 351 |
| 178 | do | Nov. 27 | Election of Dr. Santiago Perez as President of Colombia; commerce with the United States; mining operations; projected railway. | 352 |
| 179 | do | Dec. 27 | Stoning of the house of the United States minister. | 353 |
| 180 | do | 1874. Jan. 7 | Inclosing correspondence with the Colombian government respecting the interruption of transit on the Isthmus of Panama. | 355 |
| 181 | do | Jan. 7 | Inauguration of General Salgar as governor of Cundinamorca. | 357 |
| 182 | do | June 17 | Inclosing extracts from the report of the minister of foreign affairs for the year ending April, 1874. | 357 |
| 183 | do | June 17 | Appointment of Senor Felipe Zapata as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to Great Britain. France, and the United States. | 359 |
| 184 | do | June 27 | Inclosing translation of a law prescribing the manner in which the personal effects of diplomatic agents in Colombia may be imported free of duty. | 360 |
| 185 | do | July 27 | Celebration of the sixty-fourth anniversary of the independence of Colombia; dress of diplomatic officers on ceremonial occasions. | 361 |
| 186 | do | Aug. 7 1873. | Controversy between Colombia and Venezuela | 362 |
| 187 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Scruggs | Oct. 29 | Inclosing correspondence in regard to the disturbances on the Isthmus of Panama, and directing that the Colombian government be asked to prevent attacks upon the road. | 363 |
denmark.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 188 | Mr. Cramer to Mr. Fish. | 1874. Jan. 14 | Denial by the German chargé d’affaires of the truth of the report that Germany is in treaty with Denmark for the acquisition of the West India Islands. | 368 |
| 189 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Cramer | May 5 | Return of discharged convicts arrived in the United States from Denmark. | 368 |
| 190 | do | May 8 | Same subject; conversation with the Danish chargé d’affaires at Washington. | 309 |
| 191 | Mr. Cramer to Mr. Fish | Aug. 20 | Celebration of the one thousandth anniversary of the settlement of Iceland. | 370 |
| 192 | do | Sept. 5 | Common monetary system adopted by the three Scandinavian kingdoms. | 377 |
| 193 | Mr. Hegermann to Mr. Fish. | Jan 7 | Requesting the support of the United States legations in China and Japan for the Great Northern Telegraph Company at Copenhagen. | 378 |
| 194 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Hegermann. | Jan. 22 | Stating that the diplomatic representatives at Yedo and Peking would be directed to report upon the expediency of intervention in the matter of the Great Northern Telegraph Company. | 380 |
| 195 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Hegermann | 1874. April 29 | Inclosing copy of dispatch, No. 19, from the United States chargé d’affaires at Peking, respecting the action of the Chinese authorities in regard to the Great Northern Telegraph Company. | 380 |
| 196 | Mr. Hegermann to Mr. Fish | May 3 | Expressing thanks for the documents accompanying Mr. Fish’s note of the 29th April. | 381 |
| 197 | do | June 14 | Communicating the views of the Danish government respecting a proposed international convention for the protection of submarine cables. | 381 |
| 198 | Mr. Cadwalader to Mr. Hegermann. | July 15 | Expressing pleasure that the efforts of the representatives of the United States, in behalf of the Great Northern Telegraph Company, have been of service to the interests of Denmark. | 383 |
ecuador.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 199 | Mr. Wing to Mr. Fish | 1873. May 15 | Current coin of Ecuador | 383 |
| 200 | do | Aug. 11 | Convening of the Ecuadorian Congress | 384 |
| 201 | do | Aug. 28 | Outrage upon the grave of William C. Doval | 384 |
| 202 | do | Sent. 20 | Report of the minister of the treasury of Ecuador | 389 |
| 203 | do | Sept. 25 | Amnesty granted to those accused of political offenses against Ecuador. | 390 |
| 204 | do | Oct. 10 | Removal of duty on American machinery | 390 |
| 205 | do | Nov. 12 | Earthquake at Quito | 391 |
| 206 | do | Dec. 2 | Failure to detect the perpetrators of the outrage on the Protestant cemetery. | 391 |
| 207 | do | Dec. 6 | Readiness of Ecuador to adopt such a code of signals as may be agreed upon by other powers. | 391 |
| 208 | do | Dec. 12 | Inclosing a copy of a decree granting an annual tribute to the Pone. | 392 |
| 209 | do | Dec. 28 | Construction of high-roads and railroads by American engineers. | 393 |
| 210 | do | Dec. 30 | Inclosing copy of an enactment of the Congress of Ecuador, placing that republic under the protection of the Sacred Heart. | 393 |
| 211 | do | 1874. Mar. 2 | Inclosing newspaper article respecting coal and salt mines in Ecuador. | 394 |
| 212 | do | Mar. 30 | Inclosing correspondence respecting the act of the United States Congress authorizing the coinage of money for foreign countries to be executed at the United States mints. | 395 |
| 213 | do | April 6 | Information and suggestions respecting steamship-lines. | 396 |
| 214 | do | Aug. 10 | Inclosing newspaper extracts respecting steam-navigation along the Pacific coast. | 396 |
| 215 | do | Aug. 11 | Financial crisis in Ecuador | 398 |
france.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 216 | Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish | 1873. Aug. 30 | Number of American citizens in France | 400 |
| 217 | do | Sept. 9 | Coinage of the mint in France | 400 |
| 218 | do | Oct. 20 | Number of Americans in France; proposed American directory. | 401 |
| 219 | do | Oct. 31 | Incloses translation of a letter addressed by the Count de Chambord to Mr. Chesnelon. | 402 |
| 220 | do | Nov. 9 | Commission elected to consider the proposition of General Changarnier. | 404 |
| 221 | do | Nov. 13 | Suggesting that the attention of naturalized citizens born in France be called to the inconvenience and expense they incur in returning to the place of their birth. | 404 |
| 222 | do | Nov. 14 1874. | French politics | 405 |
| 223 | do | Jan. 9 | Ministerial crisis threatened | 406 |
| 224 | do | Jan. 15 | Return of quiet in the ministry. First presidential ball. | 407 |
| 225 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Washburne | Jan. 30 | Inclosing copy of a dispatch from the ministers at St. Petersburg, Berlin, and Copenhagen respecting the reported transfer of the Danish West India Islands to Germany. | 407 |
| 226 | do | Feb. 2 | Same subject | 407 |
| 227 | Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish. | 1874. Feb. 24 | Case of Ernest Marx, an American citizen, arrested on the ground of owing military service to France. | 407 |
| 228 | do | April 24 | Effect of the President’s veto of the currency bill in Europe. | 408 |
| 229 | do | May 5 | Passport refused in the case of a lady, formerly American, divorced from an Englishman, and intending to marry a Frenchman. | 408 |
| 230 | do | May 8 | Reconvening of the National Assembly | 409 |
| 231 | do | May 16 | Proposed convention for the amelioration of the condition of prisoners of war. | 410 |
| 232 | do | Ministerial crisis | 411 | |
| 233 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Washburne. | June 9 | Respecting the application for a passport of an American woman divorced from a British subject. | 413 |
| 234 | do | June 10 | The United States not called upon to take part in the proposed convention for the amelioration of prisoners of war. | 413 |
| 235 | Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish. | June 12 | Passage, in the National Assembly, of a provision fixing the age of voters in municipal elections at twenty-one years. | 414 |
| 236 | do | June 17 | Proposition brought forward in the National Assembly for the definitive establishment of the republic with two chambers and a president; motion of the Duke de La Rochefoucauld Bisaccia. | 414 |
| 237 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Washburne. | July 17 | Resignation of Baron Lederer and selection of Mr. Bartholdi as umpire to the joint commission of the United States and Spain. | 416 |
| 238 | Mr. Washburne to Mr. Fish. | July 24 | Exemptions of American citizens from passports; emigration to the United States. | 417 |
| 239 | do | July 24 | Resignation of Mr. Magne, minister of finance, and Mr. Fourtou, minister of the interior; they are respectively succeeded by Mr. Matthieu Bodet and General Chabaud Latonr. | 418 |
| 240 | do | Aug. 21 | Retrospect of prominent political events | 419 |
| 241 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Washburne | Sept. 7 | Inclosing copy of a letter from the mayor of Philadelphia respecting the dissatisfaction stated in the Journal Officiel to exist in the United States among French emigrants. | 426 |
germany.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 242 | Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish | 1873. July 23 | Diplomas issued by the so-called “American University of Philadelphia.” | 427 |
| 243 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Bancroft. | Aug. 18. | Inclosing correspondence respecting the University of Pennsylvania. | 427 |
| 244 | Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish | Oct. 6 | Expulsion of American alleged emigration agents from Germany. | 429 |
| 245 | do | Oct. 27 | Controversy between the German and the papal governments; letter from the Pope to the Emperor of Germany. | 431 |
| 246 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bancroft | Nov. 3 | Particulars requested respecting the expulsion of Americans from Germany. | 432 |
| 247 | Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish | Nov. 12. | Meeting of the Prussian Diet | 432 |
| 248 | do | Nov. 21 | Circumstances of the expulsion of Americans from Germany. | 433 |
| 249 | do | Dec. 1 | Tendency toward a separation of church and state in Europe: Prussian finances. | 434 |
| 250 | do | Dec. 8 | Controversy between the president of the Prussian province of Posen and Count Ledochowski, the archbishop of Gnesen and Posen. | 435 |
| 251 | do | Dee. 15 | The new law brought in by the Prussian government transferring from the clergy to civil officers the registry of births, marriages, and deaths; composition of the Prussian Diet; school system in Prussia and Bavaria; attitude of Switzerland toward the ultramontanists. | 437 |
| 252 | do | Dec. 22 | General approbation of the President’s message in Germany. | 437 |
| 253 | do | 1874. Jan. 9 | Negotiation between Denmark and Germany on their boundary in Jutland; desire of the German government for the acquisition of West Indian colonies denied. | 439 |
| 254 | do | Jan. 12 | Same subject | 439 |
| 255 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bancroft | Feb. 11 | Same subject | 440 |
| 256 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bancroft | 1874. Feb. 18 | Requesting inquiry into a report that a murderer named Rohrer has been offered his discharge on condition that he will emigrate to the United States. | 440 |
| 257 | do | Mar. 4 | Accepting the resignation of Mr. Bancroft as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the United States to Germany, and expressing appreciation of his services. | 441 |
| 258 | Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish | Mar. 9 | Proposed issue of governmental bills; pay of members of the Diet. | 441 |
| 259 | do | Mar. 23 | Denying the truth of the report respecting the murderer Rohrer. | 441 |
| 260 | do | Mar. 30 | Adjournment of the Imperial Diet; measures adopted and to be considered by it; reception on the birthday of the Emperor. | 442 |
| 261 | do | Apr. 13 | Manner of making appropriation for the standing army of the German Empire. | 443 |
| 262 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bancroft | Apr. 21 | Presentation of the minister’s letters of recall | 444 |
| 263 | Mr. Bancroft to Mr. Fish | Apr. 27 | Prorogation of the Imperial Diet; measures passed during the session. | 444 |
| 264 | do | June 26 | Objections made by the German government to an order of the United States district court of New York directing the sworn testimony of German citizens in certain places in Germany to be taken by United States consuls. | 446 |
| 265 | do | June 29 | Naturalized American citizens summoned for military service in Germany; interpretation of Article IY of the naturalization treaty between the United States and North Germany. | 446 |
| 266 | do | June 30 | Expressing gratitude for the language in which his resignation was accepted; security obtained by treaty stipulations for American naturalized citizens on their visits to Germany; friendly relations between the United States and Germany. | 448 |
| 267 | Mr. Nicholas Fish to Mr. Fish. | July 15 | Attempted assassination of Prince Bismarck; letter addressed to him by the United States chargé d’affaires congratulating him on his escape. | 449 |
| 268 | do | July 20 | Reply of the minister of foreign affairs to the above. | 452 |
| 269 | do | July 27 | Incloses correspondence with the German government respecting the taking of the testimony of German, citizens by American consuls. | 453 |
| 270 | Mr. Cadwalader to Mr. Nicholas Fish. | Aug. 1 | Acknowledging Mr. N. Fish’s dispatch No. 4; previous approval of his congratulation of Prince Bismarck on his escape from attempted assassination referred to. | 455 |
| 271 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Nicholas Fish. | Aug. 17 | Approval of Mr. Bancroft’s interpretation of the naturalization treaty with Germany; instructions respecting naturalized citizens and those who have no right to citizenship. | 455 |
| 272 | do | Aug. 18 | Order of the court of the southern district of New York naming certain United States consuls to take testimony in Germany; explanation of the matter to be communicated to the German government. | 456 |
| 273 | do | Sept. 2 | Inclosing copies of instructions addressed to the minister in Japan and the consul-general in China, relating to the importance of concert between the treaty powers in Japan, and to the connection of American citizens with the Japanese expedition to Formosa. | 460 |
| 274 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Fish. | Oct. 30 | Same subject as No. 272 | 460 |
| 275 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Davis | Nov. 14 | Same subject; no reply received from the German minister to the representations of the United States Government; copies inclosed of statutes enacted by the United States Government to insure to other powers the opportunity of obtaining testimony in the United States. | 461 |
| 276 | do | Nov. 17 | Same subject; receipt of a note from the German minister relating thereto. | 462 |
| 277 | Mr. Schlözer to Mr. Fish | Nov. 13 | Same subject; incloses dispatch from the German foreign office. | 462 |
great britain.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 278 | General Schenck to Mr. Fish | 1873. Apr. 30 | Charges made on telegrams sent to the United States by the Anglo-American Telegraph Company. | 465 |
| 279 | Mr. Fish to General Schenck | June 27 | Same subject; inclosing letter from Mr. Orton, president of the Western Union Telegraph Company, in reply to General Schenck’s communication. | 467 |
| 280 | General Schenck to Mr. Fish | July 7 | Inclosing correspondence upon the same subject with the general manager of the Anglo-American Telegraph Company. | 469 |
| 281 | do | July 26 | Rejoinder to Mr. Orton’s letter in answer to General Schenck’s communication on the above subject. | 470 |
| 282 | do | Aug. 5 | Inclosing copy of the Queen’s speech on the prorogation of Parliament. | 475 |
| 283 | do | Aug. 12 | Deportation of convicts and paupers from Great Britain to the United States. | 476 |
| 284 | do | Aug. 22 | Reduction of transatlantic telegraph rates. | 483 |
| 285 | do | Aug. 23 | Increase; without notice to traders, of the duties on rum and tobacco at British settlements on the Gold Coast of Africa. | 484 |
| 286 | Mr. Davis to General Schenck. | Sept. 2 | Replies of the British government respecting the deportation of criminals and paupers to the United States not satisfactory. | 486 |
| 287 | General Schenck to Mr. Fish. | Sept. 13 | Prize offered by British societies for the best essay on the subject of a code of public international law. | 487 |
| 288 | do | Oct. 4 | Blockade of a part of the Gold Coast of Africa | 488 |
| 289 | do | Oct. 15 | Consular convention between the United States and Great Britain. | 489 |
| 290 | Mr. Fish to General Schenck. | Nov. 8 | Case of Albert A. Gardner, master of the American ship Anna Camp; necessity of a consular convention between the United States and Great Britain. | 490 |
| 291 | General Schenck to Mr. Fish. | Dee. 12 | Facilities to be extended at Hobart Town to the United States expedition for observing the transit of Venus. | 491 |
| 292 | do | 1874. Jan. 24 | Early dissolution of Parliament. | 492 |
| 293 | do | Jan. 26 | Inclosing Mr. Disraeli’s speech on the dissolution of Parliament. | 492 |
| 294 | Mr. Fish to General Schenck. | Feb. 4 | Inclosing parts of a dispatch from the United States consul at Tripoli, stating that a slave-trade has been carried on between Africa and Constantinople by the way of Malta, and requesting that the subject be brought to the notice of Earl Granville. | 494 |
| 295 | General Schenck to Mr. Fish. | Feb. 5 | Inclosing correspondence respecting facilities to be extended in New Zealand to the United States expedition for observing the transit of Venus. | 494 |
| 296 | do | Feb. 10 | Consular convention between the United States and Great Britain. | 495 |
| 297 | do | Feb. 18 | Result of the elections in favor of the conservatives; change of ministry. | 496 |
| 298 | Mr. Moran to Mr. Fish | Feb. 25 | Members of the new cabinet; reception of the heads of embassies and legations by Lord Derby, the new secretary of state for foreign affairs. | 497 |
| 299 | do | Mar. 7 | Opening of the Ninth Parliament | 499 |
| 300 | do | Mar. 21 | Inclosing the Queen’s speech; read by the lord chancellor at the opening of Parliament. | 500 |
| 301 | do | Mar. 31 | Inclosing correspondence with Lord Derby respecting the alleged slave-trade between Tripoli and Constantinople, via Malta. | 501 |
| 302 | do | Apr. 9 | Inclosing newspaper articles respecting the reported cession of the Fiji Islands to Great Britain. | 502 |
| 303 | do | May 7 | Earl Russell’s speech in Parliament respecting the treaty of Washington. | 505 |
| 304 | do | May 16 | Alleged cession of the Fiji Islands to Great Britain; letter addressed by Lord Kimberley to Commodore Goodenough and Mr. Layard, instructing them to report upon the Fiji Islands. | 506 |
| 305 | do | May 30 | Raising of the blockade of the Gold Coast | 514 |
| 306 | General Schenck to Mr. Fish | June 3 | Discussion in Parliament respecting the treaty of Washington. | 514 |
| 307 | do | June 11 | Incloses communications from the British Government respecting the alleged slave-trade between Tripoli and Constantinople. | 517 |
| 308 | General Schenck to Mr. Fish | 1873. July 18 | Inclosing the report of Commodore Goodenough and Mr. Consul Layard on the offer of the cession of the Fiji Islands to the British Crown. | 519 |
| 309 | do | Aug. 7 | Prorogation of Parliament: the Queen’s speech | 539 |
| 310 | do | Aug. 20 | Appeal made by Don Carlos to the Christian powers. | 541 |
| 311 | Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. | Sept. 30 | Inquiring if any steps have been taken by the British government to carry into effect the provisions of Article XXX of the treaty of Washington as to United States vessels. | 546 |
| 312 | Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Fish. | Oct. 1 | Suggesting a practical mode of carrying out the provisions of Article XXX of the treaty of Washington. | 546 |
| 313 | Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. | Oct. 4 | Same subject; stating that a copy of Sir Edward Thornton’s note of October 1st has been transmitted to the Secretary of the Treasury, with a request for an expression of his views thereon. | 547 |
| 314 | Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Fish. | 1874. Jan. 23 | Coolie trade at Macao; suggests that a joint remonstrance be addressed to the Portuguese government on the subject; inclosing a memorandum denying that there has been any emigration of coolies to British possessions since 1866. | 547 |
| 315 | do | Jan. 24 | Same subject; proclamation issued by the governor of Macao ordering the cessation of coolie emigration from that port. | 550 |
| 316 | Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. | Feb. 16 | Same subject; satisfaction expressed at the action of the governor of Macao. | 550 |
| 317 | Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Fish. | Mar. 10 | Proposed blockade of the northern coast of Spain. | 550 |
| 318 | do | Mar. 11 | Denial of the Maltese authorities that they permit the conveyance of slaves to Constantinople. | 552 |
| 319 | Mr. Davis to Sir Edward Thornton. | Apr. 4 | Inquiry respecting the laws of Canada respecting the transportation of goods and passengers on American vessels. | 552 |
| 320 | Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Davis. | Apr. 6 | Stating that the above inquiry would be referred to the governor-general of Canada, and requesting similar information in regard to Canadian vessels plying between ports of the United States. | 553 |
| 321 | Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. | Apr. 24 | Same subject; incloses letter from the Secretary of the Treasury. | 553 |
| 322 | Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Fish. | May 14 | Inclosing copy of an act passed by the colony of Newfoundland to carry into effect the provisions of treaty of Washington in regard to that colony, and requesting that the President be invited to issue the necessary proclamation on the subject. | 554 |
| 323 | Mr. Fish, to Sir Edward Thornton. | May 18 | Same subject; suggests a time for the simultaneous carrying into effect of the provisions of the treaty by the proclamations of the President of the United States and the governor-general of Canada. | 557 |
| 324 | do | May 25 | Same subject; suggests some modifications in the draft of governor-general’s proclamation, and submits a draft of a protocol. | 558 |
| 325 | Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Fish. | May 26 | Same subject; the proclamation of the governor-general of Canada to be issued to carry into effect the provisions of the treaty of Washington on the 1st of June. | 559 |
| 326 | Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. | May 27 | Same subject; appoints a time for signing the protocol. | 559 |
| 327 | Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Fish. | June 10 | Laws or Canada respecting the transportation on American vessels of goods and passengers between Canadian ports. | 559 |
| 328 | Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. | June 12 | Same subject: requests information respecting the interpretation of a doubtful point in the Canadian coasting-laws. | 560 |
| 329 | Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Fish. | June 19 | Inclosing copy of a dispatch from Her Majesty’s consul-general at Tripoli, respecting the alleged slave-traffic between Tripoli and Constantinople. | 561 |
| 330 | Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. | June 19 | Inquiring whether Labrador forms part of the Dominion of Canada. | 562 |
| 331 | Mr. Watson to Mr. Fish | July 17 | Her Majesty’s government will await the action of the United States Senate in regard to the draft of a reciprocity treaty between the United States and Canada, before taking any fresh steps respecting the fisheries commission; the right of the British government to revert to the provisions of the treaty of Washington, not to be prejudiced by any delay which may occur in connection with the reciprocity treaty. | 563 |
| 332 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Watson | 1874. July 18 | Same subject; calls attention to some slight errors implied in Mr. Watson’s note of July 17; refers to the concluding part of that note, and states the understanding of the United States Government respecting the matter to which it relates. | 563 |
| 333 | Mr. Watson to Mr. Fish | July 24 | Inclosing copy of a dispatch addressed by the Earl of Derby to Her Majesty’s ambassador at St. Petersburg respecting the proposed conference at Brussels. | 564 |
| 334 | do | July 24 | Requesting that the thanks of the Queen and Her Majesty’s government be conveyed to Mr. Edwin James, for his conduct in the outrage upon Mr. Magee, the British vice-consul at San José de Guatemala; also expressing satisfaction at the assistance rendered by the United States minister. | 566 |
| 335 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Watson | July 27 | Recalling attention to a previous note respecting the relations of Labrador to the dominion of Canada. | 567 |
| 336 | Mr. Watson to Mr. Fish | July 30 | Labrador is under the jurisdiction of Newfoundland. | 567 |
| 337 | do | Sept. 3 | Inclosing copy of a dispatch from the governor of Hong-Kong, calling attention to the number of coolies shipped from that port to San Francisco. | 567 |
| 338 | do | Sept. 9 | Respecting arrangements for the payment of the sum due from the United States to Great Britain under the award of the mixed commission. | 570 |
| 339 | Mr. Cadwalader to Mr. Watson. | Sept. 19 | Same subject; appointing a time for making the payment. | 570 |
| 340 | Mr. Watson to Mr. Cadwalader. | Sept. 21 | Same subject; stating that Mr. Howard and the writer have been named joint agents for the distribution of the award made by the mixed commission appointed under the twelfth article of the treaty of Washington, and that until further notice the drafts on the United States Treasury received by Mr. Howard and himself would be indorsed by them. | 570 |
| 341 | Mr. Watson to Mr. Fish | Sept. 21 | Same subject; inclosing copy of a dispatch from the Earl of Derby. | 571 |
| 342 | Receipt | Sept. 21 | Receipt signed in duplicate by the British agents on payment by the Secretary of State of the amount awarded to British claimants by the United States and British Claims Commission, September 21, 1874. | 571 |
| 343 | Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. | Oct. 24 | Refers to the Departments note of June 19, and mentions the necessity of having the information whether Labrador is a part of the colony of Newfoundland. | 572 |
| 344 | Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Fish. | Oct. 26 | Stating that the whole of Labrador outside of the province of Quebec, is under the jurisdiction of Newfoundland. | 572 |
| 345 | Mr. Fish to Sir Edward Thornton. | Oct. 27 | Acknowledging the receipt of the above note | 573 |
| 346 | Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Fish. | Oct. 28 | Report of the commission appointed to inquire into the alleged laxity of the police of Malta in regard to the transit through it of slaves from Tripoli to Constantinople: the British government does not think that the Malta police failed in their duty; suggests that the United States consuls communicate more unreservedly with the British officials in regard to the slave-traffic referred to. | 573 |
| 347 | Mr. Cadwalader to Sir Edward Thornton. | Nov. 5 | Acknowledging the receipt of the preceding note | 574 |
| 348 | Sir Edward Thornton to Mr. Fish. | Nov. 13 | Transmitting copy of letter from the governor-general of Canada inclosing orders of the privy council of Canada respecting the regulations governing the transportation of dutiable merchandise between the Dominion and the United States. | 574 |
greece.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 349 | Mr. Francis to Mr. Fish | 1873. May 24 | Agreement, awaiting the action of the Greek Chambers, between the Greek government and the Laurium Mining Company. | 576 |
| 350 | Mr. Read to Mr. Fish. | 1874. April 3 | Proposed increase of the duty on currants by the United States Government. | 577 |
| 351 | do | May 3 | Ministerial crisis | 577 |
| 352 | do | May 10 | Duty on dried currants | 578 |
| 353 | do | May 10 | Religious ceremonies on St. George’s Day | 579 |
| 354 | do | May 12 | Ministerial crisis | 579 |
hawaiian islands.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 355 | Mr. Peirce to Mr. Fish | 1874. Aug. 8 | Prorogation of the Hawaiian Legislative Assembly; speech of the King; new telegraph bill. | 580 |
hayti.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 356 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bassett | 1873. June 25 | Inclosing copy of a letter from Messrs. Lazarus & Co., respecting a new Haytian law prohibiting the exportation of specie. | 582 |
| 357 | Mr. Bassett to Mr. Fish | Sept. 6 | Formal reply of the National Assembly of Hayti to the message of the President. | 583 |
| 358 | do | Sept. 15 | Instructions issued to the British diplomatic agent in Hayti and San Domingo to inform the government of San Domingo that Her Majesty’s government have determined to abandon the practice which has heretofore existed of receiving political refugees in Her Majesty’s consulates and vice-consulates throughout that republic. | 584 |
| 359 | do | Sept. 15 | Consent of the British government to refer to an arbitrator certain points in the case of the Dominican insurgent steamer Telégrafe. | 585 |
| 360 | do | Sept. 15 | Circular of the Haytian minister of the interior to the common councils of the republic, charging them to send to his department a list of all foreigners domiciled in their respective localities. | 585 |
| 361 | do | Sept. 15 | Banishment of Luperon from San Domingo | 587 |
| 362 | do | Sept. 15 | Proclamation of President Saget, dissolving the Corps Législatif. | 588 |
| 363 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bassett | Oct. 16 | Claims of United States citizens against the government of Hayti. | 591 |
| 364 | do | Oct. 16 | Condition of affairs in San Domingo | 592 |
| 365 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bassett | Nov. 1 | Gratification expressed at the disposition of the Haytian government to provide for the settlement of the Salnave claims. | 592 |
| 366 | Mr. Bassett to Mr. Fish | 1874. Jan. 23 | Complimentary address made to the President of Hayti by the United States minister, as dean of the diplomatic and consular corps. | 593 |
| 367 | do | Jan. 23 | Neutrality of the Haytian government respecting Dominican affairs. | 594 |
| 368 | do | Feb. 9 | Case of the British vessel Invincible. | 597 |
| 369 | do | Feb. 23 | Haytian politics; General Michel Domingue the probable successor of President Saget. | 598 |
| 370 | do | Mar. 9 | Inclosing correspondence respecting the acceptance of the American trade-dollar in payment | 601 |
| 371 | do | Mar. 9 | Presentation of the diplomas and decorations conferred by the President of the French Republic upon President Saget. | 604 |
| 372 | do | Apr. 9 | Haytian politics | 605 |
| 373 | do | Apr. 17 | Recommends the presence of a United States man-of-war at Port au Prince. | 606 |
| 374 | do | May 9 | Elevation of Ignatio M. Gonzalez to the Presidency of the Dominican Republic; relations between that republic and Hayti. | 607 |
| 375 | do | May 9 | Arrival of the United States steamship Kansas at Port au Prince; permission granted to the captain to make surveys of reefs and shoals in Haytian waters. | 609 |
| 376 | Mr. Bassett to Mr. Fish | 1874. May 9 | Threatened political complications in Hayti | 611 |
| 377 | do | May 21 | Resignation of the presidency of Hayti by Nissage Saget. | 611 |
| 378 | do | May 21 | Presence at Port au Prince of men-of-war of European powers. | 617 |
| 379 | do | May 25 | Departure of Ex-President Saget from Port au Prince | 618 |
| 380 | do | June 6 | Return of the Kansas; threatened political disturbances. | 618 |
| 381 | do | June 6 | Haytian politics | 619 |
| 382 | do | June 16 | General Michel Dominque elected President of Hayti. | 620 |
| 383 | do | June 23 | Decree of the Constituent Assembly; inauguration of President Domingue; proclamation issued by him; his character. | 620 |
| 384 | do | June 23 | Contemplated treaty of peace between Hayti and the Dominican Republic. | 623 |
| 385 | do | July 9 | Celebration of the Fourth of July in Hayti. | 625 |
| 386 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bassett | July 22 | Acknowledgments of the President to President Domingue for his friendly sentiments to the United States, expressed in his note addressed to Mr. Bassett on the Fourth of July. | 625 |
| 387 | Mr. Bassett to Mr. Fish | July 29 | Good feeling toward Americans, shown by attentions extended to them at a ball given in honor of President Domingue. | 626 |
italy.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 388 | Mr. Wurts to Mr. Fish | 1873. Sept. 7 | Number of American residents in Italy | 626 |
| 389 | Mr. Marsh to Mr. Fish. | Nov. 29 | Consent of the Italian government to the protection of American citizens by the legation of Italy at Madrid. | 627 |
| 390 | Mr. Wurts to Mr. Fish | Dec. 31 | Reception by the King and the Prince and Princess of Piedmont of the chiefs of missions on the last day of the year. | 627 |
| 391 | Mr. Marsh to Mr. Fish | 1874. Mar. 24 | Twenty-fifth anniversary of the accession of Victor Emanuel II to the throne of Italy. | 628 |
| 392 | Count Zannini to Mr. Fish | Dec. 16 1874. | Requesting that Italian vessels entering United States ports be measured according to the English method. | 628 |
| 393 | Count Corti to Mr. Fish | Apr. 27 | Suggesting-co-operation of the United States Government to prevent foreign vagrancy. | 629 |
| 394 | Mr. Fish to Count Corti | May 4 | The United States Government willing to co-operate respecting the alleged vagrancy of Italian children if it could’ be suggested how any practical benefit could be derived therefrom. | 632 |
| 395 | Count Corti to Mr. Fish | May 26 | Inclosing copy of a circular issued by the Italian minister of marine, fixing the relation between the Italian ton and the measures of capacity of foreign vessels. | 633 |
| 396 | Mr. Fish to Count Corti | June 5 | Stating that a copy of Count Corti’s note of May 26, and its inclosure, will be communicated to the Secretary of the Treasury. | 634 |
| 397 | do | Inclosing copy of a letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, respecting the subject of Count Corti’s note of May 26. | 635 |
japan.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 398 | Mr. De Long to Mr. Fish | 1873. Apr. 21 | Submitting inquiry made by Capt. Benjamin Pease, under what governmental protection the residents of the Bonin Islands are. | 635 |
| 399 | Mr. Fish to Mr. De Long | May 31 | The Bonin Islands not under the protection of the United States. | 636 |
| 400 | Mr. De Long to Mr. Fish | June 2 | Proposed modification of Japanese hunting-regulations to govern foreign residents. | 637 |
| 401 | do | July 5 | Submitting inquiries made by an American citizen respecting the rights and privileges of Americans resident in Japan. | 643 |
| 402 | Mr. Davis to Mr. De Long | July 22 | Copy of an instruction to General Schenck respecting a provisional arrangement proposed by the government of Japan to that of Italy. | 645 |
| 403 | Mr. Davis to Mr. De Long | 1873. Aug. 21 | Reply to the inquiry submitted in Mr. De Long’s dispatch No. 439, respecting the rights and privileges of Americans resident in Japan. | 645 |
| 404 | Mr. Hunter to Mr. Bingham. | Sept. 6 | Directing an examination of the Japanese hunting-regulations in connection with privileges secured by treaty to American citizens in Japan | 645 |
| 405 | Mr. De Long to Mr. Fish | Sept. 22 | Entertainment of the Duke of Genoa by the Emperor of Japan. | 646 |
| 406 | do | Oct. 1 | Release of Ytgana Ito, a Japanese, arrested on account of becoming a convert to Christianity. | 647 |
| 407 | do | Oct. 5 | Inclosing copy of a joint note addressed to the Japanese government, transmitting a draft of regulations for the government of foreigners traveling or doing business in the interior of Japan. | 648 |
| 408 | Mr. Bingham to Mr. Fish | Oct. 7 | Farewell address of Mr. De Long to the Tenno, and presentation by Mr. Bingham of his credentials as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the United States. | 651 |
| 409 | do | Oct. 20 | Nomination of Soyeshima Taneomi to be “gaimu sosai,” or superintendent of foreign affairs. | 652 |
| 410 | do | Oct. 21 | Audience granted by the Tenno to Mr. C. W. Brooks, Japanese consul in San Francisco. | 652 |
| 411 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bingham | Nov. 7 | Objects to having the deposits, contemplated in the draft of hunting regulations submitted to the Japanese government, made with consuls of the United States. | 653 |
| 412 | Mr. Bingham to Mr. Fish | Nov. 17 | The Japanese hunting-regulations not in conflict with rights and privileges secured by treaty to American citizens residing in Japan; general power of Japan to legislate over all persons within her territory. | 653 |
| 413 | do | Nov. 18 | Desires instructions whether to call the attention of the Japanese government to the nonpayment of a moiety of the indemnity on account of the attacks made at Shimonoseki by the-Daimio of Choshien. | 654 |
| 414 | do | Dec. 5 | Inclosing an abstract of Mr. D. W. Ap Jones, upon the adaptation of certain districts in Japan to the growth of cattle and sheep. | 655 |
| 415 | do | Dec. 18 | In regard to deposits to be made with the consuls of the United States in connection with hunting-regulations. | 658 |
| 416 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bingham | 1874. Jan. 7 | The minister’s views respecting the Japanese “hunting-regulations” in accord with those of the Department. | 658 |
| 417 | do | Jan. 8 | Payment of the Simonoseki’s claim not released; not thought best to unduly press it. | 659 |
| 418 | Mr. Bingham to Mr. Fish. | Jan. 12 | Address of the diplomatic corps to the Tenno on New Year’s day, and the Tenno’s reply. | 659 |
| 419 | do | Jan. 14 | Inclosing correspondence with the consul at Hakodadi, respecting an American citizen who went into the interior of Yesso without permission of the Japanese authorities. | 660 |
| 420 | do | Jan. 17. | Attempted assassination of Iwakura Tomomi | 661 |
| 421 | do | Jan. 19 | Inclosing copy of memorandum from the Japanese minister for foreign affairs, respecting the Japanese minister for foreign affairs, respecting the Japanese “hunting-regulation.” | 662 |
| 422 | do | Feb. 19 | Memorial to the Sa In, (lower council,) asking that a parliament or popular assembly be established in Japan; reply to the memorial. | 664 |
| 423 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bingham | Feb. 23 | Expressing opinion respecting the case of Mr. Wood, an American citizen, who had passed the treaty-limit in Japan without permission. | 668 |
| 424 | Mr. Bingham to Mr. Fish | Feb. 23 | Requesting instructions respecting the unpaid balance of the Shimonoseki indemnity. | 669 |
| 425 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bingham | Feb. 27 | Approving the minister’s dispatches respecting the permission to foreigners to trade and travel in the interior of Japan; the United States would accept such a privilege for its citizens but cannot yet surrender any right of extraterritoriality. | 670 |
| 426 | Mr. Bingham to Mr. Fish. | Mar. 9 | Note from some of the foreign representatives to the Japanese minister for foreign affairs, maintaining that treaty stipulations require that foreign consuls shall be consulted by the commissioner of customs before making any general customs-regulations. | 671 |
| 427 | Mr. Davis to Mr. Bingham. | Mar. 20 | Approving the minister’s course in connection with the attempted assassination of Iwakura Tomomi.; | 674 |
| 428 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bingham | 1874. Apr. 20 | Sanctions the acceptance of the sum due to the United States on account of the Simonoseki indemnity; authorizes a continuance of co-operative action with other powers. | 674 |
| 429 | Mr. Bingham to Mr. Fish | Apr. 22 | The Japanese expedition to Formosa, and the participation therein of an American ship and American citizens. | 675 |
| 430 | do | Apr. 24 | Same subject; orders issued by the Japanese government to detach the American ship and the American citizens from the expedition to Formosa. | 681 |
| 431 | do | May 19 | Permission granted to the commander of the Tuscarora to examine and ascertain a place on the coast of Japan suitable for landing a sub-marine cable. | 682 |
| 432 | do | May 20 | Asking instructions as to a further installment of the, Simonoseki indemnity. | 682 |
| 433 | do | June. 3 | Refusal of a Japanese court to compel the attendance of witnesses in a case in which A. C. Dunn, an American citizen, is plaintiff. | 683 |
| 434 | do | June 3 | The Japanese expedition to Formosa; new notification issued by the Japanese government; the American ship New York detached from the expedition. | 684 |
| 435 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bingham | June 6 | Replying to the minister’s dispatches respecting the participation of American citizens in the expedition to Formosa. | 686 |
| 436 | Mr. Bingham to Mr. Fish | June 17 | Acceptance and remittance of two installments or the Simonoseki indemnity; the Japanese government, informed. | 686 |
| 437 | do | June 18 | Further information respecting the Japanese expedition to Formosa. | 687 |
| 438 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bingham | July 20 | Asks information respecting certain points in connection with the case of A. C. Dunn, to whom a Japanese court refused to issue process to compel the attendance of witnesses. | 691 |
| 439 | do | July 29 | Approval of the minister’s proceedings to detach American citizens and the New York from the expedition to Formosa; reference made to the act of June 22, 1860, authorizing United States ministers to issue writs and proclamations in such cases; information that Mr. Wasson has not been in the service of the United States. | 692 |
| 440 | Mr. Bingham to Mr. Fish | July 29 | Situation of affairs between China and Japan | 693 |
| 441 | do | Aug. 12 | Receipt and remittance of further sums on account of the Simonoseki indemnity. | 694 |
| 442 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bingham. | Aug. 26 | Co-operative policy of the United States in Japan. | 697 |
| 443 | do | Sept. 1 | Referring to the attitude of Japan toward China, and instructing the United States minister to exercise vigilance in protecting the rights of American citizens, and maintaining the neutrality of the United States in case of war. | 698 |
| 444 | do | Sept, 2 | Receipt in full of the amount due from Japan from the Simonoseki indemnity. | 699 |
liberia.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 445 | Mr. Turner to Mr. Fish. | 1874. Jan. 1 | Banquet given by the postmaster-general of Liberia: remarks of the United States minister. | 699 |
| 446 | do | Feb. 16 | Proceedings of the late session: of the Liberian legislature. | 700 |
| 447 | do | Mar. 28 | Reception of a German consul; composition of the diplomatic and consular corps at Monrovia. | 706 |
| 448 | do | June 8 | Arrival of the United States ship Congress at Monrovia. | 708 |
| 449 | do | June 20 | Resolutions passed at Monrovia respecting the death of Charles Sumner. | 710 |
mexico.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 450 | Mr. Foster to Mr. Fish | 1873. Sept. 27 | Report of the minister of war of Mexico respecting; the condition of the Mexican army. | 713 |
| 451 | do | Sept. 30 | Amendments to the Mexican constitution | 713 |
| 452 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Foster | 1873. Oct. 22 | Congratulating the Mexican government on the amendments to the Mexican constitution. | 715 |
| 453 | do | Nov. 11 | Transmitting a copy of a communication from the Secretary of the Interior, acknowledging the services of Don Antonio Montero in the removal of Kickapoo and other Indians from Mexico. | 715 |
| 454 | Mr. Foster to Mr. Fish | Nov. 19 | Gratification of the Mexican government on account of the congratulations of the United States Government upon the adoption of the amendments to the Mexican constitution. | 716 |
| 455 | do | Nov. 22 | Contract for building railroads in Mexico awarded to a Mexican company. | 718 |
| 456 | do | Dec. 6 | The United States consular agent at Tuxpan forbidden to raise the American flag. | 719 |
| 457 | do | Dec. 31 | Disturbances in Coahuila and Yucatan; Mexico and Vera Cruz Railroad Company; resignations. | 720 |
| 458 | do | 1874. Jan. 7 | Report of the Mexican minister of finance. | 720 |
| 459 | do | Jan. 14 | Mexican bonds held in the United States | 721 |
| 460 | do | Jan. 23 | Adjournment of the Mexican Congress; principal measures passed: speech of President Lerdo. | 721 |
| 461 | do | Jan. 24 | Debate in the Mexican Congress on the railway question. | 723 |
| 462 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Foster | Jan. 28 | Inclosing a communication from the Secretary of the Interior respecting alleged depredations of Apache Indians from United States territory upon citizens of Sonora. | 726 |
| 463 | do | Jan. 29 | Mexican bonds held by citizens of the United States | 728 |
| 464 | Mr. Foster to Mr. Fish | Feb. 13 | Report of the Mexican commission appointed to investigate the alleged depredations on the United States frontier. | 728 |
| 465 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Foster | Feb. 16 | Objection made by the Mexican authorities to raising the United States consular flag. | 730 |
| 466 | do | Feb. 20 | Respecting the apprehension and return of Alexander D. Hamilton a fugitive from justice from | 731 |
| 467 | Mr. Foster to Mr. Fish | Feb. 24 | Observance of the anniversary of Washington’s birthday. | 731 |
| 468 | do | Feb. 28 | Visit of President Lerdo, attended by governors of States, to the valley of Cuernavaca and the Cave of Cacahumilpa; case of kidnapping and murder: arrival of Santa Anna. | 731 |
| 469 | do | Mar. 4 | Thanks of the Mexican minister for foreign affairs respecting the steps taken by the United States Government for the prevention of depredations from Apache Indians. | 732 |
| 470 | do | Mar. 7 | Assassination of the Rev. J. L. Stephens; note of the United States minister to the Mexican government urging the arrest of the assassin. | 734 |
| 471 | do | Mar. 12 | Memorandum of Mexican bonds held by citizens of the United States. | 735 |
| 472 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Foster | Mar. 25 | Extradition of Alexander D. Hamilton prevented by General Cortina. | 736 |
| 473 | do | Mar. 25 | Assassination of the Rev J. L. Stephens | 737 |
| 474 | Mr. Foster to Mr. Fish | Mar. 25 | Mexican-border investigating committee | 738 |
| 475 | do | Mar. 28 | Correspondence between the minister for foreign affairs and the diplomatic corps in regard to the failure of the latter to raise flags on the anniversary of the birthday of President Juarez. | 738 |
| 476 | do | Apr. 3 | Opening of the Mexican Congress; address of President Lerdo. | 742 |
| 477 | do | Apr. 15 | Assassination of the Rev. J. L. Stephens; condemnation of some, of the guilty persons. | 743 |
| 478 | do | Apr. 18 | Orders issued by the Mexican government to arrest Hamilton, a fugitive from American justice. | 744 |
| 479 | do | Apr. 21 | Facilities extended by the Mexican government to the United States steamer Fortune to make a survey of the Mexican coast of the Gulf of Mexico. | 746 |
| 480 | do | May 1 | Report of the Mexican-border commission | 746 |
| 481 | do | May 9 | Efforts of the Mexican government to discover and arrest Alexander D. Hamilton. | 748 |
| 482 | do | May 14 | Return of tonnage dues illegally collected from three American vessels. | 750 |
| 483 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Foster | May 27 | Inclosing copy of a letter from the secretary of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions in regard to the condemnation of the assassins of the Rev. J. L. Stephens. | 751 |
| 484 | Mr. Foster to Mr. Fish | May 29 | Concession to the Mexican Railroad Company forfeited; adjournment of the Mexican Congress. | 751 |
| 485 | Mr. Foster to Mr. Fish | 1874. June 22 | Correspondence with the minister for foreign affairs in regard to the display of flags on anniversaries. | 752 |
| 486 | do | July 8 | Celebration of the Fourth of July in Mexico | 754 |
| 487 | do | Aug. 7 | Transmitting copy of a letter from the Navy Department making acknowledgments for the valuable assistance of Lieutenant-Commander Greene, United States Navy, in his survey on the coast of Mexico. | 754 |
| 488 | do | Aug. 15 | Arrival in Mexico and reception of Ramon Uriarte, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of Guatemala, charged with adjusting the question of the boundary-limits between the two republics; question as to situation of the boundary-line between the United States and Mexico; English bondholders. | 755 |
| 489 | do | Aug. 22 | Murder of two American citizens, John W. Dunbar and Adolphus Straus. | 756 |
| 490 | do | Sept. 2 | Action of the Mexican authorities in regard to recent murder of American citizens. | 758 |
| 491 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Foster | Sept. 8 | Urging the punishment of the murderers of the Rev. John L. Stephens. | 763 |
| 492 | Mr. Foster to Mr. Fish | Sept. 18 | Opening of the Mexican Congress; speech of the president; political troubles in Oaxaca; resignation of General Benarides, minister to Germany; continued incursions of the Apaches into Sonora; proceedings of the Mexican-border commission; celebration of the anniversary of Mexican independence. | 764 |
| 493 | do | Oct. 2 | Inclosing articles from Mexican newspapers respecting rumored negotiations for the cession of territory by Mexico to the United States. | 766 |
| 494 | Señor Mariscal to Mr. Fish. | Jan. 14 | Protest against the incursion of Colonel McKenzie and his command into Mexican territory. | 768 |
| 495 | do | May 5 | Depredations of Apache Indians in Sonora. | 772 |
netherlands.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 496 | Mr. Gorham to Mr. Fish | Mar. 12 | Question of changing the money-system of the Netherlands. | 776 |
| 497 | do | Mar. 28 | Proceedings in the states-general respecting the Acheenese war. | 778 |
| 498 | do | Apr. 16 | Demand of Belgium for the extradition from Holland of Adolph Schmiderherg. | 779 |
| 499 | Do | Apr. 25 | Discussion in the states-general respecting the Acheenese war. | 780 |
| 500 | Do | May 25 | Fête commemorative of the coronation of William III, King of the Netherlands. | 782 |
| 501 | Mr. Westenberg to Mr. Fish | 1873. Nov. 5 | Making inquiries respecting a supposed stipulation in several extradition treaties of the United States. | 783 |
| 502 | do | Nov. 10 | Abolition of discriminating duties in the Dutch East Indies; hope expressed that the United States Government would remove discriminating duties on Dutch East Indian produce. | 784 |
| 503 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Westenberg | Nov. 12 | Replying to the inquiries in the minister’s note of the 5th November. | 785 |
| 504 | do | Dec. 31 | Communicating certain inquiries of the Secretary of the Treasury respecting Mr. Westenberg’s notes of the 19th February and 10th November. | 786 |
| 505 | Mr. Westenberg to Mr. Fish | 1874. Mar. 11 | Replying to the inquiries of the United States Treasury Department respecting the abolition of discriminating duties in the Dutch East Indies. | 787 |
| 506 | do | Mar. 11 | Suggesting the expediency of an arrangement by which judgments rendered by courts in one country may be carried into effect in another. | 789 |
| 507 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Westenberg | Mar. 19 | Same subject; the suggestion of the minister will receive consideration. | 794 |
| 508 | do | May 6 | Abolition of discriminating duties on the produce of countries east of the Cape of Good Hope so far as they affect the commerce of the Netherlands. | 794 |
| 509 | do | June 4 | Not thought best to attempt an arrangement such as that proposed by the government of the Netherlands, by which judgments rendered by courts in one country may be carried into effect in another. | 794 |
peru.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 510 | Mr. Thomas to Mr. Fish | 1873. Nov. 25 | Apprehended public disaster | 795 |
| 511 | do | Dec. 13 | Application of Chinese residents in Peru for the assistance of the United States minister in enabling them to communicate with China in respect to the treatment of coolies in Peru. | 795 |
| 512 | do | Dec. 20 | Decree of President Pardo prescribing laws and regulations for the government of the banks of Peru. | 796 |
| 513 | do | 1874. Jan. 26 | Military outbreak in Lima | 799 |
| 514 | do | May 17. | Report of a commission appointed to estimate the quantity of guano, the property of Peru. | 800 |
| 515 | do | Aug. 1 | Message of President Pardo to the Congress of Peru: reply of the Congress. | 804 |
portugal.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 516 | Mr. Lewis to Mr. Fish | 1874. Jan. 3 | Opening of the Portuguese Cortes; speech of the King. | 805 |
| 517 | do | Feb. 4 | Measures of the Portuguese government for the suppression of the cooly-traffic at Macao. | 807 |
russia.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 518 | Mr. Jewell to Mr. Fish | 1873. Dec. 31 | Treaty between Russia and Bokhara; abolition of slave-trade in the latter country. | 807 |
| 519 | do | 1874. Jan. 24 | Marriage of the Grand Duchess Marie Alexandrovna to the Duke of Edinburgh. | 808 |
| 520 | do | Jan. 27 | Facilities promised to American astronomers for the observation of the transit of Venus at Vladivostok. | 809 |
| 521 | do | Feb. 16 | Rescript of the Emperor respecting primary schools. | 809 |
| 522 | do | Feb. 17 | Visit of the Emperor of Austria to Russia. | 811 |
| 523 | do | Feb. 23 | Disturbances in Poland | 814 |
| 524 | do | Mar. 10 | Inclosing report of Mr. Schuyler upon Central Asia. | 815 |
| 525 | do | Mar. 13 | Inclosing copy of a note from the Russian foreign office, stating that the Emperor has authorized the landing at Vladivostok of the United States expedition for the purpose of observing the transit of Venus. | 831 |
| 526 | do | May 11 | Financial condition and prospects of Russia | 832 |
| 527 | do | May 13 | Inclosing newspaper extract in relation to the Hebrews in Roumania. | 836 |
| 528 | do | May 20 | Emigration of the Mennonites | 837 |
| 529 | do | June 22 | A visit to Cronstadt | 839 |
| 530 | do | July 18 | The minister takes informal leave of the Emperor of Russia. | 840 |
| 531 | Mr. Schuyler to Mr. Fish | July 31 | Changes in the Russian government | 841 |
| 532 | do | Aug. 12 | Inclosing newspaper extracts respecting the rumored cession of the northern provinces of Mexico to the United States. | 842 |
| 533 | do | Aug. 20 | Refusal of the Emperor of Russia to recognize the Spanish Republic. | 843 |
| 534 | Do | Aug. 29 | Marriage of the Grand Duke Vladimir Alexandrovitch to the Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg-Schwerin. | 843 |
spain.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 535 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. | 1873. Oct. 27 | Inclosing copy of a decree announcing the visit of the minister of ultramar to Cuba and Porto Rico. | 844 |
| 536 | do | Oct. 27 | Condition of the Spanish finances | 845 |
| 537 | do | Oct. 30 | Conference with the minister of ultramar previous to his departure for the colonies. | 846 |
| 538 | do | Nov. 7 | Transmitting a copy of a communication addressed by the United States minister to the executive committee of the Spanish Abolition Society, on behalf of the President of the United States. | 848 |
| 539 | Do | Dec. 15 | Speech of General Jovellar on taking possession of the government of Cuba. | 849 |
| 540 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. | 1873. Dec. 20 | Emancipation bill to be presented to the Cortes; Mr. Labra’s essay on emancipation in Porto Rico | 850 |
| 541 | do (Telegram) | 1874. Jan. 3 | Resignation of President Castelar; dispersion of the Cortes by General Pavia. | 852 |
| 542 | do (Telegram) | Jan. 3 | Provisional government formed by Marshal Serrano. | 852 |
| 543 | do (Telegram) | Jan. 4 | Marshal Serrano names himself president of the executive power and appoints a ministry. | 852 |
| 544 | do | Jan. 6 | Decree appointing a new commission to report the modifications necessary to adapt the penal laws of Spain to the colonies. | 853 |
| 545 | do (Telegram) | Jan. 8 | The executive will wait until tranquility is restored before ordering elections; unofficial relations with England continue. | 854 |
| 546 | Do | Jan. 15 | Inclosing translation of a note from Mr. Sagasta, announcing the organization of an executive authority in place of the late government. | 854 |
| 547 | do | Jan. 15 | Abolition of the tax on exports | 855 |
| 548 | do. | Jan. 31 | Chinese commission to Cuba | 856 |
| 549 | do | Feb. 3 | Decree declaring part of the northern coast of Spain in a state of blockade. | 857 |
| 550 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Cushing | Feb. 6 | General instructions in reference to the island of Cuba. | 859 |
| 551 | do | Feb. 6 | Containing instructions to ask that estates of American citizens seized in Cuba in violation of the treaty of 1795 be restored. | 863 |
| 552 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Fish | Feb. 10 | Inclosing copy of regulations for the Peruvian blockade of 1864. | 865 |
| 553 | do | Feb. 24 | Decree extending the time fixed by the decree declaring the northern coast of Spain in a state of blockade. | 866 |
| 554 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Cushing | Mar. 4 | Inclosing copy of a dispatch from the United States consul-general at Havana relating to the decree of the captain-general declaring the island of Cuba in a state of siege. | 870 |
| 555 | Mr. Adee to Mr. Fish | Mar. 4 | Political and military situation upon the investment of Marshal Serrano with the chief magistracy of the Spanish nation; decree conferring upon Mm the chief magistracy. | 871 |
| 556 | do | Mar. 4 | Decree indefinitely suspending the blockade of the northern coast of Spain. | 876 |
| 557 | do | Mar. 9 | Inclosing letter from Porto Rico, published in “La Epoca.” | 876 |
| 558 | do | Mar. 14 | Inclosing decrees accepting the resignation of General Jovellar as captain-general and superior civil governor of Cuba, and appointing General José de la Concha as his successor; also decrees establishing certain administrative changes in Cuba. | 881 |
| 559 | do | Apr. 19 | The military situation in Spain | 883 |
| 560 | Mr. Gushing to Mr. Fish | May 6 | Delay in reaching his post; military and political affairs. | 884 |
| 561 | do | June 1 | Presentation of the minister’s credentials as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the United States. | 885 |
| 562 | do | June 18 | Military operations between the Republicans and Carlists. | 887 |
| 563 | do | June 18 | Politics and finances | 888 |
| 564 | do | June 30 | Battle near Estella, and fall of General Concha. Mr. Camaeho’s report on the finances. | 889 |
| 565 | do | July 2 | Funeral of General Concha; prospects of success against the Carlists. | 891 |
| 566 | do | July 20 | Surrender of Cuenca to the Carlists; decrees issued. July 18, 1874. | 893 |
| 567 | do | July 31 | Rumored intervention of European powers in the affairs of Spain; sanguinary acts of the Carlists. | 898 |
| 568 | do | Aug. 6 | Inclosing copy of circular addressed by the minister of state to the diplomatic representatives of Spain in foreign countries. | 900 |
| 569 | do | Aug. 10 | Inclosing extracts from regulations issued by the ministry Of war. | 903 |
| 570 | do | Aug. 14 | Position of the United States in relation to the recognition of Spain. | 904 |
| 571 | do | Aug. 14 | Possible maritime complications in consequence of so many foreign cruisers being ordered to the Bay of Biscay. | 905 |
| 572 | do | Aug. 15 | The military situation in Spain | 906 |
| 573 | do | Aug. 24 | Contradicting the rumor of the intended cession of Puerto Rico to Germany. | 907 |
| 574 | do | Aug. 25 | Massacre by the Carlists of one hundred and ninety-three prisoners of war. | 908 |
| 575 | Mr. Cushing to Mr. Fish | 1874. Aug. 25 | Strength of the Spanish navy | 909 |
| 576 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Cushing | Aug. 27 | Atrocities of the civil war in Spain | 910 |
| 577 | Mr. Cushing to Mr. Fish | Aug. 27 | Results of the conscription; the military situation. | 910 |
| 578 | do | Sept. 16 | Official contradiction of the rumor respecting the cession of Puerto Rico to Germany. | 912 |
| 579 | do | Sept. 22 | Inclosing copy of a letter from Admiral Polo de Bernabé to El Gobierno, declaring the correspondence respecting Puerto Rico, attributed to him by a New York journal, to be a forgery and a falsehood. | 913 |
| 580 | Mr. Cadwalader to Mr. Gushing. | Oct. 7 | Approving the minister’s course respecting the alleged transfer of Puerto Rico to Germany. | 914 |
| 581 | do | Oct. 20 | Admiral Polo’s letter respecting the correspondence attributed to him by the Freeman’s Journal. | 914 |
| 582 | Admiral Polo de Bernabé to Mr. Fish. | Feb. 19 | Inclosing translation of a memorandum addressed by the executive power of Spain to foreign Bowers. | 914 |
| 583 | Senor Ulloa to Admiral Polo de Bernabé. | May 22 | Circular addressed to the diplomatic representatives of Spain, inclosing the manifesto addressed by the new ministry to the Spanish republic. | 917 |
correspondence respecting the steamer virginius.
I.—Correspondence with the legation of the United States at Madrid.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 584 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) | 1873. Nov. 6 | Virginius captured six miles from Jamaica. Captain-general ordered, on Sickles’s suggestion, to await orders. | 922 |
| 585 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles. (Telegram.) | Nov. 7 | The summary proceedings demand investigation as inhuman; reparation will be required if American citizens have been wrongfully executed. | 922 |
| 586 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. | Nov. 7 | Reporting his interviews with Mr. Carvajal and with President Castelar; the latter had ordered that no person be executed without authority of Cortes: General Sickles expresses satisfaction. | 922 |
| 587 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 8 | Mr. Fish’s telegram of 7th communicated to minister of state; Spanish government would spontaneously do all required by public law and treaty obligation. | 923 |
| 588 | do. (Telegram.) | Nov. 8 | Spanish government regrets execution of four prisoners: further orders sent to stay proceedings. | 924 |
| 589 | do | Nov. 8 | Detailed account of interview with minister of state; Minister of state says no formal demand will be necessary on the part of the United States; Spanish government will at once take up the question and decide it; the case of the Deerhound cited; the same principles will be applied to the Yirginius; imperative orders sent from Madrid to cease Proceedings. | 924 |
| 590 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 10 | No detailed report yet received from captain-general. | 926 |
| 591 | do | Nov. 11 | Has asked that consul may confer with American Citizens, prisoners at Santiago. | 927 |
| 592 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles. (Telegram.) | Nov. 11 | Havana Official Bulletin of 5th says communication with Santiago interrupted; voluntary restoration of vessel and tender of reparation expected. | 927 |
| 593 | do (Telegram.). | Nov. 12 | Accounts from Havana of execution of captain and thirty-six of crew and eighteen others; if correct, General Sickles to protest against the act as brutal and barbarous, and ample reparation will be demanded; confidentially informed that doubts exist as to right of Virginius to carry the flag. | 927 |
| 594 | do | Nov. 12 | With copies of telegrams commenting on the proceedings; course of Spanish government accepted as evidence of willingness to administer justice; condemnation of the act should be followed by punishment; instructed to say so to Spanish government, and that this Government fears that Spain cannot control the insurrection of the Casino Espagnole; awaiting information as to Virginius. | 92 |
| 595 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. | 1873. Nov. 12 | With copy of note to minister of state requesting that American prisoners may enjoy privileges guaranteed by treaty of 1795. | 929 |
| 596 | do. (Telegram.) | Nov. 12 | The case of the Deerbound | 930 |
| 597 | do | Nov. 12 | Same subject | 930 |
| 598 | do | Nov. 12 | Interview with President Castelar, who says such scandals must cease; that interrogatories had been addressed to the captain-general, and that as soon as replied to General Sickles would receive a communication. | 931 |
| 599 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 12 | Preliminary report; Virginius attempted a landing; pursuit began in Spanish waters; papers irregular. | 932 |
| 600 | do | Nov. 13 | Detailed account of interview with Carvajal on same subject; comments of General Sickles on the report. | 932 |
| 601 | do | Nov. 13 | Minister of state informs him of execution of forty-nine prisoners; orders from Madrid arrived too late to prevent it; slaughter had ceased; discussion between General Sickles and the minister; orders will be given to assure to United States citizens protection of ordinary tribunals; General Sickles urges speedy solution; calls attention to executions in pursuance of previous convictions made in absence of accused. | 933 |
| 602 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 13 | Account of the same interview | 935 |
| 603 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles. | Nov. 14 | Transmitting copies of telegrams | 936 |
| 604 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 14 | Vice-consul at Santiago not allowed to telegraph to Kingston. | 936 |
| 605 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 14 | Instructing him to demand restoration of Virginius, surrender of survivors, salute to the flag, and punishment of guilty officials. In case of refusal within twelve days to close legation and leave Madrid. | 936 |
| 606 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. | Nov. 14 | With copy of note to minister of state protesting against summary executions. | 937 |
| 607 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 14 | Protest made; telegram received | 937 |
| 608 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 14 | Receipt of telegrams | 937 |
| 609 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 15 | Demand made by note | 938 |
| 610 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 15 | An ill-tempered reply, rejecting protest; Spain would decide questions according to law and her dignity. | 938 |
| 611 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles. (Telegram.) | Nov. 15 | Hall reports fifty-seven more executions, (see No. 730 post;) if Spain cannot redress these outrages, United States will; these instructions to be used cautiously and discreetly. | 938 |
| 612 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish: (Telegram.) | Nov. 15 | Duplicate of protest; receipt of telegrams. | 938 |
| 613 | do | Nov. 16 | With copy of note to Mr. Carvajal demanding reparation. | 939 |
| 614 | do | Nov. 16 | With copy of Mr. Carvajal’s reply, and of General Sickles’s rejoinder; the hostile and abusive attitude of the Madrid press. | 939 |
| 615 | do | Nov. 16 | Transmitting copy of note to minister of state respecting refusal of permission to consul at Santiago to telegraph. | 944 |
| 616 | do | Nov. 16 | Transmitting copy of note to minister of state respecting further executions reported from Havana. (See No. 614, supra.) | 945 |
| 617 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 16 | Same subject; reports from Havana denied by Castelar. | 945 |
| 618 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 16 | British minister is instructed respecting execution of seventeen British subjects. | 946 |
| 619 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles. (Telegram.) | Nov. 17 | Instructing him to cable the text of his correspondence with the Spanish government. | 946 |
| 620 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. | Nov. 17 | Transmitting copy of note from Carvajal, stating that authorities at Santiago have been instructed to allow consul to communicate with American prisoners. | 946 |
| 621 | do | Nov. 18 | Transmitting copy of reply of minister of state to demand for reparation. | 947 |
| 622 | do | Nov. 18 | Transmitting copy of reply of minister of state to note of November 16, respecting reports from Havana. (See No. 616, supra.) | 949 |
| 623 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) | 1873. Nov. 18 | Same subject as No. 624 | 950 |
| 624 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 18 | Same subject as No. 623 | 951 |
| 625 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 18 | Reply of minister of state to note of November 15, (see No. 616, supra;) General Sickles regards it as a refusal, and proposes to close the legation unless otherwise ordered. | 951 |
| 626 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 18 | Same subject; he regards the note as an invitation to a discussion. | 951 |
| 627 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 18 | Asking that a vessel may be ordered to Valencia to take him to France. | 952 |
| 628 | do | Nov. 19 | Transmitting copy of Carvajal’s reply rejecting protest. | 952 |
| 629 | do | Nov. 19 | Transmitting copy of private letter from General Sickles to Mr. Carvajal, dated November 6. | 953 |
| 630 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 19 | Is waiting instructions | 953 |
| 631 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 19 | Popular feeling in Madrid violent and abusive | 954 |
| 632 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 19 | Good offices of England asked and refused, unless on the basis of ample reparation. | 954 |
| 633 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 19 | Madrid papers announce the postponement of the question till Congress meets. | 954 |
| 634 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 19 | Correspondence sent to London | 954 |
| 635 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles. (Telegram.) | Nov. 19 | Telegrams received; instructions will be sent immediately. | 955 |
| 636 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 19 | Reports of further executions contradicted from Havana, (see No. 733, post;) Spanish minister in Washington has shown a telegram from his government, asking time for inquiry and expressing intention to make reparation; this regarded as a reconsideration of decision communicated to General Sickles; he will, therefore, defer his departure. | 955 |
| 637 | do. (Telegram.) | Nov. 20 | Postponement till 26th agreed to | 955 |
| 638 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) | Nov. 20 | Unsatisfactory tone of the notes from the minister of state. | 956 |
| 639 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 20 | Same subject; differences between representations at Madrid and those in Washington; advises his withdrawal from Madrid; advises that Italian government be requested to authorize its minister to accept custody of library and property. | 956 |
| 640 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles (Telegram.) | Nov. 21 | President decides that he must remain at his post; this Government must take into consideration the representations made at Washington; a vessel cannot, be sent to Valencia. | 957 |
| 641 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) | Nov. 21 | Efforts in Spain to conciliate England | 957 |
| 642 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 21 | Receipt of instructions acknowledged. | 957 |
| 643 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 23 | Same | 958 |
| 644 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles. (Telegram.) | Nov. 23 | Have requested Italian government as suggested, (No. 639. supra;) arbitration has been proposed and declined. | 958 |
| 645 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) | Nov. 24 | Asking instruction | 958 |
| 646 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles. (Telegram.) | Nov. 25 | If no accommodation reached by the close of tomorrow, he is to leave; if a proposition is submitted, he will refer it to Washington and defer action. | 958 |
| 647 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) | Nov. 25 | Lord Granville regards the reparation demanded as just and moderate. | 959 |
| 648 | do | Nov. 26 | Forwarding copy of note to minister of state, ask-for his passports. | 759 |
| 649 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 26 | President Castelar says General Sickles will receive a note to-day recognizing the principles on which the American demand is made, and asking a delay till December 25, for investigation. | 960 |
| 650 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 26 | Receipt of instructions; has notified minister that he may defer reply to request for passports. | 960 |
| 651 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 26 | Transmits the substance of a note received from the minister of state, containing a proposal for an adjustment. | 961 |
| 652 | do (Telegram) | Nov. 26 | Comment upon the note of the minister of state | 961 |
| 653 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. | 1873. Nov. 27 | Transmits translation of the note from the minister of state. | 961 |
| 654 | do | Nov. 27 | Transmits copies of a private note from Mr. Carvajal to General Sickles, and his reply. | 963 |
| 655 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles. (Telegram.) | Nov. 27 | Transmitting copy of Senate resolution of June 16, 1858, that detention of American vessels on the high seas by force in time of peace is in derogation of the sovereignty of the United States. | 963 |
| 656 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) | Nov. 28 | Has reason to think Spanish government will yield our terms; hopes to announce result that afternoon. | 964 |
| 657 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 28 | Instructions received. Proposes to renew request for passports. | 964 |
| 658 | do | Nov. 28 | Transmitting correspondence with Italian minister at Madrid respecting charge of effects of legation. | 964 |
| 659 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 28 | Announcing that it had been informally agreed at Madrid the previous day that reparation should be made in accordance with the American demand; that he is now informed that a different proposition has been authorized by Mr. Fish and accepted by the Spanish government; inquires whether it is true. | 965 |
| 660 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles. | Nov. 28 | Supposing, from the tenor of General Sickles’s dispatches, that he had left Madrid, the reply to the last Spanish proposal was communicated to Admiral Polo, who now says negotiations are going on at Madrid; having received notice that General Sickles would demand his passports at 3 to-day, (see 74, supra,) it is supposed that those negotiations have dropped. | 966 |
| 661 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) | Nov. 29 | Communicates substance of a note from minister of state respecting settlement; comments adversely upon it, and advises insistence upon original terms. | 966 |
| 662 | do | Nov. 29 | Same subjects as 659 and 661; incloses text of the correspondence. | 967 |
| 663 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles. (Telegram.) | Nov. 29 | Spanish minister yesterday made a proposal embracing substance of demands of 15th, with slight variations, which has been accepted and protocol signed. (See 707, post.) | 969 |
| 664 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 29 | Remain at post | 969 |
| 665 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) | Nov. 29 | Acknowledging receipt of 664 | 969 |
| 666 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 30 | Capture of Virginius made by order of commander of fleet. | 970 |
| 667 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles: (Telegram.) | Dec. 1 | Stating the substance of the arrangement made with Admiral Polo. (See No. 707, post.) | 970 |
| 668 | do (Telegram.) | Dec. 2 | The delay on the part of Spain in carrying out the agreements in the protocol excites apprehensions; is instructed to express to minister of state the President’s disappointment, and that he looks for the immediate execution of the agreement. | 970 |
| 669 | Mr. Fish to the diplomatic officers and consuls-general of the United States, (circular.) | Dec. 3 | Circular-instructions inclosing copy of the President’s annual message, and of the protocol of November 29. (See No. 707. post.) | 971 |
| 670 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles. | Dec. 3 | Inclosing copies of Consul-General Hall’s dispatches. (See Nos. 734, 735, post.) | 971 |
| 671 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) | Dec. 3 | Powers sent to Admiral Polo to negotiate place and time for surrender of Virginius. | 972 |
| 672 | do (Telegram.) | Dec. 3 | Same subject | 972 |
| 673 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles. (Telegram.) | Dec. 4 | Admiral Polo is instructed to consult authorities in Havana respecting time and place of surrender; represent the urgency of the case and necessity there should be no more delay. | 972 |
| 674 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) | Dec. 5 | Admiral Polo will be instructed to lose no time in coming to an understanding. | 972 |
| 675 | do (Telegram.) | Dec. 6 | Semi-officially announced that his conduct is disapproved; he offers to tender his resignation. | 973 |
| 676 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles. (Telegram.) | Dec 6 | Alleged publication unauthorized; no dissatisfaction expressed; important that he should remain. | 973 |
| 677 | do (Telegram.) | Dec. 8 | A greement fixing time and place for surrender signed. | 973 |
| 678 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) | Dec. 15 | President Castelar informs him of surrender of Virginius and survivors. | 973 |
| 679 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) | 1873. Dec. 16 | Requesting publication of telegram tendering resignation, and reply. | 974 |
| 680 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles (Telegram.) | Dec. 17 | Declining to publish telegrams respecting resignation, as it was hypothetical. | 974 |
| 681 | do (Telegram.) | Dec. 18 | Official information of surrender of Virginius | 974 |
| 682 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish (Telegram.) | Dec. 20 | Tenders his resignation | 974 |
| 683 | do (Telegram.) | Dec. 20 | Stated in Madrid, by authority, that Spam will require the restoration of the Yirginius. | 975 |
| 684 | Mr. Fish to General Sickles (Telegram.) | Dee. 20 | Resignation accepted; Attorney-General decides that Yirginius was not rightfully carrying flag at time of capture salute will be dispensed with. | 975 |
| 685 | do (Telegram.) | Dec. 20 | Official advices of surrender of survivors | 975 |
| 686 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish (‘Telegram.) | Dec. 26 | Asking for publication of correspondence respecting resignation. | 975 |
| 687 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Adee | Dec. 31 | In reply to No. 662, supra; regrets that it was not stated with whom the informal arrangement was made; cannot assume that Spain receded from her undertakings; the point of honor once conceded by Spain, we could then make the other concessions to her. | 976 |
| 688 | General Sickles to Mr. Fish | 1874. Jan. 31 | Spanish government had revoked the authority given by General Rodas to subordinate commanders to shoot prisoners; the conduct of the authorities at Santiago finds no justification in the orders of the government. | 977 |
ii.—correspondence and negotiations with the spanish legation at washington.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 689 | Mr. Fish to Admiral Polo | 1873. Nov. 12 | Has received intelligence of the shooting of fifty-three persons, taken from the Virginius; the story too shocking and cruel to be credible. Asks if he has more authentic intelligence. | 977 |
| 690 | Admiral Polo to Mr. Fish | Nov. 12 | Has received no information | 978 |
| 691 | Copies of telegrams to Admiral Polo. [Handed by Admiral Polo to Mr. Fish, November 15.] | Nov. 15 | Papers of Virginius irregular; order from Madrid did not reach Santiago in time to stay executions, owing to destruction of telegraph-wires; the Virginius a pirate. | 978 |
| 692 | Copies of telegrams to Admiral Polo. [Handed by Admiral Polo to Mr. Fish, November 17.] | Nov. 17 | Spain cannot adopt a final resolution until all the facts are known. | 978 |
| 693 | Admiral Polo to Mr. Fish. | Nov. 18 | Inclosing copy of a telegraphic dispatch from the minister of state at Madrid, in which it is said that Spain cannot answer till the facts are known, and is resolved to preserve the integrity of its territory, but will observe the obligations of international law and the letters of all treaties. | 979 |
| 694 | Telegram from the Secretary of State, Madrid, to Admiral Polo. (Handed to Mr. Fish by Admiral Polo.) | Nov. 20 | Proposing an arbitration, and the surrender of the vessel into the hands of the arbitrators; the authority of Spain is respected in Cuba; the evidence is conflicting; this is a reason for arbitration; Spain is acting in good faith. | 980 |
| 695 | Admiral Polo to Mr. Fish. | Nov. 20 | Inclosing copy of telegram from minister of state, in which it is said that Spanish authority is respected in Cuba; peremptory orders issued. | 980 |
| 696 | Interview between Admiral Polo and Mr. Fish. | Nov. 21 | Mr. Fish declines to submit to arbitration the question of an indignity to the flag; is willing to submit all questions which are properly subjects of reference is surprised to find no expression from Spain of disapproval of the hasty executions, or of readiness to release the vessel and survivors; arbitration would be postponement; it is desirable to have the settlement complete before assembling of Congress. The United States strongly desires a friendly settlement. | 981 |
| 697 | Admiral Polo to Mr. Fish | Nov. 23 | Notifying him when and where the testimony of Greenwood and other witnesses will be taken. | 982 |
| 698 | do | Nov. 23 | Inclosing telegram from Madrid that the reported hostile manifestations against General Sickles are not true. | 982 |
| 699 | Mr. Fish to Admiral Polo | 1873. Nov. 24 | Respecting the proposed examination of witnesses in New York. | 983 |
| 700 | Telegram from the secretary of state, Madrid, to Admiral Polo. (Handed by Admiral Polo to Mr. Fish.) | Nov. 24 | Asking whether the United States will await the result of investigation by Spain; whether the President will submit question to Congress; and for a statement of points of offense in view of treaty stipulations and international law. | |
| 701 | Memorandum of statement by Mr. Fish to Admiral Polo. | Nov. 24 | Reasons why it is impracticable to wait; reasons why President must submit facts to Congress. General statement of the points of offense. | 984 |
| 702 | Telegram from secretary of state, Madrid, to Admiral Polo. (Handed by Admiral Polo to Mr. Fish.) | Nov. 25 | The news contradictory as to right of Virginius to carry United States flag; it may appear that she is the subject of reclamations against United States; Spain suspends her reclamations, and asks United States to do the same, till facts are known; no satisfaction possible till right to demand it established. | 984 |
| 703 | Memorandum of interview between Mr. Fish and Admiral Polo. | Nov. 25 | Admiral Polo reads No. 702; Mr. Fish replies that United States, in the interest of all maritime powers, (including Spain,) deny right of capture of documented vessels on high seas in time of peace; the right to inquire into validity of papers is in the power issuing them, which the United States are prepared to do; the United States will consider the subject of reclamations when the honor of the flag is atoned for; the identity of the Virginius unquestioned; any irregularity in papers, therefore, merely technical. | 985 |
| 704 | do | Nov. 27 | Mr. Fish reads dispatch from General Sickles; (See No. 651 supra;) says the United States cannot accept this proposal; this communication is made to Admiral Polo because it is supposed General Sickles has left Madrid; the proposition is virtually that Spain should hold the vessel while seeking proof to justify her capture. Admiral Polo asks whether, if the vessel be given up, inquiries would be instituted by the United States, with a view to punishment of any who might be found to have violated the laws of United States, reserving question of salute for further information; Mr. Fish consults the President and accepts proposal; if vessel and survivors are delivered forthwith, the salute will be dispensed with, if Spain, before December 25, satisfies the United States that the Virginius had no right to carry the flag; in that case proceedings will be commenced by United States against vessel and persons implicated; but Spain is also to proceed in accordance with the second proposition to General Sickles. | 986 |
| 705 | Telegram from secretary of state, Madrid, to Admiral Polo. (Handed to Mr. Fish by Admiral Polo.) | Nov. 28 | Negotiations renewed in Madrid; any arrangements made will be carried out in Cuba. | 987 |
| 706 | do | Nov. 28 | Expressing satisfaction at happy termination of negotiations. | 987 |
| 707 | Protocol of conference between Mr. Fish and Admiral Polo. | Nov. 29 | Carrying out the agreement stated in No. 704 | 987 |
| 708 | Admiral Polo to Mr. Fish | Dec. 1 | Has not yet received his instructions for naming time and place for surrender; expects them every moment; asks, therefore, for extension of time- | 988 |
| 709 | Mr. Fish to Admiral Polo | Dec. 2 | Delay appears unavoidable, and will doubtless cease in a few hours; the President will them every moments; asks, therefore, for extension of time | 989 |
| 710 | do | Dec. 4 | Is informed by General Sickles that powers have been sent to Admiral Polo; is prepared to execute the agreement, and asks him to name an hour to-day when he will meet Mr. Fish for that purpose. | 989 |
| 711 | Admiral Polo to Mr. Fish | Dec. 4 | In reply to the last; his powers require him to act in conjunction with superior authorities of Cuba; has referred the subject to Madrid. | 989 |
| 712 | Agreement between Mr. Fish and Admiral Polo. | Dec. 8 | As to time, place, and manner of surrender of vessel and survivors, and as to mode of rendering salute, if not dispensed with. | 990 |
| 713 | Admiral Polo to Mr. Fish | 1873. Dec. 10 | Transmitting evidence in order to show that the Virginius, at the time of her capture, was not entitled to carry the flag of the United States: 1. Bill of sale of the Solicitor of the Treasury to John P. Patterson. 2. Oath of John F. Patterson that he is the true and only owner of the said vessel, and that there is no subject or citizen of any foreign prince or state, directly or indirectly, by way of trust, confidence, or otherwise, interested therein. 3. Bond on the issue of the certificate of registry. 4. Crew-list. 5. Clearance-bond. 6. Manifest of cargo. 7. Master’s oath on clearance. 8. Manifest. 9. Deposition of Francis E. Shepperd. 10. Deposition of Francis Bowen, 11. Deposition of Francis Bowen. 12. Deposition of Charles Smith. 13. Deposition of Edward Greenwood. 14. Depositions of John McCaren and Matthew Murphey. 15. Deposition of Thomas Gallagher. 16. Deposition of Ambrose Rawling. 17. Deposition of John Furlong. 18. Deposition of Adolfo de Varona. | 991 |
| 714 | Mr. Fish to Admiral Polo | Dec. 22 1874. | Acknowledging the receipt of 129; the incisures make it appear to the satisfaction of the United States that Virginius was not entitled to carry flag at time of capture; salute will, therefore, be dispensed with, and, in accordance with terms of protocol, inquiries will be instituted and proceedings commenced against vessel and persons appearing to be guilty of illegal acts connected therewith. | 1051 |
| 715 | Admiral Polo to Mr. Fish | Jan. 3 | Expresses on behalf of his government a disclaimer of an intent of indignity to the flag of the United States. | 1052 |
iii.—consular correspondence.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 716 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) | 1873. Nov. 5 | Capture of the Virginius | 1052 |
| 717 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Hall (Teleeram.) | Nov. 7 | Instructing him to obtain full particulars | 1053 |
| 718 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Davis (Telegram.) | Nov. 5 | Same subject | 1053 |
| 719 | do | Nov. 5 | Same subject; inclosing correspondence with captain-general and extracts from Cuban press. | 1053 |
| 720 | do | Nov. 7 | Giving particulars and inclosing extracts from press and from letters of the vice-consul at Santiago. | 1057 |
| 721 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Fish (Telegram.) | Nov. 8 | Ryan and three Cubans shot; telegraph with Santiago interrupted. | 1061 |
| 722 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Fish | Nov. 8 | Inclosing copy of letter to captain-general claiming for American citizens the privileges of the treaty of 1795. | 1061 |
| 723 | do | Nov. 12 | Inclosing correspondence between the consul at Santiago de Cuba and the Spanish authorities. | 1062 |
| 724 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) | Nov. 13 | Consul at Santiago did everything that could be done to secure rights under treaty. | 1066 |
| 725 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Davis | Nov. 14. | Recapitulating telegrams; inclosing copy of note from captain-general. | 1066 |
| 726 | do | Nov. 14 | Transmitting correspondence between the consul at Santiago and the Spanish authorities. | 1067 |
| 727 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) | Nov. 12 | Papers publish accounts of fifty-seven more executions. | 1070 |
| 728 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Hall. (Telegram.) | Nov. 12 | Directing him to ask of authorities confirmation or denial of reported massacre, and to report at earliest possible moment. | 1070 |
| 729 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 12 | Directing him to demand of authorities the most ample rights for all American citizens on the Virginius. | 1071 |
| 730 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) | Nov. 15 | Fully confirming the measures | 1071 |
| 730½ | Mr. Hall to Mr. Davis | Nov. 15 | Correspondence between the Spanish commander in the eastern district and the British vice-consul at Santiago: crew-list of the Virginius. | 1071 |
| 731 | Mr. Nunes to Mr. Davis | Nov. 15 | The Virginius cleared from Kingston for Port Limon, Costa Rica; steps taken by British authorities in Jamaica on receipt of news of her capture; the consul communicates with Captain Cushing; he incloses a number of telegrams and letters relating to the subject. | 1073 |
| 733 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Fish. (Telegram.) | 1873. Nov. 18 | Total number of executions, fifty-three | 1077 |
| 734 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Davis | Nov. 22 | Action of authorities at Santiago in placing a marine guard before the consulate. | 1078 |
| 735 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Fish | Nov. 22 | Has demanded ample rights for American prisoners at Santiago; the captain-general denies his right to make such representations. | 1079 |
| 736 | Mr. Schmitt to Mr. Fish | Nov. 23 | Inclosing Captain Fry’s letter to the consul, and sworn declaration. | 1079 |
| 737 | do | Dec. 4 | Incloses list of captured crew who were executed. | 1081 |
| 738 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Davis | Dec. 5 | Excitement in Havana | 1083 |
| 739 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Fish. | Dec. 13 | Removal of prisoners from Santiago without authority, and their return; number of the prisoners: crew-list. | 1090 |
| 740 | Mr. Young to Mr. Fish | Dec. 18 | Transmitting a list of the persons captured on the Virginius, and a list of those surrendered to the Juniata. | 1095 |
| 741 | Mr. Hall to Mr. Davis | Dec. 24 | Transmitting telegrams respecting dispensing with the salute. | 1098 |
iv.—miscellaneous correspondence.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 742 | Commander Gushing to Mr. Robeson. | Nov. 16 | Came to Santiago on urgent telegrams from vice-consul; trials before a drum-head court-martial; fifty-three men summarily shot; executions on the authority of the general in command; incloses correspondence with General Burriel. | 1098 |
| 743 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Bliss. | Nov. 23 | Requesting him to be present at the examination of witnesses in New York. | 1100 |
| 744 | do (Telegram.) | Nov. 24 | Repeating instructions by order of the President | 1101 |
| 745 | do | Nov. 24 | Inclosing depositions of Shepperd, Anderson, and Miller, relating to the Virginius, taken in May, 1872. | 1101 |
| 746 | Mr. Bliss to Mr. Fish. | Nov. 24 | Will attend the examination | 1107 |
| 747 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Robeson | Dec. 2 | Returning Mr. Cushing’s letter with thanks; hopes it will not be considered as committing the Government on many points advanced therein. | 1107 |
| 748 | do | Dec. 8 | Inclosing copies of the agreement of this date with Admiral Polo, and requesting that instructions may be given for carrying it out. | 1107 |
| 749 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Williams | Dec. 11 | Inclosing the evidence submitted by Admiral Polo to establish that the Virginius had no right to carry the flag of the United States, and saying that the President desires his opinion on the force of this evidence. | 1108 |
| 750 | do | Dec. 12 | Inclosing the evidence of Anselmo Villareal and Garrasio Parru bearing on the same Question. | 1109 |
| 751 | Mr. Williams to Mr. Fish | Dec. 17 | Reviewing the evidence, and deciding that the Virginius at the time of her capture was without right and improperly carrying the American flag. | 1113 |
| 752 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Robeson | Dec. 17 | Transmits opinion of the Attorney-General, and requests that steps may be taken to notify the proper officers at Santiago that the salute will be dispensed with. | 1115 |
| 753 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Williams | Dec. 22 | Requests that steps may be taken to carry out the agreement made with Admiral Polo. | 1116 |
| 753a | Mr. Williams to Mr. Fish | Dec. 23 | In reply to the last; the district attorney in New York has been instructed. | 1117 |
sweden and norway.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 754 | Mr. Stenersen to Mr. Fish | 1874. Mar. 25 | Renewing request that the line of steamers between Norway and the United States be exempted from the same dues as Belgian steamers. | 1117 |
| 755 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Stenersen | Apr. 10 | The question reverted to in Mr. Stenersen’s note of March 25 will be again referred to the Secretary of the Treasury. | 1118 |
| 756 | Mr. Stenersen to Mr. Fish | June 22 | Double pilotage exacted at New York from the captain of the Swedish steam-corvette Balder. | 1119 |
| 757 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Stenersen | Aug. 20 | Pilots are, by the laws of the United States, regulated by the several Stages; the pilot-laws of the State of New York; reciprocity rests with the States. | 1119 |
| 758 | Mr. Cadwalader to Mr. Stenersen. | Oct. 13 | The Secretary of the Treasury is prepared to admit the claim made on behalf of the Norse line of steamers respecting the exemption of dues. | 1120 |
turkish empire.
ottoman porte.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 759 | Mr. Baker to Mr. Fish | 1873. July 17 | Inclosing copy of the report of the commission appointed for the purpose of interpreting the words tonneau de capacité in the firman issued to the Suez Canal Conmany. | 1121 |
| 760 | do | July 22 | Interdiction of the exportation of beasts of burden from the ports of Beirut, Mersina, and Alexandretta for four years. | 1122 |
| 761 | do | July 29 | Interpretation of Article 17 in the charter of the Suez Canal Company; contemplated international-tonnage commission. | 1123 |
| 762 | do | Aug. 13 | Second circular-letter from the Porte respecting the tolls charged by the Suez Canal Company; the international-tonnage commission to meet at Constantinople September 15; asks instructions as to delegates from the United States. | 1125 |
| 763 | do | Aug. 14 | Proposed form of adhesion to the project of Egyptian judicial reform intended to be signed by the representatives of foreign powers. | 1126 |
| 764 | do | Aug. 25 | Slave-traffic from Africa to the Levant by the way of Malta; slave-trade in Turkey. | 1127 |
| 765 | do | Sept. 4 | Proposed international-tonnage commission; correspondence with the Department of State; circular of the Ottoman government. | 1129 |
| 766 | do | Sept. 19 | Same subject; disappointment at the possibility that the United States will not be represented in the commission. | 1131 |
| 767 | do | Oct. 3 | Same subject | 1133 |
| 768 | do | Oct. 6 | Proposed indicial reform in Egypt | 1134 |
| 769 | do | Nov. 8 | International-tonnage commission: intention of the Ottoman government to invite the United States to participate; instructions for the delegates of the Ottoman government. | 1136 |
| 770 | Do | Dec. 26 | Inclosing telegram from the consul at Canea respecting the successful laying of a telegraph between Alexandria and Sitia. | 1142 |
| 771 | do | 1874. Jan. 3 | Résumé of the proceedings of the international-tonnage commission. | 1143 |
| 772 | do | Jan. 29 | New Ottoman stamp-tax law; relations of the Ottoman government with other powers. | 1148 |
| 773 | do | Feb. 17 | Hussein Avni Pasha appointed grand vizier; his installation. | 1152 |
| 774 | Mr. Goodenow to Mr. Fish | Mar. 18 | Abridgment of the final report of the international-tonnage commission held at Constantinople. | 1153 |
| 775 | do | Apr. 7 | Three Turks professing Christianity drafted into the military service of the Porte. | 1155 |
| 776 | do | Apr. 14 | Religious questions between the “Hassounists and “Anti-Hassounists.” | 1156 |
| 777 | do | Apr. 23 | Report upon the financial condition of Turkey | 1158 |
| 778 | Mr. Fish to Aristarchi Bey | Mar. 24 | Conclusions; reached by the international-tonnage commission at Constantinople. | 1163 |
| 779 | do | May 26 | Same subject; views of the Secretary of the Treasury. | 1103 |
| 780 | do | July 28 | Same subject; American vessels likely to visit the Suez Canal will receive a special certificate of admeasurement. | 1164 |
egypt.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 781 | Mr. Beardsley to Mr. Fish | 1873. May 7 | Expendition of Sir Samuel Baker | 1164 |
| 782 | Mr. Babbitt to Mr. Fish | July 1 | Same subject | 1167 |
| 783 | Mr. Beardsley to Mr. Fish | Sept. 3 | Same subject | 1168 |
| 784 | do | Sept. 10 | Proposed judicial reform in Egypt | 1169 |
| 785 | do | Sept. 16 | The slaverv question in Egypt | 1170 |
| 786 | do | Oct. 6 | Same subject; proposed treaty with Great Britain providing for the eventual emancipation of slaves in Egypt. | 1172 |
| 787 | do | Oct. 7 | Difficulty between the Khedive and American missionaries respecting property held by them. | 1174 |
| 788 | do | Oct. 24 | Egyptian budget | 1176 |
| 789 | do | Nov. 10 | Firman granted by the Sultan to the Khédive | 1178 |
| 790 | do | Nov. 28 | Liberation of slaves in Egypt by the interposition of foreign consular officers; ho progress toward concluding the proposed treaty with Great Britain respecting slaves. | 1181 |
| 791 | Mr. Beardsley to Mr. Fish | 1873. Dec. 13 | France and judicial reform in Egypt | 1181 |
| 792 | Do (telegram.) | 1874. Jan. 24 | Egyptian government anxious for favorable action of the United States on judicial reform. | 1182 |
| 793 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Beardsley (telegram.) | Jan. 24 | Bill respecting judicial reform before Congress | 1183 |
| 794 | Mr. Beardsley to Mr. Fish | Jan. 27 | Project for judicial reform accepted by five powers; its effect upon the jurisdiction of United States consuls in Egypt. | 1183 |
| 795 | do | Mar. 9 | Mission of Colonel Gorden | 1185 |
| 796 | do | Apr. 29 | Adoption of the new tariff of tonnage - dues; threatened conflict between the Suez Canal Company and the Egyptian authorities. | 1185 |
| 797 | do | May 30 | The question of judicial reform placed in the hands of Cherif Pasha, minister of justice. | 1192 |
| 798 | do | June 1 | Readiness of the President of the United States to accept the jurisdiction of the new tribunals communicated to Cherif Pasha. | 1192 |
| 799 | do | Aug. 18 | Proposed formation of a special tribunal pending the organization of the new tribunals. | 1193 |
| 800 | do | Aug. 21 | Imposition of local taxes upon the personal property of foreigners residing in Egypt. | 1197 |
| 801 | do | Aug. 26 | Finance of Egypt | 1199 |
| 802 | do | Aug. 31 | Same subject | 1201 |
| 803 | do | Sept. 12 | Expedition of Colonel Gordon; the slave-trade in Egypt. | 1202 |
venezuela.
| No. | From whom and to whom. | Date. | Subject. | Page. |
| 804 | Mr. Russell to Mr. Fish | 1874. July 13 | Reply of the Venezuelan minister for foreign relations to the protest of the United States minister against a Venezuelan law punishing false claims on treasury. | 1213 |
| 805 | do | July 13 | Complaints made by emigrants from the United States of having been deceived by promises of high wages. | 1216 |
| 806 | do | Sept. 11 | Arrival of an embassy from Colombia; seizure of the Italian brig Edouard by Venezuelan authorities. | 1216 |
| 807 | do | Sept. 19 | Applications of American immigrants to return to the United States | 1217 |
| 808 | do | Oct. 25 | Insurrection in the State of Falcon | 1218 |
| 809 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Russell | Oct. 29 | The Department not aware of any remedy in respect to suffering emigrants from the United States. | 1218 |
| 810 | Mr. Russell to Mr. Fish | Nov. 6 | Proclamations issued by the President of Venezuela. | 1219 |
| 811 | do | Nov. 6 | Relief given to American emigrants in distress by Messrs. H. L. Boulton & Co., of Caracas. | 1221 |
| 812 | Mr. Fish to Mr. Russell | Nov. 25 | Proclamation of the Venezuelan President declaring a blockade. | 1221 |
| 813 | Do | Nov. 25 | Thanks of the United States Government to Messrs. H. L. Boulton & Co. for their benevolent conduct toward American emigrants. | 1222 |