List of papers, in chronological order, with subjects of correspondence

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No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
	Circular (telegram)	1915. Jan. 28	Postponement of opening of the Panama Canal. Instruction to inform the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the President’s inability to go to Panama in March and the consequent postponement of the opening of the canal to a date to be announced later.	12
	Do	do	Same subject and purport	12
	Do	do	do	13
	Do	do	do	13
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Chinda.	Feb. 2	do	14
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Zwiedenek.	do	do	14
	Circular	Mar. 9	Pan American Medical Conference. Instruction to extend invitation.	15
	Do	Mar. 12	International Congress on Education. Instruction to extend invitation.	16
	Do	Apr. 1	International Engineering Congress. Instruction to extend invitation.	16
	Do	Apr. 12	International Dry Farming Congress. Instruction to extend invitation.	17
	Do	Apr. 19	Second Pan American Scientific Congress. Various instructions.	18
	Circular (telegram)	Apr. 23	Opening of the Panama Canal. Instruction to inform the Minister for Foreign Affairs that the President has found it impossible to proceed to Panama in July and regrets that he is therefore unable to extend to the Minister the invitation mentioned in the Department’s Jan. 16 [28]. (Sent to all missions in Latin America.)	14
	Do	May 3	Same subject. Instruction to inform the Foreign Office that the international fete attending the opening of the canal will not take place, owing to the distressing conditions throughout the world. (Sent to Denmark, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras. Nicaragua, Panama, and Uruguay.)	15
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Page	May 29	Abrogation of provisions of certain treaties conflicting with the Seamen’s Act of Mar. 4, 1915. Explains the origin of the legislation and of the reason that it is mandatory upon the President to give notice of the termination of treaty provisions in conflict therewith. Instruction to give such notice.	3
	Circular	do	Same subject and purport	6
	Do	do	Same subject. Incloses copy of the foregoing to the diplomatic corps at Washington.	10
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Page	do	Same subject. The same as the above instruction to Mr. Page, except that it refers to the treaty between the United States and the King of Tonga.	11
	Circular	July 10	First Pan American Financial Conference and High Commission. Various instructions.	20
	Do	July 29	Same subject. Further instructions	21
1905	Mr. Page to Mr. Lansing	do	Abrogation of provisions of certain treaties conflicting with the Seamen’s Act of Mar. 4, 1915. Reports acceptance by Great Britain of the abrogation of the Treaty of June 3, 1892.	11
	Circular (telegram)	Sept. 18	First Pan American Financial Conference and High Commission. Instructions regarding postponement of meeting of High Commission to April, 1916, and of the conference to 1917.	22
	Mr. Polk to Mr. Naón	Sept. 23	Same subject and purport	22
	Circular (telegram)	Oct. 6	Same subject. Instructions relating to April, 1916, meeting of the High Commission.	23
	Mr. Belden to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Abrogation of provisions of certain treaties conflicting with the Seamen’s Act of 1915. Refers to Department’s May 29. Reports acceptance by Bolivia of the abrogation of Article 34 of the Treaty of May 13, 1858.	12
	Circular	Oct. 13	Radio communication in the American Hemisphere. Instructs to suggest that the subject be discussed during the forthcoming Pan American Scientific Conference.	24
	Circular (telegram)	Oct. 19	Opening of the Panama Canal. Instruction to advise the Foreign Office that the continuance of slides in the canal prevent prediction of approximate date of reopening.	15
	Circular	Nov. 1	Conditions of enlistment of Americans in foreign armies involving their expatriation. By taking an oath of allegiance to a foreign state an American citizen is deemed to have expatriated himself.	25
	Circular (telegram)	Dec. 13	First Pan American Financial Conference and High Commission. Instruction regarding topics for discussion.	23
	Circular	Dec. 20	Attitude of the United States toward Latin America. Instruction to disseminate information regarding the portions of the President’s Address to Congress referring to matters of Pan American importance.	25
	Do	Dec. 31	American seamen. Encloses Department’s circular No. 268 for transmission to Foreign Office.	26

ARGENTINA.

No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
45	Mr. Stimson to Mr. Bryan.	1915. May 12	Message of the President. Encloses copy	28

BOLIVIA.

No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1915. Jan. 9	Treaty for the advancement of general peace, concluded between the United States and Bolivia. Proclamation.	30
67	Mr. Mooney to Mr. Lansing.	July 29	Boundary agreement between Bolivia and Paraguay. Reports the signing of a protocol on July 19 extending the Ayala-Mujia Agreement of Apr. 5, 1913, until July 28, 1916; incloses copy of this agreement.	32

BRAZIL.

No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
584	Mr. Morgan to Mr. Bryan	1915. May 10	Message of the President. Encloses copy	34

CHILE.

No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
574	Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Bryan.	1915. Jan. 11	Rules and regulations of cable and wireless messages. Encloses and discusses decree relating to all telegraphic apparatus. Note has been addressed to Foreign Office urging removal of restrictions in so far as they relate to neutral countries.	36
	Same to same (telegram)	Jan. 12	Same subject. Informs of issuance of decree forbidding code messages, except diplomatic. Says this interferes with American commerce, and endeavor is being made to have neutral countries excepted. Asks whether this government forbids code messages to neutral countries.	39
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Fletcher (telegram).	Jan. 14	Same subject. Informs him of this Government’s procedure regarding cable and radio messages.	39
580	Mr. Fletcher to Mr. Bryan.	Jan. 30	Same subject. Encloses copy of new decree amending the first decree and eliminating the provisions thereof which affected adversely legitimate neutral commerce.	39
217	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Fletcher.	Feb. 13	Same subject. Acknowledges despatch No. 574 and approves action in making repeated representations with a view to having the decree modified.	40
219	Same to same	Mar. 11	Same subject. Approves action reported in No. 580 of Jan. 30.	40
642	Mr. Summerlin to Mr. Bryan.	June 15	Message of the President. Transmits copy	35

CHINA.

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No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
	American Red Cross to the Secretary of State	1915. 1 Jan. 6	Huai River Conservancy loan. Refers to the Department’s Dec. 23, 1914, respecting an advance of $5,000,000; requests transmission to the American Minister at Peking for delivery to Chinese Government of an amended telegram declaring loan at present impossible and extension of option desired.	212
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch (telegram).	Jan. 11	Same subject. Transmits telegram as requested in letter of Jan. 6 from Red Cross, with instruction to present to the Chinese Government.	212
233	Same to same	do	Same subject. Reply to his Oct. 28, 1914. Incloses copy of letter of Jan. 6, 1915, from Red Cross: refers to Department’s telegram of Jan. 11.	213
	American Red Cross to the Secretary of State.	Jan. 20	Same subject. Requests that Mr. Reinsch be instructed to urge extension of Red Cross option.	213
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction to urge extension of Red Cross option.	213
	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Jan. 23	Twenty-one demands of Japan on China. Japanese Minister submits list of demands not to be divulged to other Powers on pain serious, consequences to China. Demands could not be granted without abandoning open-door policy.	79
	Same to same (telegram)	Jan. 24	Same subject. Japan’s twenty-one demands constitute great crisis in China. Demands include, aside from Shantung, exclusive mining rights in two provinces and three railways.	80
	Same to same (telegram)	Jan. 26	Same subject. Japan’s demands include impairment of China’s sovereignty and of open door in Shantung, Kiangsu, Chekiang, Anhui, and Kiangsi in addition to Manchuria. Further reservations would make subject to their veto all concessions to other nationalities throughout China.	80
	Same to same (telegram)	Jan. 27	Same subject. Japanese demands include administrative powers in South Manchuria and special rights respecting the nationalized iron deposits throughout China.	80
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch (telegram).	Jan. 28	Same subject Instructs to keep Department fully informed.	80
	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Jan. 29	Same subject. Further demands include participation in internal administration of China and recognition of Fukien as Japanese sphere of influence.	81
	Same to same (telegram)	Feb. 1	Same subject. States five significant demands of Japan.	81
	Mr. Guthrie to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. Japan’s demands on China do not affect Yangtze valley.	82
1060	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Page (telegram).	Feb. 2	Same subject. Desires to know if British Government has been informed as to nature and extent of Japan’s demands.	82
374	Mr. Sammons to Mr. Reinsch.	do	Infringement of American trade-marks in China. Reports on, and action taken in the Mixed Court at Shanghai. Outlines procedure he intends to follow. Incloses correspondence with the Japanese	231
	Mr. Guthrie to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 3	Twenty-one demands of Japan on China. Censorship forbids reproduction reports in China of Japan’s demands. Foreign Office authorized statement that demands involve no infringement of China’s territorial integrity and no impairment of foreign rights in that country.	82
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch (telegram).	do	Huai River Conservancy loan. Refers to Department’s Jan. 11 and 20, and instructs to telegraph status of option extension.	213
	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 4	Same subject. Reply to Department’s Feb. 3. Red Cross option extended for one year. Chinese desire certain amendments to contract.	214
	Mr. Guthrie to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 6	Twenty-one demands of Japan on China. Count Okuma stated that Japan’s interest in China was to preserve peace and China’s territorial integrity and to adhere to open-door policy.	83
	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 8	Same subject. Japanese Minister insisted that Minister for Foreign Affairs express general opinion on each of 21 demands which was done, pointing out certain demands were incompatible with treaty rights or with sovereign power of China and therefore unacceptable.	83
	The Japanese Embassy to the Department of State.	do	Same subject. Memorandum of 11 demands on China.	83
	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 9	Same subject. Japanese Minister stated expression of Minister for Foreign Affairs on demands was unsatisfactory and must be modified otherwise negotiations can not be continued. Chinese Government is making counterproposals on demands relating to Manchuria, Mongolia, and Shantung. Chinese trying to preserve the principle of equal opportunity.	84
	Mr. Guthrie to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. Quotes memorandum from the Japanese Foreign Office stating the 11 demands made upon China.	84
538	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan	Feb. 10	Same subject. Reports on progress of negotiations between Japanese Minister and Chinese Government.	85
	Mr. Guthrie to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 11	Same subject. Statement cabled under date Feb. 9, does not contain all of Japan’s demands. Baron Kato has instructed Japanese Minister at Peking to communicate statement given me to Reinsch.	87
	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 12	Same subject. States Moore’s telegram contains substantially accurate account of demands as understood here.	87
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Chinese Government is willing to discuss 10 of the demands while Japanese Government is insisting that entire list be accepted in principle and negotiated on. The Chinese Government is contemplating adoption of a well-defined policy regarding concessions.	88
1638	Mr. Page to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 13	Same subject. Sir Edward Grey stated yesterday “The British Government has made inquires of Japan but so far has made no comment.”	88
	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 15	Same subject. Relates contents of memorandum received from Japanese Minister regarding demands on China.	88
540	Same to same	do	Same subject. Further reports on negotiations between Japanese and Chinese Governments relating to concessions. Encloses copy of telegram from Correspondent Moore to the Associated Press relating to this subject.	89
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Infringement of trade-marks. The Japanese Government contends that, unless the infringing trademark registered in Japan is annulled American owners can not sue in Chinese Courts against Chinese dealing in the infringement. The Consulate General at Shanghai will be instructed that the rights of American industrial property as against Chinese are determinable by local law.	235
	Department of State memorandum.	Feb. 16	Twenty-one demands of Japan on China. Japanese Ambassador denies truth of newspaper Statements of exaggerated demands on China.	92
	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 17	Same subject. Legation is in position to telegraph full text of Japanese demands as presented to the President on Jan. 18, if desired.	92
392	Mr. Sammons to Mr. Reinsch.	do	Infringement of trade-marks. Reports further on the subject and encloses formal protest from the Japanese Consul General.	236
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Guthrie (telegram).	Feb. 19	Twenty-one demands of Japan on China. Advises him of receipt of Japanese Ambassador’s memorandum of denial of press reports and assurance that Japan has no such intention as press reports would have indicated.	93
	The Chinese Minister to the Secretary of State (memorandum).	(1)	Same subject. Submits statement of the 21 demands made by Japan on China.	93
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch (telegram).	Feb. 19	Same subject. Received from Chinese Minister complete statement of demands, Article V varies from that received from Japanese Ambassador. Advise at once if demands in Article V are being urged.	95
	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 20	Same subject. On Feb. 18, Japanese Minister informed Foreign Office Japanese Government insisted upon negotiations on whole set of 21 demands as presented on 18th ultimo including Article V.	95
	Mr. Guthrie to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 21	Same subject. Embassy’s telegram of Feb. 9, 1915 gave complete list of demands, the other articles were submitted as requests.	96
	The Japanese Embassy to the Secretary of State (memorandum).	Feb. 22	Same subject. List of additional demands or requests.	97
	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 23	Same subject. In conference yesterday Japanese Minister insisted on full list of demands, finally agreed to discussion in detail, but rejected all Chinese counterproposals.	97
	Same to same (telegram)	Feb. 26	Same subject. At yesterday’s conference opening of additional treaty ports in Shantung was agreed to. Chinese Government refused to accept preamble of Article II.	97
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch (telegram).	Feb. 27	Infringement of trade-marks. Approves Legation’s attitude as reported in telegram of Feb. 15, 1915.	238
554	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan.	Feb. 27	Same subject. Transmits further correspondence, including his instruction to the Consulate General at Shanghai. Emphasizes the advisability of American exporters registering their trademarks at Tokyo.	238
562	Same to same	Mar. 4	Claims against China. Incloses correspondence showing assent of the interested Governments to the withdrawal by China of the unused balance of the 2,000,000 fund deposited in the Groups Banks.	206
571	Same to same	Mar. 6	Twenty-one demands of Japan on China. Reports on state of negotiations. Encloses statement of demands as handed to the President January 18 and statement of demands as handed to the American Minister by the Japanese Minister February 14.	98
	Same to same (telegram)	Mar. 8	Same subject. Refers to cable of Feb. 26. At the Mar. 6 meeting, Japanese Minister stated his Government was dissatisfied with slow progress of negotiations and unless important concessions are granted means outside of diplomacy might be resorted to. Relates further about negotiations.	103
	Mr. Guthrie to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 11	Same subject. States report of papers regarding troops to relieve garrisons at Tsingtau, Tientsin and in Manchuria and Chosen.	104
	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 12	Same subject. Concessions by Chinese on 99-year extension of South Manchuria and Antung-Mukden lines appear to have made situation easier. Japanese Minister told Minister of Foreign Affairs Japanese fleet has sailed under sealed orders, destination and purposes being known only to authorities at Tokyo.	104
	Same to same (telegram)	Mar. 13	Same subject. Chinese Government informed second Japanese squadron sailed with 30,000 men to be distributed in Manchuria, Tientsin, Shantung, and Hankow.	104
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Chinda	do	Same subject. Quotes numerous treaty provisions and states that the policy of the United States Government is directed to the maintenance of the independence, integrity and commercial freedom of China and the conservation of American rights and interests in China.	105
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch (telegram).	do	Same subject. States will receive through Tokyo summary of note handed to Japanese Ambassador in Washington. Call attention of Foreign Office to treaty provisions cited.	111
	Mr. Guthrie to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 17	Same subject. I communicated to Minister for Foreign Affairs substance of telegram of Mar. 13. He said he had not yet received contents of note handed to Viscount Chinda and asked whether the note was presented at the request or suggestion of China. He told me negotiations were “proceeding not altogether unsatisfactorily.”	112
	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. Minister of Foreign Affairs assures fullest consideration being given to treaty rights. Demands relating to Manchuria and Mongolia further discussed at the meeting held yesterday.	112
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Guthrie (telegram).	do	Same subject. Refers to telegram Mar. 17. Note was not presented at request or suggestion of China or any other Power.	113
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch (telegram).	Mar. 18	Same subject. Supplementary memorandum handed this Government by Japan on Feb. 22 is identical with Article V of Chinese memorandum and was accompanied by statement that these items were presented as requests for which friendly consideration was desired. Copies of American note and Japanese memoranda being mailed you.	113
	Mr. Guthrie to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 21	Same subject. Reports interview with the Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs in which the latter dwelt especially on Fukien and referred to the suggestion made in 1900 by the Secretary of State that the United States desired to improve a harbor on the coast of Fukien for a naval coaling station. The pertinent correspondence of 1900 is printed here for ready reference.	113
	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 22	Same subject. Chinese Government informed today of arrival of 1,200 new Japanese troops along Shantung Railway and 6,000 in Manchuria.	115
588	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan	Mar. 22	Taxation of foreigners. Refers to Legation’s telegram of July 20, 1914, and Department’s reply of July 21, 1914, in regard to Chinese inland taxation imposed on American goods in violation of treat stipulations, and submits for the Department comment Legation’s instruction thereon to the Consul General at Shanghai dated July 25, 1914.	216
	Same to same (telegram)	Mar. 24	Twenty-one demands of Japan on China. Relate discussion at conference yesterday. State reports from Tsingtau, Mukden, Antung Tsinanfu. Sunday Chinese Government asked explanation of troop movements but no reply to date.	116
	Same to same (telegram)	Mar. 25	Same subject. Meeting today resulted in agreement to concede to Japan for mining purposes specified areas in Manchuria. Increase of troop at Tsinanfu to 2,500 with artillery reported today; 1,000 stationed at Fangtze near Weihsien.	116
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Guthrie (telegram).	Mar. 26	Same subject. The United States has no purpose or desire to secure concession on coast of Fukien You are authorized to inform the Government that United States will view without slightest objection any arrangement Japan may make with China looking toward the withholding of any concession to any foreign Power which con templates improvement of harbor on coast of Fukien.	116
	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 30	Same subject. Chinese Government and local authorities throughout country are taking sever measures to repress agitation caused by distorted reports being circulated as to boycott of Japanese goods.	117
	Same to same (telegram)	Mar. 31	Same subject. At conference held yesterday the Japanese Minister stated that the Chinese were fully aware of Japanese demands and China is now expected to make categorical answer and be pre pared for the consequences of refusal. Ultimatum backed by force is expected.	118
	Same to same (telegram)	Apr. 2	Same subject. Chinese yielded to demand that Japanese subjects be allowed to travel, reside carry on trade and agriculture and lease land in Manchuria remaining subject only to their national jurisdiction in criminal and civil matters except as to land cases.	118
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch (telegram).	do	Same subject. Department is making inquiry whether the proposals concerning the Han-yeh ping Co. would discriminate against nationals of other countries.	118
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Guthrie (telegram).	do	Same subject. Desires information regarding Han-yeh ping Corporation, whether anything is contemplated which would discriminate against nationals of other countries.	119
597	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan	Apr. 5	Same subject. Observations on the negotiations	119
598	Same to same	do	Same subject. Transmits copy of a memorandum from the Chinese Foreign Office to the Japanese Minister on the right of residence in South Manchuria.	122
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Discusses the Han-yeh ping demand which is tantamount to a demand for a monopoly of mineral production and manufacture and will eliminate the freedom of industrial development and will deny treaty rights of other nationals.	124
	Same to same (telegram)	Apr. 7	Same subject. At yesterday’s meeting residence in Manchuria, Group V and the Fukien demands were discussed.	124
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch (telegram).	Apr. 9	Same subject. Authorizes him to confirm to the Chinese Government Department’s note concerning naval and coaling stations on the coast of Fukien.	124
	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. At yesterday’s meeting residence in Manchuria was further discussed and the Japanese presented an additional demand for a concession of coal mines at Anki in Fukien. The Minister of Foreign Affairs refused to receive the demand and the Japanese Minister withdrew it.	125
	Mr. Guthrie to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Apr. 10	Same subject. The Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs stated to the American Ambassador that, if Japan’s demands for residential privileges were granted, American citizens would obtain the same privileges.	125
	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Apr. 12	Same subject. At Saturady’s meeting the Japanese Minister attempted to discuss articles of Group V, but the Minister of Foreign Affairs stated that he could not discuss these demands as they conflicted with treaty rights and China’s sovereignty.	125
	Same to same (telegram)	Apr. 17	Same subject. At the meeting on the 13th the Japanese Minister stated that his Government insisted upon the right to participate in making taxes and police regulations affecting Japanese residents. At yesterday’s meeting the Japanese Minister demanded that the rights offered by the Chinese Government concerning Manchuria should be extended to Eastern Mongolia. The demand was refused.	126
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch (telegram).	Apr. 22	Taxation of foreigners. Does the Legation still think it advisable to withhold assent to the stamp tax.	220
	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Apr. 23	Twenty-one demands of Japan on China. At the meeting of the 19th no progress was made in the discussions and since then negotiations have been at a deadlock.	126
	Same to same (telegram)	Apr. 24	Taxation of foreigners. Reply to Departments Apr. 22. Refers to his No. 588 of Mar. 22. Believes it still advisable to withhold consent to stamp tax.	221
	Same to same (telegram)	Apr. 27	Twenty-one demands of Japan on China. At yesterday’s meeting the Japanese Minister presented the revised demands of Japan. Gives résumé of them.	127
	Mr. Wheeler to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Apr. 28	Same subject. He was informed by an official of the Foreign Office that the greater portion of Japan’s demands on China have been agreed upon. China flatly refuses to discuss the demands concerning Eastern Mongolia and the situation may become serious.	127
	Japanese Embassy to The Department of State.	Apr. 30	Same subject. Japanese propositions concerning Manchuria and Eastern Inner Mongolia; the Han-yeh ping Co., the nonalienation of the Chinese coast, Japanese advisers, land for schools and hospitals, purchase of arms, railway concessions in South China, Fukien Province and the restoration of Kiaochou to China.	128
273	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Reinsch.	do	Infringement of trade-marks. The attention of the Department of Commerce has been called to the advisability of informing American exporters of the expediency of registering their trade-marks at Tokyo.	242
	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	May 3	Twenty-one demands of Japan on China. The Minister of Foreign Affairs handed to the Japanese Minister China’s reply to Japan’s revised demands. Gives résumé of it. The Japanese Minister was informed that the whole situation would be laid before the treaty Powers an should apply further	130
614	Same to same	May 4	Same subject. Encloses translation of the remarks with which the Japanese Minister accompanied the presentation of the demands to the. President on Jan. 18 last and a translation of a memorandum in which the Black Dragon Society advocated a policy for the solution of the Chinese Question.	131
617	Same to same	do	Same subject. Reports on the progress of the negotiations and encloses a copy of a memorandum handed to the Japanese Minister by the Minister Foreign affairs April 15, 1915.	137
	The Japanese Foreign Office to the Japanese Ambassador (telegram).	May 6	Same subject. The Japanese Ambassador left a copy of a telegram (without date) from his Government at the Department in which he is informed that the reply of the Chinese Government to Japan’s revised demands is unsatisfactory, and that his Government will address a fresh communication to the Chinese Government. If this communication is not answered satisfactorily the Japanese Government will take such measures as it may deem necessary. Attached to this telegram is the Chinese counter proposal concerning Kiaochou and a statement as to time limit set and the status of the negotiations of Group V.	141
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch (telegram).	do	Same subject. Quotes notice given to the press giving the attitude of the United States in reference to the negotiations between China and Japan. (Same to the American Ambassador at Tokyo.)	143
	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. An ultimatum was received here today. In order to avert its presentation the Chinese Government offered further concessions which were refused by the Japanese.	143
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Reports military preparations by Japan. Japanese subjects are being concentrated for leaving.	144
	Same to same (telegram)	May 7	Same subject. An ultimatum in the form of a further revised set of demands was handed to the Minister of Foreign Affairs by the Japanese Minister to be accepted categorically by 6 p.m. May 9th.	144
2062	Mr. Page to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	May 7	Same subject. Quotes memorandum handed to the Japanese Ambassador by Sir Edward Gray stating the attitude of the British Government.	144
	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	May 9	Same subject. The Chinese Government accepted Japan’s ultimatum today. The military unpreparedness of China made it necessary to yield to the demands.	145
	Mr. Wheeler to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. The Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs states that the Chinese Government has unconditionally accepted Japan’s ultimatum.	145
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Guthrie (telegram).	May 11	Same subject. Instructs to notify the Japanese Government that this Government can not recognize any agreement between Japan and China which impaires the treaty rights of the United States with China, the political or territorial integrity of China, or the international policy of the open door. (Mutatis mutandis to the American Legation at Peking.)	146
118	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Chinda	May 12	Same subject. Encloses copy of telegram sent May 11 to the American Ambassador at Tokyo. (Mutandis to the Chinese Minister).	146
	Mr. Wheeler to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	May 13	Same subject. Reports handing note to the Foreign Office in pursuance of Department’s May 11.	146
	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	May 14	Same subject. Reports that he communicated Department’s telegram of the 11th inst. Asks to be authorized to request the Chinese Government to inform him of any change in the status of foreigners resident in China, so that the United States may claim for its citizens all its treaty rights.	147
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Reinsch (telegram).	May 15	Same subject. This Government takes it for granted that the Chinese Government will give notice of any change in the status of foreigners. (The American Ambassador at Tokyo was advised of this telegram.)	147
628	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan	May 17	Same subject. Encloses a number of documents which are printed here, a statement by the Japanese Government concerning the negotiations, a mandate issued by the President of China concerning the coastal nonalienation and a telegram by the President cautioning officials and people to be moderate in their behaviour.	148
	Mr. Wheeler to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	May 24	Same subject. Newspapers are printing telegrams from Peking stating that the United States has issued to China and Japan a note of warning concerning agreements between those Governments which conflict with the open door policy and which impair China’s sovereignty or territorial integrity. Editorials resentful.	156
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Wheeler (telegram).	do	Same subject. The note mentioned in Embassy’s telegram of today is identic with Department’s telegram of May 11, 1915.	157
633	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan.	May 25	Same subject. The Minister of Foreign Affairs in receiving Department’s note of May 11, asked what provisions of the agreement seemed objectionable to the United States. He was informed that my Government trusted that the rights referred to in the note would be given complete protection and that my Government would be entitled to be advised of any change in the status of Americans in China.	157
279	Mr. Wheeler to Mr. Bryan	May 26	Same subject. Newspapers printed telegrams from Washington today stating that the note of the American Government is merely of a legal nature, designed to affect the phraseology of the treaty. No further unfriendly comment is anticipated.	158
	Same to same	June 8	Same subject. Transmits printed copy of the documents relating to the recent negotiations between Japan and China. The treaties were ratified yesterday and ratifications exchanged to-day.	159
294	Mr. Osborne to Mr. MacMurray.	June 22	Taxation of foreigners. Reply to Legation’s No 588 of Mar. 22, 1915, which is approved in general with reservations on certain points.	221
76	Mr. Kai Fu Shah to Mr. Lansing.	July 6	Twenty-one demands of Japan on China. Encloses copy of an official statement concerning the recent negotiations with Japan, also copy of the treaties and annexes resulting from those negotiations.	178
683	Mr. MacMurray to Mr. Lansing.	July 9	Taxation of foreigners. Incloses a circular instruction of June 8, 1915, to various consular officers in China in regard to the stamp tax law, issued in conformity with Department’s No. 90 of May 4, 1914; also a despatch from the Consulate Genera at Shanghai of June 26, 1915, and the Legation’s reply of July 9, on the same subject.	222
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Kai Fu Shah.	July 10	Twenty-one demands of Japan on China. Acknowledges receipt of note of the 6th inst. with enclosures.	204
686	Mr. MacMurray to Mr. Lansing.	July 12	Taxation of foreigners. Incloses copy of an instruction of July 12, 1915, from the Legation to the Consulate General at Hankow in regard to violations of treaty stipulations in regard to inland taxation of foreign goods. Requests instructions.	224
687	Same to same	July 16	Same subject. Incloses copies of regulations as to a destination tax on foreign goods, and the Legation’s protest to the Chinese Government in regard thereto. Instructions requested Reasons for Legation’s protest.	226
695	Same to same	July 20	Infringement of trade-marks. Reports further interference with the Mixed Court at Shanghai by the Japanese Consulate General and encloses further correspondence.	242
705	Same to same	July 26	Claims against China. Incloses correspondence showing modifications of arrangements for claims payments	208
709	Same to same	July 29	Political affairs. Incloses a memorandum on constitutional reform in China.	44
710	Same to same	July 31	Taxation of foreigners. Refers to Legation’s No. 683 of July 9 and submits a copy of a protest by the Diplomatic Body made on July 26 to the Chinese Government against the stamp tax.	229
	Same to same (telegram)	Aug. 25	Political affairs. Reports agitation of the question with indications of a plan for the assumption of the throne by the President.	46
	Same to same (telegram)	Sept. 2	Same subject. Refers to his Aug. 25. It now appears certain that monarchical agitation is incidental to a plan for the assumption of the throne by the President.	47
	Same to same (telegram)	Sept. 4	Same subject. Refers to his Sept. 2. Unless otherwise instructed, he will indicate that this Government will reserve its opinion until the event. The British Minister appears to have intimated unofficially that the change is at present inopportune.	47
747	Same to same	Sept. 7	Same subject. Cites incidents which lend color to the rumors abroad that plans were being laid for the transformation of the Republic into a monarchy.	48
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. MacMurray (telegram).	do	Same subject. Approves the position of the Legation as expressed in his Sept. 4.	60
	Mr. Yung Kwai to Mr. Lansing.	do	Same subject. Translation of the President’s message to the Council of State on the monarchical movement.	61
748	Mr. MacMurray to Mr. Lansing.	do	Infringement of trade-marks. Judgment has been rendered, the English version of which upholds the American contention, but the Chinese magistrate entered a verdict which is diametrically opposed to the English version. Reports action taken by the Legation and encloses correspondence with the Foreign Office.	246
324	Mr. Polk to Mr. MacMurray.	Sept. 16	Taxation of foreigners. Refers to Legation’s No. 686 of July 12, 1915, and approves his instruction therein inclosed.	229
325	Same to same	Sept. 17	Same subject. Approves his No. 683 of July 9	230
327	Same to same	do	Same subject. Instructions in response to Legation’s No. 687 of July 16.	230
761	Mr. MacMurray to Mr. Lansing.	Sept. 22	Infringement of trade-marks. Discusses the final, compromise judgment.	252
766	Mr. MacMurray to Mr. Lansing.	Sept 24	Political affairs. Refers to despatch 747. Gives impressions as to the origin of the movement, the attitude of the various classes toward it and a general outline of the events that have produced the present situation.	61
770	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing.	Sept. 30	Infringement of trade-marks. Reports that he protested against a note from the Foreign Office reporting settlement of the vaseline case because the note confused the question of jurisdiction by including the concurrence of the Japanese assessor.	253
	Same to same (telegram)	Oct. 2	Political affairs. Monarchist movement has gained in strength. Its successful consummation is expected within short time.	65
359	Mr. Guthrie to Mr. Lansing.	Oct. 8	Twenty-one demands of Japan on China. Reports that a disagreement has arisen between China and Japan whether the treaty of May 25 concerning South Manchuria and Inner Mongolia applies to Koreans residing in Chientao, a portion of Manchuria. The question seems to resolve itself into an argument as to whether Chientao belongs to North or South Manchuria.	204
782	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing.	Oct. 11	Political affairs. Refers to Legation’s No. 766. Reports further developments in the monarchical movement.	65
		Oct. 23	Treaty for the advancement of general peace, concluded between the United States and China. Proclamation.	42
	Mr Reinsch to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Oct. 25	Huai River Conservancy loan. Suggests that the Siems-Carey Co. will undertake the conservancy work; other suggestions.	214
347	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Reinsch.	Oct. 26	Infringement of trade-marks. Approves the Legation’s proposal to protest to the Chinese Government if the magistrate fails to render judgment on the merits of the case and authorizes to reserve the right to present a claim for damages resulting from such denial of justice.	254
	The Japanese Embassy to the Department of State	Oct. 27	Political affairs. Invites this Government to join that of Japan in advising China to postpone the contemplated chance.	69
	The British Embassy to the Department of State.	Oct. 27	Same subject. The British Government has agreed with that of Japan to address China jointly in the sense of the Japanese communication to this Government dated Oct. 27. Expresses the hope that this Government will act in a similar sense.	70
	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Oct. 29	Same subject. Informed certain foreign representatives advised the stopping of the movement in order to avoid disturbances. Chinese believe they have the situation well in hand. Referendum is proceeding and monarchy will in all probability be established in a few months.	71
	The Chinese Legation to the Department of State.	Oct. 29	Same subject. The Chinese Government has called a national convention to determine the form of government, in view of the evident popular desire therefor. This is communicated to the United States Government in order to avoid misunderstanding and in the belief that all friendly nations will regard with favor the hope of the Chinese people to secure peace and prosperity by restoring monarchical government.	71
807	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing.	do	Taxation of foreigners. Refers to Department’s No. 325 of Sept. 17, 1915. Ask for further instructions in regard to the subject of Legation’s No. 683 of July 9.	230
	Same to same (telegram)	Nov. 1	Political affairs. Gives reasons which prompted the British and Russian Ministers to concur in the suggestion of the Japanese Chargé to the Chinese Government that a stop be put to the monarchical movement.	72
811	Same to same	Nov. 3	Same subject. Incloses newspaper extract which purports to give the substance of the representations made concerning the monarchical movement. Also transmits reply of the Chinese Government.	72
	The Department of State to the Japanese Embassy.	Nov. 4	Same subject. Reply to the Embassy’s Oct. 27. This Government regards the matter as wholly a domestic question; hence any interference on its part would be an invasion of China’s sovereignty unless convincing evidence, not now had, should show that foreign interests under its care would be imperiled.	76
	The Department of State to the British Embassy.	Nov 4	Same subject. Reply to Embassy’s Oct. 27. Of the same tenor as the reply of Nov. 4 to the Japanese communication of Oct. 27.	76
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Reinsch (telegram).	Nov. 6	Huai River Conservancy loan. His Oct. 25 is being considered by Red Cross and bankers.	214
350	Same to same	do	Infringement of trade-marks. Approves attitude of Legation as reported in No. 761 of Sept. 22, 1915.	255
351	Same to same	Nov. 8	Same subject. Approves action reported in No. 770 of Sent. 30, 1915.	255
820	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing.	Nov. 12	Political affairs. Election returns point to the unanimous acceptation of the monarchy by the designated electors. Whether vote is to be taken as a free expression of public opinion is open to discussion and doubt.	77
826	Same to same	Nov. 18	Infringement of trade-marks. Encloses copy of a note from the Foreign Office reporting settlement of the vaseline case.	255
827	Same to same	Nov. 19	Political affairs. The decision of this Government to regard the monarchical question as a domestic matter is highly appreciated by Chinese of all classes.	78
	Same to same (telegram)	Dec. 11	Same subject. Yuan called upon to accept the Emperor’s crown. So far he has refused but he is expected to yield.	78
	Same to same (telegram)	Dec. 17	Huai River Conservancy loan. Suggestions for expediting the loan negotiations.	214
	Same to same (telegram)	Dec. 18	Political affairs. The Empire will probably be proclaimed immediately after Jan. 1. Asks instructions. Suggests recognition of the new government: gives reasons.	78
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Reinsch (telegram).	do	Huai River conservancy loan. Reply to his Dec. 17. The American International Corporation is considering the conservancy project and will soon reply.	215
	Same to same (telegram)	Dec. 20	Taxation of foreigners. Reply to Legation’s No. 807 of Oct. 29. Department reiterates its views expressed in its No. 90 of May 4, 1914, predicating its consent to the stamp tax upon assent by other foreign governments, which apparently has been refused. Instructs him, however, to inform interested Americans that they may think it best to view the matter in the practical light of probable decision of Chinese courts respecting unstamped documents.	231
	Same to same (telegram)	Dec. 21	Political affairs. Reply to his Dec. 18. Instructs him to recognize the new government if no serious opposition exists and the permanence of the new order seems assured.	79
369	Same to same	Dec. 27	Infringement of trade-marks. Acknowledges receipt of dispatch No. 826 of Nov. 18, 1915.	256
	Same to same (telegram)	Dec. 28	Huai River conservancy loan. The American International Corporation is the only firm disposed to take up the Huai River Conservancy matter; but, owing to Far East political conditions a loan now is not advisable. Extension of Red Cross option should be possible to the Chinese Government.	215
	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Dec. 30	Same subject. Reply to Department’s Dec. 28. Apprehensions as to political conditions unwarranted. Urges proceeding with the negotiations.	215
	The Secretary of State to the American Red Cross.	Dec. 31	Same subject. Transmits copy of Mr. Reinsch’s Dec. 30.	216

COLOMBIA.

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No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
	Mr Betancourt to Mr. Bryan.	1914. Dec. 2	Assumption of the Presidency by José Vicente Concha. Incloses letter from President Concha to President Wilson.	258
43	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Harrison.	1915 Feb. 1	Same subject. Incloses the reply of the President	258
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Betancourt.	Mar. 4	Treaty of Apr. 6, 1914. Explanation of the cause of the delay of ratification by the Senate and expression of regret therefor.	259
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Harrison.	Mar. 5	Same subject. Transmits copy of the letter of Mar. 4, to Minister Betancourt for delivery to Foreign Office.	260
	Mr. Betancourt to Mr. Bryan.	1915. Mar. 12	Same subject. Reply to Department’s Mar. 4. The Minister is forwarding the substance thereof to his Government and assuring it of his own and the Department’s faith in the eventual ratification of the treaty.	260
136	Mr. Harrison to Mr. Bryan.	Mar. 19	Same subject. Reports compliance with the telegraphic instruction of Mar. 5 and the favorable reception in Colombia of the Department’s statement.	261
24	Mr. Betancourt to Mr. Bryan.	Apr. 17	Same subject. Requests an official statement denying that the treaty “was shaped in virtue of intrigues of political persons and lawyers who took part in the settlement of the questions.”	261
153	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Betancourt.	Apr. 23	Same subject. In compleance with the Minister’s request of Apr. 17, officially declares that in negotiating the treaty the United States was in no wise influenced by any outside sources.	262
	Mr. Betancourt to Mr. Lansing.	Dec. 2	Same subject. Informs the Department that he foresees the withdrawal of Colombia from the Pan American Union unless the treaty is ratified by the Senate.	262
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Betancourt.	Dec. 21	Same subject. Reply to the Legation’s Dec. 2 with assurances that the Department will make every proper effort to secure ratification.	263

COSTA RICA.

No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
53	Mr. Hale to Mr. Bryan	1915. Jan. 8	Protest of the United States against the presence in Costa Rica of certain Nicaraguan revolutionists. Incloses reply of the Foreign Office to his note of Dec. 30, concerning the use by the Foreign Office of “demands” as interpreting the Minister’s “request.”	264
55	Same to same	Jan. 11	Same subject. Incloses copy of his reply to the Foreign Office note inclosed with his No. 53.	265
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hale (telegram).	Jan 14	Same subject. Transmits memorandum of conversation between the Secretary and the Minister of Costa Rica, in which the position of this Government, as intended to be conveyed by the instruction of Dec. 18, was explained; suggests that a similar explanation be made to the Foreign Office.	265
56	Mr. Hale to Mr. Bryan	Jan. 18	Same subject. Reply to the foregoing	266

CUBA.

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No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
	Memorandum from the Chinese Legation.	1915. Jan. 16	Restriction of Immigration of Chinese to Cuba. Says that Cuba has rescinded order of Nov. 14, 1913, suspending operation of law imposing $500 head tax on Chinese immigrants and that Chinese Chargé has protested. Asks assistance of American Government to secure relaxation of measure.	267
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Gonzales (telegram).	Jan. 20	Same subject. Informs him of contents of note of Jan. 16, from the Chinese Minister and directs inquiry and report as to whether it is possible to secure modification of order.	267
	Mr. Gonzales to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Jan. 27	Same subject. Has taken up matter with the President.	267
47	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Kai	Jan. 28	Same subject. Incloses paraphrases of telegrams exchanged between Department and American Minister at Habana.	268
44	Mr. Kai to Mr. Bryan	Feb. 5	Same subject. Expresses appreciation for assistance given Chinese Chargé at Habana.	268
46	Same to same	Feb. 19	Same subject. Asks that American Minister at Habana be instructed to cooperate with the Chinese Chargé for purpose of securing consent of Cuban Government to allow question of admission of Chinese to remain in statu quo by rescinding recent order until conclusion of treaty between Cuba and China.	269
150	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Gonzales	Feb. 27	Same subject. Incloses copy of note of February 19, from Chinese Minister and directs use of good offices to secure consent of Cuban Government to allow suspending order of November, 1913, to remain in effect pending conclusion of proposed treaty between China and Cuba.	269
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Kai	do	Same subject. Informs him of instructions of this date to the American Legation at Habana.	270
220	Mr. Gonzales to Mr. Bryan	Apr. 12	Same subject. Encloses correspondence with Foreign Office.	270
	Same to same (telegram)	Apr. 17	Same subject. President has suspended for 60 days prohibition against Chinese immigration.	272
69	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Kai	Apr. 20	Same subject. Informs him of suspension for 60 days of prohibition against Chinese immigration, and of statement made by the American Minister at Habana that “there is very little prospect of accomplishing anything without the presence of the Chinese Minister.”	273
68	Mr. Kai to Mr. Bryan	May 13	Same subject. Acknowledges note of the 20th ultimo, and asks that instructions be issued to the American Minister at Habana to cooperate with the Chinese Chargé in effort to induce Cuban Government to allow suspending order to remain in force pending conclusion of treaty between China and Cuba.	273
	Mr. Bryan to Mr Gonzales (telegram).	May 17	Same subject. Instructs that he cooperate with Chinese Chargé in an effort to induce Cuban Government to allow suspending order to remain in force pending conclusion of treaty.	273
73	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Kai	May 18	Same subject. Incloses paraphrase of telegram of 17th instant to Habana.	274
	Mr. Gonzales to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	May 22	Same subject. Acknowledges instruction of May 17, and says matter has been presented to the President who does not feel that further suspension of decree can be granted.	274
74	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Kai	May 25	Same subject. Incloses paraphrase of telegram of the 22d from Habana.	275
72	Mr. Kai to Mr. Bryan	June 12	Same subject. Acknowledges notes of 18th and 25th ultimo and expresses thanks for assistance rendered Chinese chargé at Habana.	275

DENMARK.

No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1915. Jan. 20	Treaty for the advancement of general peace, concluded between the United States and Denmark. Proclamation.	276

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.

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No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
	Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	1915. Jan. 9	Political affairs. In view of the very difficult situation of the Government, President Jiménes asks for delay of the reforms sought by the United States.	279
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Jiménes.	Jan. 9	Financial affairs. Desires him to call at Department to discuss personally certain suggested reforms in the Dominican Republic. Incloses memorandum of forms suggested.	297
	Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Jan. 11	Same subject. Reports attempted removal of deputy receivers by Dominican Government and agrees with position of Mr. Baxter as to wisdom of taking the Receivership out of politics at once.	299
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram).	Jan. 12	Political affairs. Instructs him to inform President Jiménes that the American Government will support him in the suppression of any insurrection against his Government; and to notify both Horacio Vásquez and Arias that they will be held personally responsible if they attempt to embarrass the Government.	279
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Financial affairs. Instructs him to make suggestion to President Jiménes to issue a proclamation with a view to prevent reduction in revenue derived from internal revenue stamps.	299
	Same to same	Jan. 15	Same subject. Approves representations made to the President regarding deputy receivers and instructs him to impress upon President Jiménes the necessity for adopting certain measures for increasing revenues.	300
9	Mr. Jiménes to Mr. Bryan.	Jan. 20	Same subject. Submits views and purposes of the Dominican Government in the matter of appointing customs officers of the Republic.	300
	Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Jan. 27	Political affairs. Reports in regard to difficulties encountered by President Jiménes, who requests that if practicable the U. S. S. Castine be sent to Puerto Plata.	280
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram).	Jan. 28	Same subject. Instructs him to support President Jiménez enforcing order for removal of Governor of Puerto Plata and for resistance to Vidal’s activities. Navy Department has been asked to send the Castine to Puerto Plata.	280
	Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 1	Same subject. Reports that the Dominican Government intends to forcibly eject the Governor and military commandant of Puerto Plata and requests allowance of sufficient funds to suppress successfully the threatened resistance. Instructions requested.	280
14	Mr. Jiménes to Mr. Bryan.	do	Financial affairs. Transmits copy of Gaceta Oficial containing decree forbidding the use of stamps and stamped paper which formed part of the internal revenue of the Dominican Republic.	302
	Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 2	Political affairs. Reports that present trouble in Puerto Plata is to determine whether the professional revolutionist need fear American action. Recommends prompt and vigorous suppression of this disturbance.	281
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram).	do	Same subject. Informs him of Department’s opinion as to proper procedure for suppression of insurrectionists and instructs him to advise President Jiménes thereof, report his views, and the Legation’s recommendations.	281
	Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 3	Same subject. President Jiménes accepts Department’s plan of campaign against insurrectionists. Requests instructions for allowance necessary to equip expedition.	282
	Same to same (telegram)	Feb. 8	Same subject. Rebellious Puerto Plata officeholders have agreed to turn offices over to the Dominican Government. President Jiménes has ordered suspension of military movement.	282
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram).	Feb. 9	Same subject. Reply to his Feb. 8. The Department is pleased to learn of peaceful termination of the President’s controversy with Puerto Plata.	282
	Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. Government officials are installed at Puerto Plata. Dominican appreciation of assistance given by Commander of U. S. S. Castine.	282
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Financial affairs. Reports that the Dominican Congress has refused twice to ratify the financial expert’s appointment. Politicians show irritation because of financial expert’s control of public funds.	302
128	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Jiménes	Feb. 15	Same subject. Refers to his note of Jan. 20, 1915; reviews the question of appointments in the receivership of the Dominican Republic and submits recommendation of an agreement to promote efficiency in the service.	302
	Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 3	Same subject. Reports that Dominican Government asks that $120,000 be made available to put railroad in working order and recommends that money be used for purpose indicated under certain conditions.	305
	Same to same (telegram)	Mar. 4	Same subject. Reports request of the general director of public works that he be authorized to borrow $50,000 from credit order to continue work now in progress.	305
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram).	Mar. 6	Same subject. Dominican Minister has been informed that Department sanctions under certain conditions money for repairs Dominican Central Railroad.	306
	Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 12	Same subject. Recommends funds for road from La Vega to Santo Domingo	306
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram).	Mar. 18	Same subject. Department is not prepared to approve expenditure of public works funds without congressional sanction unless legality clear. Asks citation of laws	306
	Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram)	Mar. 25	Political affairs. Gunboat desirable	283
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram).	Mar. 27	Same subject. Gunboat will be sent	283
	Mr. Sullivan to Mr Bryan (telegram)	do	Financial affairs. Financial expert outlines economies to reduce running expenses of government.	307
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram).	Mar. 30	Same subject. Baxter instructed to pay over to Dominican Government after Apr. 1, only such amounts as it may be entitled to by treaty.	307
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram).	Mar. 31	Same subject. Refers to his March 12, and says authorization by Dominican Congress necessary for expenditure of funds, and directs that order 1334 be disapproved.	307
	Same to same (telegram)	Apr. 1	Same subject. Refers to his March 4th. Department unwilling to authorize transfer of money from credit order 1325 to continue work now in progress. Explains policy of Department which is not to interfere in details of internal improvements.	307
	Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Apr. 8	Political affairs. Reports political plot to impeach President Jiménes. Recommends that politicians be given to understand that Jiménes cannot be impeached for good faith with the United States.	283
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram).	Apr. 9	Same subject. This Government will not permit any attack on President Jiménes for acting in good faith toward United States.	283
	M. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Apr. 15	Same subject. As a result of the carrying out of instruction of April 9 a better situation exists.	284
	Mr. Pichardo to Mr. Bryan	Apr. 17	Financial affairs. Informs Department of appointment of a commission to discuss certain questions and asks that it be received.	308
	Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Apr. 18	Political affairs. Horacista party preparing to start revolution. Believes Department should take action at outset to convince revolutionists this Government will itself suppress revolts.	284
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram).	Apr. 20	Same subject. Reply to his Apr. 18. It is not wise to authorize money for military purposes. Directs movement to suppress revolts.	284
	Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Apr. 24	Same subject. Dominican Government desires $12,000 for munitions. Situation, in view of Department’s attitude, is better.	285
	Same to same (telegram)	May 5	Same subject. Ovendo leading small force against Government in Macoris.	285
	Same to same (telegram)	May 6	Same subject. President issues proclamation concerning revolutionary movements. Trouble at Macoris subsiding.	285
	Same to same (telegram)	May 8	Same subject. Government anticipates several small disturbances as forerunner of revolution. Steps being taken to apprehend leaders.	286
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram).	May 10	Same subject. Directs that he keep in touch with Government and render all possible assistance in suppression of disturbances. Navy Department will be asked to give necessary instructions.	286
	Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	May 12	Same subject. Ovendo’s band defeated. Government taking rigorous measures and desires munitions.	286
	Same to same (telegram)	May 14	Same subject. Horacista Bonneti killed General Ricart, chief of President’s bodyguard. Political feeling running high.	286
	Mr. Tumulty to Mr. Bryan	May 15	Financial affairs. Incloses a letter from President Jiménes to President Wilson naming special commission with credentials.	308
	The Dominican Commissioners to the Department of State.	(1)	Same subject. Sets forth understanding of Dominican Government to effect that Dominican President has unrestricted power concerning appointments in the Custom service.	309
	Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	May 26	Political affairs. Constitutional convention being urged by opposition, to meet June 1. Government favors election new convention to meet in February or reconvening Bordas convention elected in December. 1913.	286
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Department’s policy finally understood and accepted. General opinion revolution no longer means of power. Long period of prosperity believed at hand.	287
	The Department of State to the Dominican Legation.	June 8	Financial affairs. Sets forth position concerning appointments of personnel of the receivership, which is a function of the President of the United States.	310
	Same to same	June 8	Same subject. Discusses appointment of financial expert and duties of general receiver.	311
57	The Dominican Legation to the Department of State	June 10	Same subject. Acknowledges note and says appointment of customs officials is vested by the Constitution in the president of the Republic	313
	President Jiménes to President Wilson (telegram).	June 22	Same subject. Requests directions be given to prevent Charles Johnston from assuming office in Santo Domingo.	313
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Johnson (telegram).	June 26	Same subject. Informs him of receipt of telegram from President Jiménes, and says that if complaints against Mr. Johnston will be specifically set forth they will receive careful examination. This Government is loath to consider removal of employee under receivership without hearing.	313
	Mr. Johnson to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	July 6	Same subject. Reports passage by Congress of budget carrying appropriations in excess of estimates. Bill returned by President, who sends special message urging reconsideration, but has no hope of favorable action. Minister of Finance says that he can operate under old budget and keep within obligations.	314
	Same to same (telegram)	July 7	Political affairs. Outbreaks likely. Arias active and may be dismissed by President. The United States should be prepared to land forces.	287
	Same to same (telegram)	July 9	Same subject. Party of armed men go to bush from Macoris. Vasquez returns from United States. Vidal thought to be in New York; should be investigated. Arrests made. Enforced enlistments for army. Censorship of cables and telegraph.	287
	Same to same (telegram)	July 14	Same subject. Situation not improved. President determined to compel order, and intimates presence of war vessel would be of great assistance.	288
			Financial affairs. Heavy inroads on funds appropriated for other purposes have been made for war operations.	314
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Johnson (telegram).	July 16	Political affairs. Directs that Department’s telegraphic instruction of Apr. 9 be brought to attention of the opposition, particularly Arias; they will be held personally responsible for disorders. Protest against diversion of funds. Nashville ordered to Santo Domingo.	288
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Financial affairs. Protest strongly against diversion of funds as contrary to the convention.	315
	Mr. Johnson to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	July 22	Political affairs. In pursuance of Department’s July 16, he has talked with Arias and other leaders. Has made written protest against diversion of funds.	289
189	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Refers to Department’s July 16. Incloses copy of an open letter to Horacio Vasquez, and quoted to American consular officers in the Dominican Republic and to the press, outlining this Government’s policy in the Dominican Republic; also a note to the Foreign Office embodying protest in reference to diversion of funds.	289
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Financial affairs. Department’s July 16, 4 p.m. Verbal and written protest made against diversion of funds.	315
189	Same to same	do	Incloses copy of note addressed to the Foreign Office in reference to the diversion of funds.	315
	Same to same (telegram)	July 26	Political affairs. Nashville arrived. Country quiet except at Macoris and La Romana. Government sends more troops.	291
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Johnson (telegram).	July 27	Same subject. Commends action reported in his July 22. Department hopes for early cessation of disorders.	291
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Financial affairs. Instructs to consult with receiver and report recommendation as to liquidation of diversions already made and for the establishment of finances upon sound basis once order is restored.	316
193	Mr. Johnson to Mr. Lansing.	July 30	Political affairs. Refers to his No. 189 and incloses reply of Horacio Vasquez to his telegram copied in that despatch; also incloses reply of the Foreign Office to his note of protest against diversion of funds, copied in the same despatch.	292
			Financial affairs. Incloses copy of the note from the Foreign Office in reply to his protest against the diversion of funds. Comments thereon.	316
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Johnson (telegram).	Aug. 3	Same subject. Expresses hope that President’s message will have favorable results, but nothing should be left undone to prevent budget carrying appropriations in excess of revenue.	316
	Mr. Johnson to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Aug. 17	Political affairs. Minister of Finance resigns. Minister of Foreign Affairs not chosen. President’s health and intrigues make situation uncertain. United States vessel with forces ready for immediate service seems advisable.	293
	Mr. Johnson to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Aug. 20	Financial affairs. Old budget continues in force, but appropriations will be operated so as not to exceed estimated income. List of items suppressed to be given publicity.	317
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Johnson (telegram).	Aug. 23	Political affairs. U. S. S. Marietta being dispatched to Santo Domingo.	294
200	Mr. Johnson to Mr. Lansing.	Aug. 26	Financial affairs. In pursuance of Department’s July 27, he sends inclosed the Legation’s recommendations as to liquidation of diversion’s of revenue, and on the subject of the reestablishment of the Government’s finances on a sound basis.	317
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Johnson (telegram).	Sept. 2	Political affairs. Marietta detained, and in view of work being performed by Navy in Haiti, will not be detailed unless absolutely necessary in Dominican waters.	294
	Mr. Johnson to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Sept. 3	Same subject. Recommendations intended to be conveyed in his Aug. 17, in regard to American vessel coincide with Department’s views.	294
	Same to same (telegram)	Sept. 4	Same subject. Government weak and temporizing. Present conditions warrant serious consideration of American rights.	294
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Johnson	Sept. 15	Financial affairs. Acknowledgement of receipt of his No. 20. of Aug. 26.	321
	Mr. Johnson to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Sept. 16	Political affairs. Calcaño forces attacked Macoris, killing eight. Batista attacked Guarda Costa. Small revolutionary bands operating at Azua. No new developments at Sanchez and Puerto Plata.	295
139	Mr. Polk to Mr. Russell	Sept. 17	Financial affairs. Reviews political and financial conditions, pointing out increasing indebtedness of Dominican Government. Recommends conclusion of amended convention, more comprehensive than that of 1907, and directs report in event this can not he accomplished.	321
	Mr. Johnson to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Sept. 21	Political affairs. Felix and followers surrendered. Former to leave the country.	295
	Mr. Polk to Mr. Johnson (telegram).	do	Financial affairs. Before it can consider a loan, Department must have statement showing Dominican Republic’s total income and outgo and floating debt; further details; Minister Russell will soon arrive in Santo Domingo and will then propose adoption of measures calculated to give practical relief.	326
	Same to same	Sept. 23	Political affairs. Acknowledgment of his No. 193 of July 30.	296
	Same to same (telegram)	Sept. 28	Financial affairs. No further indebtedness to the convention fund should be incurred unless satisfactory repayment plan be first arranged, such as now proposed by Dominican Government through a loan, to obtain which the Department is ready to lend all proper assistance.	326
	Mr. Russell to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Oct. 22	Political affairs. The present developments do not seem to demand action similar to that taken in Haiti. Expresses fear that open rupture between Arias and Velasquez might result. Extraordinary session of Congress to be called regarding financial condition.	296
13	Same to same	Oct. 29	Financial affairs. Reports on financial situation.	326
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Russell (telegram).	Nov. 4	Same subject. Department will await report concerning revised convention before considering increase of indebtedness to convention fund and proposed loan or any nonconstructive measures which would afford but temporary relief.	327
	Mr. Russell to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Nov. 5	Same subject. Has reported by mail concerning improbability of securing approval of Congress to amended convention. President absent and return uncertain. Minister of Finance requests approval of advance to pay salaries.	328
22	Same to same	Nov. 8	Same subject. Report on financial situation, which is still in a hopeless state.	328
	Same to same (telegram)	Nov. 10	Same subject. Minister of Finance requests advance of $60,000 a month for two or three months, and asks that this be retained from the Government’s portion of collections. Minister threatened to resign when request was refused prior to consulting Department, but will await action by the Department.	329
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Russell (telegram).	Nov. 14	Same subject. Department prefers to have office of financial advisor established so that it will not be subject to abolishment by future administrations, but is willing to have his rights and duties vested in receivership. Directs to insist upon constabulary, pointing out advantages. Upon receipt of note accepting conditions Department will arrange advance of $120,000.	330
	Mr. Russell to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Nov. 20	Same subject. Note presented. Congress called. Horacistas may use our demands in propaganda to start revolution. Some possibility that President may resign. Arias and Vidal can control Congress, and latter would undoubtedly be named President. Asks concerning measures Department would take to prevent election of Arias.	331
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Russell (telegram).	Nov. 26	Same subject. Resignation of President would be matter of regret and concern. Assure President of our support in efforts toward bettering conditions in the Republic.	331
28	Mr. Russell to Mr. Lansing	Nov. 30	Political affairs. Calls attention to practice of Dominican Government in transporting undesirable revolutionists and persons charged with common crimes to Porto Rico. Matter has been called to attention of the Government with view to punishment of criminals.	296
14	Mr. Polk to Mr. Russell	do	Financial affairs. Acknowledges with approval his No. 22 of the 8th inst.	331
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Russell (telegram).	Dec. 2	Same subject. Discreetly inform persons seeking to overthrow the Government, or to force the resignation of the President, that this Government will use means at its disposal to secure peace and to prevent disorders.	332
30	Mr. Russell to Mr. Lansing	Dec. 9	Same subject. Reports interview with the President on the subject matter of his note of Nov. 19. Incloses copy of correspondence with the Foreign Office.	332
	Same to same (telegram)	Dec. 17	Same subject. The Government, convinced of approaching revolution, asks what financial aid may be expected from the United States in case of trouble.	339

ECUADOR.

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No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
	Mr. Cordova to Mr. Bryan	1915. Feb. 9	Guayaquil & Quito Railway Co. The company intends to lodge with the Department a protest against diversion by Ecuador of funds to other uses than the payment of obligations entered into with the company. As the matter is not a diplomatic one, it is hoped the Department will ignore the protest.	340
17	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Córdova.	Feb. 13	Same subject. If protest is received by the Department, he will be advised of the steps it deems advisable to take	341
	Mr. Córdova to Mr. Bryan	Mar. 13	Same subject. Requests that the Department obtain for him from the company certain documents and data; also that he be furnished a copy of Arbitrator Miller’s report. Incloses copy of report of Arbitrator Baquerizo Moreno.	341
61	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hartman.	Apr. 2	Same subject. The company has lodged protest against the Government of Ecuador for diverting funds to other purposes than those contracted for by that Government with the company. Instructs to bring to the attention of the Foreign Office.	342
	Mr. Hartman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Apr. 24	Imprisonment of M. D. Strong. Reports facts re arrest. Has requested full statement of charges and proof against him.	373
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hartman (telegram).	Apr. 26	Guayaquil & Quito Railway Co. Quotes telegram from the President of Ecuador to the secretary of the foreign bondholders and instructs to ascertain whether the telegram means that the Government of Ecuador desires to have the mortgage foreclosed and the rights of the stockholders forfeited.	343
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Imprisonment of M. D. Strong. Insist that authorities permit American prisoner free communication with diplomatic and consular representatives.	374
	Mr. Hartman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Apr. 29	Same subject. Recommends that Consular Agent at Bahia be instructed to investigate immediately.	374
	The British Embassy to the Secretary of State.	Apr. 30	Guayaquil and Quito Railway Co. The British representative at Quito has been instructed to draw attention of the Government of Ecuador to the obligations of that Government towards the bondholders; asks whether the Government of the United States intends to take similar steps.	344
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Goding (telegram).	May 1	Imprisonment of M. D. Strong. Have agent Bahia investigate reported arrest of Strong.	374
	The Secretary of State to the British Embassy.	May 7	Guayaquil and Quito Railway Co. Incloses copy of Department’s telegram to Mr. Hartman Apr. 26, 1915. Requests to be informed what steps the British Government is taking to compel the Government of Ecuador to comply with its contractual obligations.	344
85	Mr. Goding to Mr. Bryan	May 11	Imprisonment of M. D. Strong. Investigation proves there is no evidence against Strong.	374
18	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Córdova.	May 12	Guayaquil and Quito Ry. Co. Reply to his Mar. 13. The Department can not ask the company to furnish certain documents and data for the Government of Ecuador; the contents of the report of Arbitrator Baquerizo are not of such value as is customary to attach to formal reports and the report of Arbitraror Miller is not a public document and can not be furnished to the Government of Ecuador	345
	Mr. Goding to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Imprisonment of M. D. Strong. Same purport as Mr. Goding’s No. 85, above.	375
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hartman (telegram).	May 14	Same subject. Use best efforts obtain Strong’s release.	375
	Mr. Hartman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	May 19	Guayaquil & Quito Ry. Co. Reports answer of the Minister for Foreign Affairs to the protest contained in Department’s No. 61 of Apr. 2, 1915. It denies the right of the United States to intervene in the matter.	346
	Same to same (telegram)	May 22	Imprisonment of M. D. Strong. Orders telegraphed to Manta for release of Strong.	376
114	Same to same	May 24	Same subject. Additional reports re Strong’s imprisonment. Correspondence with the Foreign Office.	376
118	Same to same	June 4	Guayaquil & Quito Ry. Co. Incloses a note from the Foreign Office stating that the subject under discussion is not one to be dealt with through the diplomatic channel.	346
	Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Bryan.	June 7	Same subject. Draws attention to various works which are being carried on by the Government of Ecuador with funds which were preferentially pledged to the bondholders of the railway company.	351
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hartman (telegram).	June 16	Same subject. Instruction to use personal good offices in urging Ecuador to complete remittance to London for July coupon on prior bonds.	351
	Mr. Hartman to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	June 17	Same subject. Reply to the foregoing. Minister for Foreign Affairs regrets inability to make remittance now.	352
70	Mr. Osborne to Mr. Hartman.	June 23	Imprisonment of M. D. Strong. Considers Ecuadorian Government should take action against Governor of Manabí because of his arbitrary measures which caused the unwarranted arrest of Mr. Strong.	379
	Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Lansing.	July 7	Guayaquil & Quito Ry. Co. Quotes letter from the council of foreign bondholders expressing disappointment at the course adopted by President Plaza as evinced by his telegram to the secretary of the council of foreign bondholders of Feb. 8, 1915.	352
	Same to same	July 11	Loan negotiations. The British Government is in agreement with the Government of the United States in its attitude towards a loan and will, if approached, refuse any assistance.	353
	Mr. Hartman to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	July 19	Same subject. The Government of Ecuador urgently requests the active assistance of the Department in its efforts to secure a loan; situation critical.	353
	Mr. Adee to Mr. Hartman (telegram).	July 23	Same subject. The Department is advised that the railway company has no objection to the proposed loan if the Government of Ecuador will make provision to use part of the proceeds to pay the arrears in interest and sinking fund of the railway bonds, if the customs dues pledged to the service of the bonds remain inviolate and if its claims are paid. The Department feels that it would not be justified to assist Ecuador unless a satisfactory settlement is had with the railway company.	354
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Spring Rice.	July 24	Same subject. The Minister of Ecuador has been informed by the Department that it is not possible to disassociate the question of a loan from the settlement of the case of the Guayaquil & Quito Ry. Co.	354
	Mr. Córdova to Mr. Lansing.	July 26	Guayaquil & Quito Ry. Co. case. Requests that he be furnished a statement in writing of the conversation which took place at an interview with the Secretary of State on the 20th instant.	355
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Córdova.	July 30	Same subject. Repeats statement made at the interview of the 20th instant that the two subjects can not be separated. Reply to the foregoing.	355
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hartman (telegram).	Aug. 6	Same subject. Department is advised that the Congress of Ecuador will be asked to authorize the Executive to suspend payments until differences with the railway company are settled.	355
	Mr. Hartman to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Aug. 9	Same subject. Reply to the foregoing. President Plaza denies that he intends to ask Congress for authority to suspend all payments until differences with the railway company are settled.	356
130	Same to same	Aug. 19	Loan negotiations. Incloses a note from the President of Ecuador stating the causes of the failure of Ecuador to make payments due on the Quayaquil & Quito Railway bonds. Reviews the differences with the railway company and states that his Government is willing to use part of the proceeds of the loan for the payment of the bonds.	356
139	Same to same	Sept. 21	Imprisonment of M. D. Strong. Minister of Foreign Affairs states that his Government instructed the Governor of Manabí that no further ill treatment of foreigners should occur in that province.	379
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hartman (telegram).	Oct. 11	Guayaquil & Quito Ry. Co. Instructs to protest against the resolution of the Ecuadorian Congress cancelling the arbitration and directing the defensor fiscal to take legal proceedings and to lay an embargo on the property of the company.	360
	Mr. Hartman to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Oct. 13	Same subject. Protest was delivered today	361
145	Same to same	Oct. 19	Same subject. Incloses copy of his protest to the Foreign Office as instructed in Department’s telegram of Oct. 11, 1915; also copy of the resolution.	361
	Same to same (telegram)	Oct. 20	Same subject. Reports receipt of note from the Minister for Foreign Affairs reiterating the question of propriety of diplomatic action by the Government of the United States.	363
	Same to same (telegram)	Oct. 21	Same subject. Ecuadorian officials have solicited negotiations for private settlement of differences with the company.	363
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hartman (telegram).	Oct. 23	Same subject. Instruction to report nature and scope of the private settlement solicited.	364
83	Same to same	do	Same subject. Instructs to deliver to the Government of Ecuador the protest of the railway company against the issuance of treasury warrants to be received in payment of export duties which would impair the customs receipts pledged to the service of the railway bonds.	364
	Mr. Hartman to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Oct. 28	Same subject. Reply to the Department’s Oct. 23, 4 p.m. The nature and scope of the private settlement will be determined at a conference to be held Nov. 4.	364
147	Same to same	Nov. 2	Same subject. Incloses copy of the note from the Minister for Foreign Affairs in answer to Legation’s note of protest as directed by Department’s telegram of Oct. 11, 1915.	364
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hartman (telegram).	Nov. 19	Loan negotiations. Reply to his No. 130 of Aug. 19. The Department is willing to assist Ecuador so far as it can properly do so in obtaining a loan, provided that Ecuador immediately resume daily payments for the service of the bonds and engage an American official to examine into the claims of Ecuador and the railway company against each other and to render a final decision.	367
153	Mr. Hartman to Mr. Lansing.	Dec. 5	Guayaquil & Quito Ry. Co. Refers to Department’s No. 83 of Oct. 23 and reports presentation of protest, to which no reply has yet been received; incloses his Foreign Office note No. 130 of May 8 and the reply thereto, No. 93 of May 14.	368
	Same to same (telegram)	Dec. 10	Loan negotiations. Substance of Department’s telegram of Nov. 19 was delivered to President Plaza on Nov. 22. On Dec. 2 the President declined to consider the propositions of the Government of the United States.	369
155	Same to same	Dec. 11	Same subject. Refers to the foregoing and incloses copies of his memorandum of Nov, 22 and the President’s reply of Dec. 2.	370
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hartman (telegram).	Dec. 22	Guayaquil & Quito Ry. Co. The bondholders are becoming impatient at the continued failure of the Government of Ecuador to make remittances for interest and sinking fund. Ecuador seems bent upon elimination of the present railway administration; this Government will insist upon compliance with contractual obligations.	373

FRANCE.

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No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
	Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Bryan.	1914. Nov. 23	Taxation of the French Cable Co. in the United States. States that the Compagnie Française des Câbles is being taxed by the States of Massachusetts and Connecticut. Asks relief.	390
1418	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Jusserand.	Dec. 16	Same subject. Department unable to ascertain that there is any treaty, understanding or agreement between United States and France and Compagnie Françaíse des Câbles exempting from taxation the pole lines from Orleans, Mass., to New York.	391
		1915 Jan. 23	Treaty between United States and France for the advancement of peace. Text.	380
452	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sharp (telegram).	Jan. 5	Liability to French military service of naturalized American citizens of French origin and of American-born children of French parentage. Chandeysson case. Refers to Mr. Herrick’s No. 767 of Nov. 17, 1914. Instruction to ask for release of Chandeysson.	384
452	Mr. Sharp to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Jan. 14	Same subject. Peralme case. Refers to Department’s No. 442 of Dec. 31, 1914. Reports refusal of French Government to release Peralme.	384
453	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Chandeysson case. Refers to the two foregoing papers. Release of Chandeysson refused.	384
493	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sharp (telegram).	Jan. 21	Same subject. Lacombe case Refers to the foregoing and instructs him to request the French Government to discriminate between Frenchmen naturalized as Americans who emigrated before becoming liable to military service, and others. The Department will continue to make representations whenever informed of the impressment into the French army of a naturalized American.	385
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Young	Feb. 1	Same subject. Pellissier case. Letter explaining the French law involved.	385
	Mr. P. A. Lelong to the President.	Apr. 8	Same subject. Incloses copies of his letter of Mar. 27 to the Department and the Department’s reply of Apr. 2; appeals from the conclusion of the Department as to his possession of dual nationality, and requests a reversal of its ruling.	386
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Lelong	May 5	Same subject. Reply to the foregoing, referred to the Department by the President.	387
	Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Bryan.	May 28	Taxation of the French Cable Co. in the United States. Submits facts re reciprocal agreement of 1879 and requests early solution.	391
446	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Sharp	July 1	Liability to French military service. Seronde case. Instruction to say to the French Government that this Government can not recognize the right of French officials to summon citizens of the United States, residing within its territory and jurisdiction, to leave the United States and go to France to perform military service, whether or not they may be considered French citizens under French law; and that this objection applies equally to cases of persons born in France, naturalized in the United States, who have renounced allegiance to France; and applies also to cases of persons born in the United States of French parents, who are citizens of the United States by provision of the fourteenth amendment to the Constitution.	388
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jusserand.	July 7	Taxation of the French Cable Co. in the United States. Additional facts re taxation by authorities of Massachusetts of the Compagnie Française des Câbles.	393
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Walsh.	do	Same subject. Compagnie Française des Câbles requests that it be exempted from certain taxes assessed by the State of Massachusetts upon property situated within that State.	396
	Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Lansing.	July 12	Same subject. Requests that Governor of Connecticut be sent similar appeal as that sent Governor of Massachusetts re taxes demanded of Compagnie Française des Câbles Transatlantiques.	399
1513	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jusserand.	July 26	Same subject. Governor of Connecticut has been addressed re taxes recently assessed by his State against the Compagnie Française des Câbles.	399
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Holcomb.	do	Same subject. Requests that the Compagnie Française des Câbles be exempted from certain taxes assessed by authorities of Connecticut upon property situated in that State.	400
	Mr. Maltbie to Mr. Lansing	Aug. 3	Same subject. The Legislature only can exempt the company from taxation. Next session will take place in January, 1917.	401
1520	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jusserand.	Aug. 11	Same subject. The authorities of Massachusetts are inclined to give consideration to the request of the cable company.	402
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Maltbie	Aug. 13	Same subject. Department awaits further advice from Governor re taxation of Compagnie Française des Câbles.	403
1089	Mr. Sharp to Mr. Lansing (telegram)	Nov. 9	Liability to French military service. Kirghis case. Requests instruction.	390
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jusserand.	Nov. 10	Appointment of the Commission under Article 2 of the Treaty of Sept. 15, 1914. Asks that extension of time within which to complete the organization of Commission be agreed upon.	383
	Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Lansing	do	Same subject. Government of France agrees to the proposed extension of time.	383
1192	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Sharp (telegram).	do	Liability to French military service. Reply to the Embassy’s No. 1089 Nov. 9. Instruction to present the Kirghis case to the Foreign Office.	390

GERMANY.

No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Gregory.	1915. Mar. 17	Arrest of W. Miiller, German Consul at Seattle Wash. Requests investigation made regarding search of Consulate by police at Seattle.	404
	The German Embassy to the Department of State.	Mar. 18	Same subject. Charge of conspiracy made against Consul Mr. W. Müller and Mr. Schulz, secretary of consulate.	404
	Mr. Bernstorff to Mr. Lansing.	Mar. 28	Same subject. Facts re Müller being held under $1,000 bail and requests that matter be settled as soon as possible.	404
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Lister (telegram).	Apr. 5	Same subject. Action taken in Müller case appears in contravention of articles 3 and 5 of the consular convention of 1871, and section 256 of the judiciary act approved Mar. 3, 1911.	405
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Bernstorff.	do	Same subject. Full information re nature of charges against Consul Müller has been requested of Governor of Washington.	406
	Mr. Lister to Mr. Bryan.	Apr. 12	Same subject. Inclosures from Prosecuting Attorney regarding Müller case.	407
2724	Mr. Bernstorff to Mr. Bryan.	Apr. 16	Same subject. Protests against failure to take action in Müller’s case.	408
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Bernstorff.	Apr. 21	Same subject. Incloses statement by the Prosecuting Attorney of King County, Wash.	409
	Mr. Bernstorff to Mr. Bryan.	do	Same subject. Requests Müllers case discontinued. Is ready to transfer Müller to another post in the United States.	409
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Lister (telegram).	Apr. 26	Same subject. Department deems it desirable that the case be dismissed.	409
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Bernstorff.	Apr. 29	Same subject. Governor of Washington has been asked to dismiss charges against Müller, with the understanding that the latter be transferred to another post.	410
	Mr. Bernstorff to Mr. Bryan.	May 5	Same subject. Inquires if proceedings against Herr Müller have been discontinued.	410
	Same to same	May 12	Same subject. Consul Müller to be transferred to Atlanta, Ga.	411
	Mr. Lister to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	May 13	Same subject. Müller’s case has been dismissed by prosecuting attorney.	411
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Lister (telegram).	May 14	Same subject. German Consul to be transferred to another post.	411
1427	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Bernstorff.	May 17	Same subject. Provisional recognition has been accorded Wilhelm Müller as Acting Consul at Atlanta. Ga.	411
1428	Same to same	May 18	Same subject. Müller’s case dismissed	412
	Mr. Bernstorff to Mr. Bryan.	May 21	Same subject. Gratified to learn that authorities of State of Washington acknowledged as unfounded the charge against Consul Müller.	412
1462	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Bernstorff.	June 17	Same subject. Authorities at Seattle did not ascertain that the charges against Müller were unfounded, but his case was dismissed at suggestion of this Department.	412

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GREAT BRITAIN.

No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
	Mr. Curtis to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	1914. Dec. 28	Killing of Walter Smith and wounding of Charles Dorsch, American citizens, by soldiers of the Canadian Militia. Walter Smith killed and Charles Dorsch wounded, Americans. Shot by private of Canadian Militia, who ordered them to land while duck shooting.	414
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Curtis (telegram).	do	Same subject. Take charge of Smith’s body. Give Dorsch every possible care. Get statements from Dorsch and private who did the shooting and report fully.	414
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Spring Rice.	do	Same subject. Quotes telegram from Vice Consul at Bridgeburg re shooting of Smith and Dorsch and requests British Government secure a report re same.	415
	Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Bryan.	Dec. 29	Same subject. Canadian Government has been asked to send a report of the inquiry Smith and Dorsch case.	415
	Mr. Curtis to Mr. Bryan	do	Same subject. Facts re shooting of Smith and Dorsch by Canadian militiamen.	415
	Mr. Bryan to the President.	Dec. 30	Copyright on musical works. Submits draft of a proclamation extending to British subjects the protection of the Act of Mar. 4, 1909, to unpublished musical works for reproduction by mechanical musical contrivances. Recommends that it go into effect on the same date as a proposed Order in Council extending to citizens of the United States the same measure of protection of the British copyright laws.	423
	Mr. Curtis to Mr. Bryan	Dec. 31	Killing of Walter Smith, etc. Detailed report of coroner’s inquest on the death of Walter Smith, of Buffalo. N. Y.	416
		1915. Jan. 1	Copyright on musical works. Text of the proclamation recommended in Mr. Bryan’s letter of Dec. 30, 1914.	425
869	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Page (telegram).	Jan. 2	Same subject. The proclamation has been issued effective Jan. 1, 1915, on the understanding that a British ordering council will be issued as of same date.	427
6	Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Bryan.	Jan. 4	Killing of Walter Smith, etc. Full reports have been requested of Canadian Government and Provincial Government of Ontario in case of Walter Smith. Expresses regrets.	417
10	Same to same	Jan. 6	Same subject. Considers suitable compensation should be made to the family of the deceased and to the person injured by the shooting.	417
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Spring Rice.	Jan. 8	Same case. Department feels justified in urging a statement of the intentions of the Canadian Government in regard to the case of Smith and Dorsch.	418
12	Mr. Messersmith to Mr. Bryan.	Jan. 11	Same subject. Reports arrest of police officer, corporal and 2 privates on charge of manslaughter in connection with killing of Walter Smith and wounding of Chas. Dorsch.	419
14	Same to same	Jan. 20	Same subject. Reports release of arrested men on bail.	419
67	Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Bryan.	Feb. 13	Same subject. Canadian Government gives mother of deceased man $10,000 and wounded man $5,000 as compensation for injuries and loss sustained.	420
899	Mr. Page to Mr. Bryan	Feb. 15	Copyright on musical works. Transmits copy of the British order in council issued as of Jan. 1, 1915.	427
13	Mr. Goodier to Mr. Bryan.	Mar. 3	Killing of Walter Smith, etc. The grand jury found “No bill” against officer Thomas Delaney, and the Canadian soldiers Kayo, Macintosh and Kinsman who were charged with manslaughter for causing the death of Walter Smith.	420
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Spring Rice.	Mar. 4	Same subject. Department is gratified by steps taken by the British Government in Smith and Dorsch case.	421
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Spring Rice.	June 11	Same subject. Calls attention to improper statement of the judge in instructing the jury which influenced the action of the jury in failing to indict the accused men	422
1905	Mr. Page to Mr. Lansing	July 29	Abrogation of the Treaty of June 3, 1892. Reports acceptance thereof by great Britain.	11
	Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Lansing.	Sept. 9	Killing of Walter Smith, etc. The Canadian authorities have come to the conclusion that there was nothing in the charge of the judge to the grand jury of a nature to influence the jury to find no bill	422
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Spring Rice.	Nov. 3	Agreement extending time for appointment of commission under article 2 of the Treaty of Sept 15, 1914. Suggests extension to Jan. 1, 1916. Formal written acceptance of the suggestion will be sufficient to effect the extension.	413
	Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Lansing.	do	Same subject. Acceptance or the foregoing, effecting the extension.	413

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GUATEMALA.

No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
160	Mr. Leavell to Mr. Bryan	1915. Mar. 9	Message of the President. Incloses copies, with translation of extract of interest to the Department.	430
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Méndez.	Nov. 3	Appointment of Commission under article 2 of the Treaty of Sept. 20, 1913. Suggests extension of time within which to complete organization of Commission.	429
	Mr. Méndez to Mr. Lansing.	do	Same subject. Guatemala agrees to the extension of time for organization of Commission.	429

HAITI.

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No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Blanchard (telegram).	1914. Sept. 23	Controversy between the National Railroad Co. and the Government of Haiti. Department has been informed that the Haitian Government intends to foreclose the property of the above named company, which in the opinion of this Government is directly contrary to the provisions of the railroad contract. Instructs to inform the Haitian Government that the United States will have to take such measure to safeguard the rights of this company as it may deem necessary.	538
	Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Sept. 25	Same subject. The Haitian Government seems to be determined to foreclose on Sept. 28, but in a spirit of conciliation will favorably receive a request from the railroad company for a stay of execution for 60 days.	538
	Same to same (telegram)	Sept. 28	Same subject. The Haitian Government today served notice of foreclosure to the National Railroad Co. of Haiti and gave notice of adjudication of the property on Dec. 28.	539
10	Same to same	Sept. 30	Same subject. Incloses a note from Minister of Foreign Affairs giving in detail the contentions of the Haitian Government.	539
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Blanchard (telegram).	Oct. 2	Same subject. Instructs to request the Haitian Government that all proceedings against the company be held in abeyance until Dec. 28, during which time Department will endeavor to arrange matters between the company and the Haitian Government.	542
	Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Oct. 14	Same subject. The Foreign Office insists that diplomatic intervention in this case is inadmissible on account of agreement in the contract and because arbitration is provided for therein, but grants request for stay of proceedings through international courtesy.	543
12	Same to same	Oct. 16	Same subject. Incloses memorandum from the Foreign Office giving the views of the Haitian Government on the subject as indicated in telegram to the Department of Oct. 14, 1914.	543
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blanchard.	Nov. 7	Same subject. A copy of the note from the Foreign Office in Legation’s No. 12, of Oct 16, 1914 has been transmitted to Mr. H. L. Farnham of New York City for his information.	545
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Blanchard (telegram).	Dec. 23	Same subject. Instructs to inform President Theodore that this Government hopes that foreclosure proceedings against the railroad company will be suspended until all questions pending between the company and the Haitian Government can be fully considered here.	545
	Mr. Wehrhane to Mr. Bryan.	1915. Jan. 4	Financial affairs. Submits memorandum of suggestions from National Bank of Haiti regarding method of handling the situation between the Théodore Government in Haiti and the national bank.	496
	Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. Transmits telegram from the Minister of Finance to Mr. Wehrhane concerning the relations of the bank with the Haitian Government.	498
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Blanchard (telegram).	do	Same subject. Permit no harm to be done to foreign employees of the Bank of Haiti. Inform Haitian Government.	498
26	Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan.	do	Railroad controversy. Incloses correspondence with the Foreign Office in regard to the suspension of the foreclosure proceedings against the railroad company.	545
	Mr. Ménos to Mr. Bryan.	Jan. 11	Financial affairs. Statement of relationship of the Bank of Haiti with the Haitian Government.	499
28	Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan.	Jan. 11	Same subject. Incloses correspondence with the Foreign Office concerning the relations existing between the Bank of Haiti and the Haitian Government.	500
	Same to same (telegram)	Jan. 12	Same subject. No threats made against Williams, but French Director Desrue. Minister for Foreign Affairs assures protection.	502
28	Same to same	Jan. 15	Same subject. Inclosures regarding interference by Haitian Government in the affairs of the National Bank of Haiti.	502
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Blanchard (telegram).	Jan. 16	Political affairs. Cape Haitien is adhering to new revolution. The consular corps requests war vessel. The Washington ordered there.	461
	Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Jan. 18	Same subject. Receivership reports Dominicans supporting Haitian revolution. Dominican Government informed and speedy action to prevent this activity promised.	461
	Mr. Livingston to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. Rebels under Metellus enter Cape Haitien. Vilbrun Guillaume accepted as candidate for presidency.	462
30	Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan.	do	Railroad controversy. Incloses a note from the Foreign Office giving the attitude of the Haitian Government in the railroad controversy as indicated in Legation’s telegram of Jan. 15, 1915.	546
	Same to same (telegram)	Jan. 20	Political affairs. Consul at Gonaives reports St. Michel, Ennery, and others have taken up arms against Government. Vilbrun Guillaume has proclaimed himself chief at Cape Haitien.	462
31	Same to same	Jan. 22	Railroad controversy. Incloses a note from the Foreign Office stating that the Haitian Government will extend the time limit to Feb: 20.	548
	Same to same (telegram)	Jan. 23	Financial affairs. Message for Wehrhane regarding demand of Justice of Peace to remove seal and transport funds to another banking house.	505
	Same to same (telegram)	Jan. 26	Political affairs. Reports blockade and closure of certain ports.	462
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Financial affairs. Immediate issue of 2,000,000 gourdes in Treasury notes authorized.	505
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Blanchard (telegram).	do	Same subject. Advise the Haitian Government that this Government can not consent to the removal of funds belonging to the bank.	506
240	Mr. Livingston to Mr. Bryan.	Jan. 27	Political affairs. Revolution in northern Haiti nearing close with practically no fighting. Discusses causes of revolution. Revolutionists accept candidacy of General Vilbrun Guillaume Sam.	462
	Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 1	Financial affairs. Minister for Foreign Affairs stated that Haitian Government never intended using other than legal means to remove funds under seal at bank.	506
33	Same to same	Feb. 6	Same subject. Facts regarding removal of funds from bank. Minister of Foreign Affairs states that Haitian Government never had intentions of using forcible means to remove amounts under seal at the bank.	507
	Same to same (telegram)	Feb. 8	Political affairs. Haitian gunboat at Gonaives to enforce blockade.	463
	Mr. Wehrhane to Mr. Bryan.	Feb. 9	Financial affairs. Protests against the action of the Haitian Government in taking the Treasury service from the Bank of Haiti.	510
	Same to same	Feb. 10	Same subject. Advised that Haitian Government has ordered customs duties be paid over to various merchants designated by the Haitian officials, instead of the bank as heretofore under existing contract.	511
	Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 11	Same subject. At the request of the bank Legation protested to Haitian Government against removal of Treasury service from bank.	511
	Same to same (telegram)	Feb. 13	Same subject. Legation’s protest rejected by Haitian Government. States French Minister only proper person to protect French firm.	512
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Wehrhane.	do	Same subject. Advises him of action taken by the Department and the American Legation at Port ail Prince.	512
38	Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan.	Feb. 15	Same subject. Incloses correspondence with the Foreign Office concerning the protest of the Legation in regard to the actions taken against the bank by the Haitian Government.	512
	Same to same (telegram)	Feb. 19	Political affairs. Reports on progress of revolution in the vicinity of Port au Prince.	464
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Blanchard (telegram).	Feb. 20	Same subject. A commission composed of Minister Blanchard, ex-Governor Fort, of New Jersey, and Mr. Charles Cogswell Smith, of New Hampshire, is to be sent to Haiti. Governor Fort will bring instructions. Cable information concerning legality of President Théodore’s election and on four other points relating to the revolution.	464
	Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Bryan.	do	Financial affairs. Asks to be given assurances that the American Government does not intend to establish in Haiti a régime which will discriminate against French interests.	514
	Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 22	Political affairs. Port au Prince without food and no water. Surrounded by revolutionists. President Théodore has taken refuge on a Dutch vessel.	465
	Same to same (telegram)	Feb. 24	Same subject. Reply to Department’s Feb. 20. Preferable to delay sending commission until Government is established.	465
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Vilbrun Guillaume Sam recognized as Chief of Executive Power. Water and market supplies restored. Order maintained. President Theodore sailed for Curacao.	465
	Same to same (telegram)	Feb. 25	Same subject. Vilbrun Guillaume Sam has entered Port au Prince. Presidential salutes fired. Order maintained.	466
	Same to same (telegram)	Feb. 27	Same subject. Further reply to Department’s telegram of Feb. 20.	466
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Blanchard (telegram).	do	Same subject. President considers it wise for Commission to come to Haiti at once. You will be member of Commission and act with others. Arrange for Consul Livingston to be at Port au Prince when Governor Fort arrives.	466
	Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 1	Same subject. Reply to the foregoing; has arranged with Admiral Caperton for Wheeling to bring Consul Livingston to Port au Prince. Advise Livingston to be ready, as we have no means of communication.	467
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Livingston (telegram).	do	Same subject. Be ready for U. S. S. Wheeling to take you Port au Prince Wednesday.	467
	Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 3	Same subject. Refers to his Feb. 27. Senate awaiting arrival of members in order to make a majority for electoral college.	467
	Same to same (telegram)	Mar. 4	Same subject. Vilbrun Guillaume Sam regularly and constitutionally elected President of Haiti.	467
	Same to same (telegram)	Mar. 5	Same subject. Consul Livingston arrived Port au Prince yesterday and Governor Fort and Mr. Smith this morning.	468
	Same to same (telegram)	Mar. 9	Same subject. Introduced Commission to Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs. Attended inauguration ceremonies with members of Commission and staff of Legation. Minister Foreign Affairs arranging audience with President tomorrow to receive Commission.	468
	Mr. Fort to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. The Commission attended inauguration Vilbrun Guillaume Sam. Have official interview tomorrow. Commission protests against being left without a ship in harbor.	468
	Same to same (telegram).	Mar. 12	Same subject. The Commission should return at once, as it has possession of all facts.	468
	Mr. Blandhard to Mr. Bryan (telegram)	Mar. 15	Same subject. The Commission has left on Nashville. for Santiago de Cuba.	468
	Same to same (telegram)	Mar. 16	Same subject. Ex-President Zamor landed in Dominican Republic, crossed frontier, was arrested and brought to Port au Prince. Other arrests of Zamor supporters. Disbanding of army taking place, cable repaired and order prevails.	468
	Same to same (telegram)	Mar. 25	Same subject. Guillaume’s Government recognized by Germany and Italy. French Minister has recommended recognition. Under modified conditions seems advisable to recognize present Haitian Government.	469
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. France has recognized Guillaume Government.	469
	Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 28	Same subject. Bobo, ex-Minister of Interior of Haiti, has issued revolutionary call to Haitians. Makes attack on proposed American control of customs and is secretly supported by Arias. The Dominican President, Jiménez, has commanded Bobo to leave Monte Christi at once.	469
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram).	Apr. 1	Same subject. Support the President to prevent use of Dominican territory for hostilities against Haiti.	470
	Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Apr. 10	Same subject. Dominican Government has ararrested and will deport Bobo.	470
	Mr. Livingston to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Apr. 25	Same subject. Government troops have revolted at Fort Liberté.	470
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Bobo revolutionists entered Cape Haitien to-day without opposition.	470
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Apr. 29	Same subject. Cape Haitien Consul reports rebels broke open and pillaged safe at customhouse. Gunboat Pacifique carrying ammunition and soldiers to Gonaives.	470
	Same to same (telegram)	May 5	Same subject. Decree of April 29 declares blockade against Fort Liberté. Not effective.	471
	Same to same (telegram)	May 6	Same subject. Bobo with cavalry escort entered Cape Haitien.	471
	Same to same (telegram)	May 14	Same subject. Government forces defeated near Cape Haitien. It is reported ammunition is supplied revolutionists by Dominicans. New paper currency in circulation.	471
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Sullivan (telegram).	May 17	Same subject. It is reported ammunition is being supplied revolutionary forces in Haiti by Dominicans. Bring matter to Government’s attention and request action be taken to prevent deliveries.	471
	Mr. Sullivan to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	May 18	Same subject. Refers to the foregoing. Dominican Government assures me and Haitian Minister that orders are given to prevent deliveries of ammunition to Haitian revolutionists. General receiver of customs has ordered revenue cutter to Monte Christi.	472
	Mr. Livingston to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	June 10	Same subject. Fighting renewed at Cape Haitien. French Consulate threatened.	472
	Same to same (telegram)	June 19	Same subject. Government troops captured forts protecting Cape Haitien and routed rebels. French cruiser Descartes entered port and sailors now patrolling town.	472
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	June 20	Same subject and purport	472
	Mr. Livingston to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	June 21	Same subject and purport	472
63	Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing	June 23	Same subject. Elaborates his telegram of June 20	473
	Admiral Caperton to Mr. Daniels (telegram).	July 3	Political affairs. Cape Haitien quiet. Revolutionists within 3 miles. Gen. Probus Blot informed fighting can not be permitted within Cape Haitien on account of the protection of lives and property of foreigners. Bobo will be so informed. Gen. Probus Blot assures fighting will not take place in town. Of this action I informed commanding officer of Descartes; also prepared for the protection of interests of foreign citizens. Considered undesirable that Descartes remain longer in Haitian waters.	474
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	July 27	Same subject. Forcible entry attempted on French Legation for purpose of taking President. French Minister and British Chargé have telegraphed for ships. Situation grave and presence of war vessels necessary.	474
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. The President escaped from palace and has taken refuge in French Legation.	474
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Commandant of arrondissement of the Guillaume Government murdered 70 prisoners before giving up prison and was himself killed. President is in French Legation. Situation communicated to Admiral Caperton.	474
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Forcible entry of French Embassy attempted for purpose of taking cut President. French and British representatives have cabled for ships. Presence of war vessels necessary as soon as possible.	475
	Same to same (telegram)	July 28	Same subject. French Legation invaded, President taken out, killed and dismembered. U. S. S. Washington entering harbor.	475
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Daniels.	do	Same subject. Requests that Admiral Caperton be instructed to land marines from the Washington and to request captains of British and French warships not to land their marines, as American forces are ready and will protect foreign interests in Port au Prince.	475
	Mr. Benson to Admiral Caperton (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instructs to land marines for the protection of American and foreign interests and that British and French representatives be informed thereof. Additional forces ordered to Haiti from Cuba.	475
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Davis (telegram).	July 28	Same subject. Informs him of the foregoing orders to Admiral Caperton; instruction to cooperate.	476
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	July 29	Same subject. Marines and sailors were landed yesterday. Committee of safety agreed to disarm all Haitian soldiers.	476
	Same to same (telegram)	July 30	Same subject. Two bluejackets killed. Urgently need regiment of marines for patrol of city. Disarmament slowly continues.	476
	Same to same (telegram)	July 31	Same subject. Disarmament continues. Situation critical but well handled by forces. Revolutionary committee acting under Admiral’s direction Existence of armed troops in the North demands sufficient troops here to control situation in an emergency.	477
	Same to same (telegram)	Aug. 1	Same subject. Department’s July 28 complied with French Minister made no objection. Later he received instructions to have French guard placed at Legation to enforce respect for French flag. Conferred with Admiral and made arrangements for change of guard tomorrow.	477
	Admiral Caperton to Mr. Daniels (telegram).	Aug. 2	Same subject. Reports existence of bands of Cacos, professional soldiers who terrorize the people and Congress. To stabilize conditions in Haiti the power of the Cacos must be broken and the bands must be dispersed. Another regiment of marines needed.	477
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Aug. 5	Same subject. Admiral has put Colonel Cole in charge of military control and Captain Beach in charge of civilian matters. Fort National occupied today. City quiet. Connecticut left for Cape Haitien.	478
	Admiral Caperton to Mr. Daniels.	Aug. 7	Treaty negotiations. Haiti will accede gladly to any terms proposed by the United States. Will grant right to intervene when necessary, customhouse control and other terms. Wish to avoid humiliation.	431
	Same to same (telegram).	do	Political affairs. General Bobo resigned as Chief Executive and dismissed his Cabinet Ministers. His generals in North ordered to deposit arms with American forces. Election of President is desired by Haitiens. Congress will probably elect Dartiguenave. Congressmen agreed Haiti will accede to terms proposed by United States. Will cede outright Mole St. Nicholas also granting right customhouse control. Haitians fear Americans will withdraw troops. It is desirable to reestablish government immediately.	478
	Mr. Casenave to Mr. Lansing.	do	Financial affairs. Requests requisite orders issued to turn over to the bank all moneys collected on customs receipts, in accordance with the contracts and conventions.	515
	Mr. Benson to Mr. Lansing	Aug. 9	Political affairs. Admiral Caperton has force 1,100 men on shore and 850 marines will be sent soon. He has been instructed to control Port au Prince and surrounding country.	479
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Davis (telegram).	Aug. 10	Same subject. Confer with Caperton; he may allow election of a President whenever Haitians wish. Make clear to Congress our Government intends to uphold it, but must establish in charge only those who wish to put end to factional disorders. Candidates should understand United States expects to control customs and financial affairs of Haiti necessary for efficient administration. The United States means to help establish and maintain constitutional government	479
	Same to same (telegram)	Aug. 12	Treaty negotiations. Transmits alterations and additions to be made in the draft treaty submitted July 2, 1914, and instructs to submit the amended draft informally to the President-elect; to request that the Congress authorize the President-elect to conclude this treaty unmodified; to recognize the President when officially notified of said authorization; and simultaneously to conclude with him a treaty in strict accordance with the draft.	431
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Political affairs. Instruction of Aug. 10 complied with. Dartiguenave elected President to-day under protection of marines. No outbreak. President expressed gratitude for protection.	480
250	Mr. Livingston to Mr. Lansing.	do	Same subject. Reports on conditions in vicinity of Cape Haitien and incloses copy of proclamation by Admiral Caperton explaining attitude of United States toward Haiti.	480
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Casenave.	Aug. 12	Financial affairs. American Chargé d’Affaires at Port au Prince reports that the bank was instructed to collect customs revenues in Port au Prince, the branch office having already performed that function in Cane Haitien.	517
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Davis (telegram).	do	Same subject. Consult Admiral Caperton and secure cases of gourdes on arrival, place same under Legation’s seal until instructed regarding their release.	517
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Aug. 13	Political affairs. President Dartiguenave will name cabinet to-day. Suggests that negotiations be opened soon to carry out stipulations contained in Department’s telegram of August 10, 1915.	482
	Mr. Lansing to Mr Davis (telegram).	Aug. 14	Treaty negotiations. Transmits full powers to negotiate treaty.	433
	Same to same (telegram)	Aug. 18	Same subject. Refers to Department’s Aug. 10 and 14. Department expects that the draft treaty submitted will be ratified promptly. Confer with Admiral Caperton for the purpose of conducting such public works under his direction as will relieve need for employment. The Admiral will be directed to take charge of certain customhouses.	434
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Refers to the foregoing. Draft of treaty was placed before the President Aug. 17; he gave assurance action would be taken at once.	435
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Daniels.	do	Financial affairs. Requests that Admiral Caperton be directed to assume charge of certain customhouses.	518
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Johnson (telegram).	do	Political affairs. Urge immediate measures on part of Dominican Government to prevent movement of arms into Haiti.	482
36	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Davis	Aug. 19	Treaty negotiations. Incloses the President’s autograph full power to sign treaty.	435
	Mr. Johnson to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Political affairs. The President and Minister of Foreign Affairs promised order will be sent to frontier governors urging renewed vigilance.	482
	Mr. Daniels to Admiral Caperton (telegram).	do	Financial affairs. List of customhouses to assume charge of funds collected to be used for organizing and maintaining efficient constabulary.	518
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Davis (telegram).	Aug. 22	Treaty negotiations. States motives and purposes of this Government in regard to Haiti. The treaty should be ratified promptly, and the Haitian Government should invite this Government to enter into a modus vivendi in order to make the treaty effective immediately. This Government will then assist Haiti to place its finances on a sound basis and to carry on public works for the benefit of its people.	435
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Aug. 23	Same subject. A note from the Foreign Office states that they are ready to begin pourparlers, and that the Government will suggest to the Legislature to pass a resolution expressing a desire that the President conclude the treaty. This attitude results from the expression “without modification,” used in Department’s instruction of Aug. 12.	436
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Financial affairs. Arrival of Dutch boat without shipment of gourdes. Representative of bank note company displays cable from New York stating that no more shipping until advised by him.	519
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Davis (telegram).	Aug. 24	Treaty negotiations. If de facto authorities do not ratify treaty, this Government will be compelled either to establish a military Government or permit present control of Government to pass to the political faction representing best elements of Haiti in order to reestablish stable government.	437
	Admiral Benson to Mr. Lansing.	do	Financial affairs. Report inclosed relative to conditions in Haitian waters from August 7 to 12, inclusive.	519
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Aug. 25	Treaty negotiations. The President desires to propose certain changes in the draft. Political enemies of the Government are attempting to stir up animosity on the basis of the attitude of the United States.	438
	Admiral Caperton to Mr. Daniels (telegram).	Aug. 26	Political affairs. Have assumed charge customhouse and port service Port de Paix. Ex-Government troops willing to disarm and return to homes, but can not get to our lines on account Cacos.	483
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Aug. 28	Treaty negotiations. Minister for Foreign Affairs submitted written reply of Haitian Government in regard to treaty. Practically every stipulation of original treaty is either omitted or so changed as to defeat its purpose. In my reply I declined to discuss matters, but requested an opinion as to acceptability of the original draft.	439
	Mr. Johnson to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Aug. 28	Political affairs. Bobo on Cuban vessel guarded by Dominican Government which desires to compel him to proceed to Santiago de Cuba. Instructions requested.	483
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Johnson (telegram).	do	Same subject. Reply to the foregoing. No objection to Bobo being landed at Santiago de Cuba.	483
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Aug. 30	Treaty negotiations. The President has agreed to sign the treaty, but insists upon certain stated modifications. Mr. Davis has not delivered instruction of Aug. 28 for fear of precipitating military measures.	439
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Davis (telegram).	Sept. 1	Same subject. Reply to the foregoing. With the exception of the phrasing of Article XIII, the Department must insist that the treaty stand substantially as submitted. States reasons. Approves his withholding of the instruction of Aug. 28.	440
	Mr. Gonzales to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Political affairs. Bobo debarked at Santiago de Cuba after being refused admission at Santo Domingo. Closely watched by Cuban Government.	483
	Admiral Caperton to Mr. Daniels (telegram).	do	Financial affairs. Will occupy and begin administration customhouse at Port au Prince Sept. 2, unless otherwise directed.	520
	Same to same (telegram)	Sept. 2	Political affairs. He will proclaim martial law at Port au Prince September 3, to quell agitation there.	484
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blanchard (telegram).	do	Railroad controversy. Admiral Caperton suggests that the Department use its good offices to induce the National Railroad to resume work at once. If the Admiral considers it to be urgent the Department will endeavor to arrange with bankers for an advance sufficient to employ the hungry and indigent citizens.	549
	Admiral Caperton to Mr. Daniels (telegram).	Sept. 3	Political affairs. Transmits proclamation of martial law issued at Port au Prince.	484
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Sept. 4	Treaty negotiations. If certain cabinet members resign, vacancies will be filled by those in sympathy with United States. Does Department still desire resolution by Congress authorizing the President to sign the treaty. Declaration of martial law has greatly strengthened position of the Government and will facilitate ratification of treaty.	442
	Mr. Ménos to Mr. Lansing	do	Political affairs. Protests against arbitrary action of the American forces in Haiti in taking possession of customhouse and government of Port au Prince.	485
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Davis (telegram).	Sept. 5	Treaty negotiations. If satisfied treaty will be ratified without amendments, on 12th inst., not necessary to insist on previous resolution. Department looks for immediate favorable action by the Chambers.	442
	Mr. Daniels to Admiral Caperton (telegram).	do	Political affairs. Instructs not to take offensive action against Haitians unless to save life or property, then inform Department immediately.	486
	Mr. Ménos to Mr. Lansing	Sept. 6	Same subject. Desires explanations of Admiral Caperton’s proclamation of martial law and taking possession of customhouses.	486
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Sept. 7	Treaty negotiations. Conference with President and Cabinet demanding answer to treaty. President requested and accepted resignations of Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Public Works, which removes cause of previous delays. Cabinet agrees to accept treaty substantially as submitted. President realizes necessity for action without delay.	442
	Admiral Caperton to Mr. Daniels (telegram).	do	Political affairs. Cacos investing Cape Haitien and preventing foodstuffs from entering. May have to consider offensive operations against them.	486
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Sept. 10	Treaty negotiations. Transmits modifications of treaty proposed by Haitian Government. Minister for Foreign Affairs states that no ratification for the treaty can be secured unless modified as stated.	443
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Ménos	do	Political affairs. Reply to his Sept. 4 and 6. The interests of Haiti will be best served by restricting pending negotiations to Port au Prince.	487
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Davis (telegram).	do	Same subject. Reviews interviews had with the Haitian Minister at Washington regarding the United States taking possession of customhouses and declaring martial law in Haiti, and that the Minister was informed that negotiations should be carried on at Port au Prince only.	487
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Johnson (telegram).	Sept. 10	Same subject. Request President Jiménes to enforce strict neutrality of Dominican Republic and to issue decree placing embargo on export of arms and munitions to Haiti	488
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Davis (telegram).	Sept. 11	Treaty negotiations. Instructs to obtain from President Dartiguenave an understanding that the English text of the treaty shall prevail.	445
	Admiral Benson to Mr. Lansing.	do	Political affairs. Submits copy of a report from Admiral Caperton, relating to conditions in Haitian waters. Aug. 13 to 19. inclusive.	488
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Davis (telegram).	Sept. 12	Treaty negotiations. Reply to his Sept. 10. Accepts modifications of treaty proposed by Haitian Government, with certain changes.	445
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Sept. 14	Same subject. Minister for Foreign Affairs states Government ready to sign treaty, enter into modus vivendi, and then submit treaty for ratification. This is preferable mode of procedure. Minister of Finance stated necessity of funds for meeting Government expenses until details of treaty are arranged and income realized under its operation. Statement is desired that United States will aid Haitian Government to secure loan.	446
	Mr. Johnson to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Political affairs. Reply to Department’s Sept. 10. The Dominican Government has issued a decree prohibiting exportation of arms and ammunition to Haiti.	490
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Davis (telegram).	Sept. 15	Treaty negotiations. Reply to his Sept. 14. Instruction to conclude treaty without requiring resolution authorizing President to enter into modus vivendi, provided modus vivendi is signed at same time treaty is ratified. Then this Government will assist in securing loan. A commission with full powers to negotiate this loan should be sent to Washington. Upon ratification of treaty, will take steps to obtain an advance of $100,000 for Haitian Government.	447
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Financial affairs. The German Legation at Port au Prince has protested to the Haitian Government against the American management of Haitian customs.	520
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Davis (telegram).	do	Same subject. The Haitian Government should inform the German Legation that German interests will be given the same treatment as other foreign interests.	520
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Sept. 17	Treaty negotiations. Formally recognized Government and signed treaty. Ratification expected next week.	448
	Mr. Polk to Mr. Davis (telegram).	do	Same subject. The Department is gratified with his Sept. 17, and hopes there will be no delay in ratification.	448
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Political affairs. Reports having recognized the Government and signed the treaty on 16th instant. Extra session of Congress will be called to-morrow to allow ratification of treaty.	490
46	Same to same	Sept. 21	Treaty negotiations. Forwards original of the treaty signed Sept. 16.	448
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Financial affairs. Requests instruction re arrival of 500,000 gourdes.	520
	Admiral Caperton to Mr. Daniels (telegram).	Sept. 22	Political affairs. Colonel Waller has reported encounters with Cacos. Several killed. No casualties to American forces.	491
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Major Butler reports attacks on his command by Cacos. Railroad being repaired.	491
	Mr. Polk to Mr. Davis (telegram).	do	Financial affairs. Department believes that further issue of paper money would be unwise. Consult Admiral Caperton re holding the cases of gourdes for the time being.	521
	Mr. Daniels to Mr. Lansing.	Sept. 23	Same subject. Encloses letter of instructions issued to the customs and civil administration in Haiti by Admiral Caperton.	521
	Mr. Polk to Mr. Davis (telegram).	Sept. 24	Treaty negotiations. Instructs to report status of treaty.	451
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Sept. 25	Same subject. Reply to the foregoing. The House will give a large majority for treaty. If the Senate should refuse to ratify, the President may dissolve Congress, call a constitutional convention, and enter into a modus vivendi. Requests instructions	452
	Admiral Caperton to Mr. Daniels (telegram).	Sept. 26	Political affairs. Reports further encounters with Cacos.	491
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Financial affairs. Customhouse is holding 500,000 gourdes. States reasons why this amount should be released to the Haitian Government.	523
	Admiral Caperton to Mr. Daniels (telegram).	Sept. 26	Same subject. Submits plan for the release to the Haitian Government of the 500,000 gourdes held by customhouse.	523
	Mr. Polk to Mr. Davis (telegram).	Sept. 27	Treaty negotiations. Reply to his Sept. 25. The Department would regret dissolution of the present Congress; urge ratification at once; cooperate with Admiral Caperton.	452
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Financial affairs. Gourdes will be available to Haitian Government provided satisfactory arrangement with the bank and prompt ratification of the treaty is made.	524
	Mr. Johnson to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Sept. 29	Political affairs. Dominican Government promised to instruct officials to lend cooperation and support to frontier guard and arrest suspicious Dominicans and Haitians	492
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Financial affairs. If Department still considers that gourdes now held should not be issued, some arrangements should be made to provide the Government with funds pending ratification of treaty.	524
	Admiral Caperton to Mr. Daniels (telegram).	do	Same subject. If gourdes are withheld from Haitian Government, can funds be furnished from available customs receipts?	525
	Mr. Polk to Mr. Davis (telegram).	Oct. 2	Same subject. Department is constrained to believe that further issue of unredeemable paper money will make more difficult efforts to place Haitian finances on a firm basis.	525
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Oct. 6	Treaty negotiations. Ratification voted 75 to 6 by Chamber of Deputies.	453
	Same to same (telegram)	Oct. 12	Same subject. Senate committee report expected this week.	453
	Same to same (telegram)	Oct. 14	Same subject. Senate committee has expressed desire to reopen treaty negotiations. Minister for Foreign Affairs informed by Mr. Davis that it is impossible and that the United States expects ratification in the next few days.	453
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Davis (telegram).	Oct. 15	Same subject. Action reported Oct. 14 approved	453
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Oct. 22	Same subject. President of Senate gave assurances committee would submit report on Oct. 26.	453
	Same to same	Oct. 25	Same subject. Encloses correspondence with Foreign Office concerning interpretation of certain articles of treaty.	454
	Same to same (telegram)	Oct. 26	Same subject. Have assurance Haitian Government will enter into modus vivendi after ratification. Requests permission to return to United States. Lieutenant Oberlin is conversant with all negotiations.	456
	Admiral Caperton to Mr. Daniels (telegram).	Oct. 30	Political affairs. Bahon and St. Suzanne disturbed. Cacos treated as bandits and Colonel Waller directed to take active measures to suppress them.	492
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Daniels.	do	Financial affairs. Requests that Admiral Caperton be asked whether any funds can be paid to the bank for the service of foreign loans.	526
	Mr. Lansing to Lieutenant Oberlin (telegram).	Nov. 4	Treaty negotiations. Instructs to interview President Dartiguenave if ratification not concluded this week, and cable explanations.	456
	Lieut. Oberlin to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Nov. 5	Same subject. Senate committee report recommends modifications concerning financial adviser. The Haitian Government desires that the Legation address a letter to it stating that the Government of the United States can consider no further modifications of the treaty.	456
	Mr. Lansing to Lieut. Oberlin (telegram).	do	Same subject. Department is informed lobbyists seek to defeat ratification of treaty, hoping to produce political situation in this country which will necessitate withdrawal of American marines from Haiti. Department suggests President Dartiguenave call his Senators and question each regarding connection with such a plan. Press ratification	457
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Daniels	do	Financial affairs. Requests that a naval pay officer be directed to take $124,000 to Haiti on the Vulcan from the representatives of the National Bank of Haiti at New York.	526
	Mr. Lansing to Lieut. Oberlin (telegram).	Nov. 8	Treaty negotiations. The time has come to press vote by Senate. Department suggests Haitian Government transmit to Legation copy of Senate report and inquire if this Government would entertain modifications; and that Legation reply this Government believes interests of Haiti best served by ratification of treaty as signed.	457
	Mr. Daniels to Admiral Caperton (telegram).	Nov. 10	Same subject. Instructs to state to President Dartiguenave and the Cabinet his gratification over public sentiment in favor of the treaty and to advise them that, if treaty fails of ratification, it is the intention of the Government of the United States to retain control of Haiti and at once proceed with the pacification of Haiti. In the meanwhile the present Government will be supported in its efforts to establish lasting peace.	458
	Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Nov. 12	Same subject. The Senate has ratified the treaty. The Government will submit a modus vivendi for signature soon.	458
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blanchard (telegram).	do	Same subject. Refers to telegrams Sept. 14 and Oct. 26. Instruction to accept invitation to enter into a modus vivendi at once.	458
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Financial affairs. Recommends early arrival at Washington of commission to decide upon some plan for comprehensive readjustment and rehabilitation of Haitian finances.	527
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. McAdoo.	Nov. 13	Same subject. Requests prominent official designated to be consulted re financial situation of Haitian Republic before arrival of commission.	527
	Admiral Caperton to Mr. Daniels.	Nov. 15	Treaty negotiations. Encloses copy of a proclamation by the President to the Haitian people relative to the ratification of the treaty.	459
	Mr. Casenave to Mr. Long	Nov. 18	Financial affairs. It seems necessary to authorize Admiral Caperton to let the Bank remit the proceeds of the revenues pledged to foreign loans.	528
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Daniel	do	Same subject. Requests that Admiral Caperton be instructed to apply surplus of funds collected to the payment of pledges heretofore given by the Haitian Government.	528
	Mr. Daniels to Mr. Lansing	Nov. 19	Same subject. Instructions have been sent to Admiral Caperton regarding expenditure of remainder of revenues in his possession.	529
	Admiral Caperton to Mr. Daniels (telegram).	do	Same subject. Reports payments to Electric Light Co. and P. S. C. Railroad. Recommends that loan of $1,500,000 be made available immediately.	529
	Mr. Daniels to Admiral Caperton (telegram).	Nov. 20	Political affairs. Navy Department strongly impressed with number of Haitians killed. Maintain proper patrol to preserve order and protect innocent persons without offensive operations. If measures inadequate, inform Department before taking steps leading to loss of life.	493
	Admiral Caperton to Mr. Daniels (telegram).	Nov. 22	Same subject. Protective patrolling only continues. Directions given to avoid loss of life if possible.	493
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blanchard (telegram).	Nov. 23	Financial affairs. Admiral Caperton should pay to the railroad such amounts due it as may be available.	530
	Mr. Polk to Mr. Blanchard (telegram).	Nov. 27	Same subject. Department informed by Central Railroad that Haitian Government has requested Admiral Caperton to pay $48,000 needed for coupon payments on bonds due December 1.	530
	Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Nov. 29	Treaty negotiations. The modus vivendi was signed this day. Text.	460
	Admiral Caperton to Mr. Daniels (telegram).	do	Financial affairs. Recommends certain nominations by the President of United States; same will be acceptable to Haitian Government.	531
	Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Recommends that $100,000 out of funds in hand be paid to Haitian Government.	531
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Recommendations made by Admiral Caperton re appointment of certain officers approved.	531
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blanchard (telegram)	Nov. 30	Treaty negotiations. Department gratified with information in his Nov. 29.	460
	Admiral Caperton to Mr. Daniels (telegram).	do	Political affairs. French Government has officially recognized Dartiguenave Government. British Charge has instructions to do so.	493
	Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Financial affairs. Commission appointed. Expects to leave this week.	531
	Mr. Daniels to Mr. Lansing	do	Same subject. Requests to be informed of action taken on recommendations of Admiral Caperton concerning certain nominations under the modus vivendi.	532
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Daniels	Dec. 2	Same subject. Department approves of the nomination and understands that they will be agreeable to Haitian Government.	532
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blanchard (telegram).	do	Same subject. Department believes that negotiation of temporary loan for $1,500,000 should await arrival of Haitian commission.	532
51	Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Lansing.	Dec. 6	Treaty negotiations. Refers to his Nov. 29 and incloses original of the modus vivendi.	460
	Admiral Benson to Mr. Lansing.	Dec. 8	Political affairs. Submits copy of letter from Admiral Caperton relative to operations of Cruiser Squadron in Haitian waters Nov. 7 to 19, inclusive.	493
	Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Lansing (telegram)	Dec. 11	Financial affairs. Recommends that an advance of $500,000 be made available for the payment of salaries and debts of honor.	533
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Reports regarding powers of the Commission to establish Haitian finances on a firm basis.	533
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blanchard (telegram).	Dec. 16	Same subject. Inform Department exact purposes for which the $500,000 will be used. Telegraph statement showing items and amounts.	533
	Same to same (telegram)	Dec. 17	Same subject. Representatives of National Bank of Haiti refused advance of $500,000 unless the bank was reinstated in its contract which was refused by the Haitian commission.	533
	Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Dec. 18	Same subject. Submits statement showing items and amounts requiring $500,000 to enable Haitian Government to pay indebtedness.	534
	Mr. Casenave to Mr. Lansing.	Dec. 28	Same subject. Submits correspondence with the Minister of Finance concerning complaints of payments made by the Bank in American banknotes instead of gold.	534
	Mr. Daniels to Mr. Lansing.	Dec. 29	Political affairs. Submits report from Commander Cruiser Squadron operating in Haitian waters Nov. 20 to Dec. 16, 1915.	495
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blanchard (telegram).	do	Financial affairs. Department can not consent to an advance of $500,000. Cable what amount is absolutely necessary to pay salaries of employees.	536
	Mr. Blanchard to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Dec. 30	Same subject. Haitian Government states that $50,000 is needed to avoid crisis by covering most pressing demands for November in provinces and December in Port au Prince.	537
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Blanchard (telegram).	Dec. 31	Same subject. Admiral Caperton will be authorized to pay salaries of employees. After Jan. 1, 1916, the Admiral will have complete control of disbursements for maintenance of Haitian Government.	537

HONDURAS.

No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
	Mr. Ewing to Mr. Bryan	1915. Jan. 7	Message of the President to Congress. Encloses copy. Extract.	550

ITALY.

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No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
234	Mr. Page to Mr. Bryan	1915. Jan. 11	Liability to Italian military service of native or naturalized American citizens of Italian parentage. Refers to correspondence in 1914 regarding Rev. Dominic Cassetta; incloses Foreign Office note of Jan. 7 concerning him, and also discussing the general question of naturalized American citizens of Italian origin in relation to Italian military service.	554
		Mar. 24	Treaty for the advancement of general peace, concluded between the United States and Italy. Proclamation.	551
127	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Page	do	Naturalization treaty. Refers to Embassy’s Nos. 177 and 221 of Nov. 3 and Dec. 14, 1914, and instructs him to report when it is opportune to reopen negotiations for a naturalization treaty between the United States and Italy.	555
274	Mr. Jay to Mr. Bryan	Apr. 1	Same subject. Refers to previous correspondence on negotiation of a naturalization treaty; Italy holds that under the doctrine, of dual allegiance and in the absence of a naturalization treaty, a person born in the United States of Italian parents is an Italian subject when in Italy, even where the father was naturalized before that person’s birth, and may be detained for military service.	556
271	Mr. Page to Mr. Bryan	May 11	Same subject. Reply to Department’s 127 of Mar. 24. Because of Italy’s relation to the European war, the present is not an opportune time to reopen negotiations for a naturalization treat.	557
	Mr. Lodge to Counselor of the Department of State.	June 5	Same subject. Incloses papers showing status of Ugo Da Prato and his father Antonio. Dual citizenship not possible; the American doctrine of indefeasible allegiance is accepted by nearly all nations. Italy’s contention to the contrary should be strongly opposed.	557
252	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Page (telegram).	June 7	Same subject. Reply to his 281 of May 18, concerning Ghiloni, whose father was naturalized after the son’s birth. Under its law, Ghiloni is a citizen of the United States. It is hoped the Italian Government will permit his return to this country.	558
318	Mr. Page to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	June 8	Same subject. Inquiry as to detention of Enrico Ajello.	559
254	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Page (telegram).	June 9	Same subject. Da Prato’s father naturalized before the son’s birth; request his immediate release.	559
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Lodge	do	Same subject. Reply to his June 5; refers to Department’s June 9 to Mr. Page. Da Prato will probably be released. Response to Mr. Lodge’s remarks on the law involved; “dual citizenship” discussed at length.	559
256	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Page (telegram).	June 10	Same subject. Reply to his 318 of June 8; instruction to request release of Aiello.	564
321	Mr. Page to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Reply to Department’s June 9; Ugo Da Prato is held by Italy to be an Italian citizen, subject to military duty, under Law 555 of June 13, 1912, because his father, Antonio Da Prato returned to Italy, resided there more than two years, thus reacquired Italian citizenship, and communicated it to his son.	564
322	Same to same (telegram)	June 11	Same subject. Reply to Department’s June 7; Ghiloni case presented to the Foreign Office June to date.	565
261	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Page (telegram).	June 14	Same subject. Reply to his 321 of June 10; further information as to Da Prato; instruction to present it to the Italian Government.	565
	Mr. Lodge to Mr. Lansing	June 16	Same subject. Reply to Mr. Lansing’s June 9; further remarks on dual citizenship; its contrast with dual allegiance.	565
318	Mr. Page to Mr. Lansing	June 17	Same subject. Refers to Department’s 254 and 261 of June 9 and 14 on the Da Prato case; incloses Foreign Office note of May 4 thereon, and his note of June 16 to the Foreign Office in pursuance of Department’s 261.	566
331	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Refers to Department’s 261 of June 14; he has presented a further note on the Da Prato case. The Foreign Office promises a careful investigation.	568
332	Same to same (telegram)	June 18	Same subject. Refers to Departments 256 of June 10 and requests transmission of a message to Aiello’s brother.	568
282	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Page (telegram).	July 12	Same subject. Refers to his 318 of June 17. Asks what reply has been made to Embassy’s note of June 16 to the Foreign Office concerning Da Prato.	568
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Lodge	do	Same subject. Refers to previous correspondence; incloses copy of Mr. Page’s 318 of June 17 showing Italian Government’s decision in Da Prato case; informs him of Department’s further efforts to secure Da Prato’s release.	569
351	Mr. Page to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	July 14	Same subject. Reply to Department’s 282 of July 12; he is again urging release of Da Prato.	569
286	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Page (telegram).	July 20	Same subject. Case of Mazza, father not naturalized at time of son’s birth. Instruction to request permission for Mazza’s departure.	570
287	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Refers to his 322 of June 11, Ghiloni case; instructions; the principle of election of nationality should be recognized in cases of persons born with dual nationality.	570
354	Mr. Page to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	July 22	Same subject. Reply to the foregoing; Ghiloni case is promised early attention; Foreign Office seems more favorable than formerly to the idea of naturalization.	570
188	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Page	July 29	Same subject. Refers to his 332 of June 18, and instructs him to request an early decision of the Ajello case.	571
194	Same to same	Aug. 4	Same subject. Refers to previous correspondence in Da Prato case and incloses the further evidence sent by Senator Lodge on July 29; instruction to present it and to say to Foreign Office that this Government does not consider applicable to this case the Italian law cited in Embassy’s 321 of June 10; by American law a presumption of expatriation is raised by a residence abroad of more than two years, but it may be overcome by satisfactory evidence, as in this case.	571
345	Mr. Page to Mr. Lansing	Aug. 4	Same subject. Reports an interview with the Minister for Foreign Affairs in regard to the negotiation of a naturalization treaty; suggests the preparation of a draft treaty for presentation to the Foreign Office.	572
368	Same to same (telegram)	Aug. 13	Same subject. Cases of Tumolillo, Gallo, and Leone, ordered released because born after fathers’ naturalization. Cases of Da Prato, Ghiloni, and Barsotti will soon be decided.	574
371	Same to same (telegram)	Aug. 18	Same subject. Confirms the foregoing	574
358	Same to same	Aug. 20	Same subject. Reply to Department’s 188 of July 29.	574
383	Same to same	Aug. 24	Same subject. Reply to Department’s 282 of July 12. Da Prato has been released.	575
360	Mr. Jay to Mr. Lansing	do	Same subject. Refers to the foregoing and incloses Foreign Office note on the subject, which includes a statement that Da Prato must leave Italy within two months. Requests instruction on this point: refers to Mr. Page’s 318 of June 17.	575
362	Mr. Page to Mr. Lansing	Aug. 27	Same subject. Refers to Department’s 194 of Aug. 4; explains the reasoning of the Foreign Office in releasing Da Prato. Incloses three Foreign Office notes in the cases of Barsotti and Ghiloni, whose release is refused; reasons given.	576
367	Same to same	Sept. 4	Same subject. Refers to his 362 of Aug. 27, Ghiloni case; incloses copy of his note to the Foreign Office, requesting Ghiloni’s release on the ground of ill health, but without surrendering the other grounds previously taken.	578
389	Same to same (telegram)	Sept. 5	Same subject. Reply to Department’s 314 of Sept. 4 and refers to his 362 of Aug. 27 and 367 of Sept. 4. Ghiloni’s release refused by War Office on ground of birth before naturalization of father.	578
209	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Page	Sept. 15	Same subject. Reply to his 360 of Aug. 24; the Department does not feel warranted in requesting that Da Prato be permitted to remain in Italy.	579
118	Mr. Lansing to Count Macchi di Cellere.	Sept. 18	Agreement between the United States and Italy relative to the appointment of Commission under article 2 of Treaty of May 5, 1914. Suggests an extension of time within which to organize commission.	553
3509	Count Macchi di Cellere to Mr. Lansing.	do	Same subject. Italian Government agrees to the extension of time.	554
332	Mr. Polk to Mr. Page (telegram).	Sept. 28	Liability to Italian military service. Refers to his 358 of Aug. 20; instruction to call attention to Ajello’s service as a juryman in New York.	579
398	Mr. Page to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Sept. 29	Same subject. Reply to the foregoing; the War Office now asks for Ajello’s family history.	579
408	Same to same (telegram)	Oct. 11	Same subject. Reply to Department’s 286 of July 20; Foreign Office asks exact date of naturalization of Mazza’s father.	579
	Same to same	do	Same subject. Transmits Foreign Office note containing the decision of the military authorities relative to prohibition of emigration from Italy of Italian subjects having military obligations toward the Italian Government.	579
351	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Page (telegram).	Oct. 14	Same subject. Reply to his 408 of Oct. 11; Mazza’s father not naturalized.	580
396	Mr. Page to Mr. Lansing.	Oct. 25	Same subject. Confirms his 389 of Sept. 5, inclosing Foreign Office note verbale of Oct. 2 on the subject.	580
	Mr. Flournoy to Mr. Lansing.	Nov. 18	Same subject. Discusses the difficulties arising between the two Governments due to the lack of a naturalization treaty.	581
412	Mr. Page to Mr. Lansing	Nov. 19	Same subject. Report on the Guerrini case	582
253	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Page	Dec. 7	Same subject. Refers to Department’s 351 of Oct. 14. and requests report on Mazza case.	583
415	Same to same (telegram)	Dec. 16	Same subject. Refers to his 398 of Sept. 29. Instruction to press for release of Ajello.	583
441	Mr. Page to Mr. Lansing	Dec. 20	Same subject. Reply to the foregoing. Reports upon his efforts in behalf of Ajello and citation to the Foreign Office of this ease as a further argument for a naturalization treaty.	583

JAPAN.

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No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Guthrie.	1913. Sept. 24	Extradition of Eills. Incloses necessary papers for establishing charge of perjury against John Eills; instruction to request his extradition.	587
	Same to same (telegram)	Sept. 25	Same subject. Same subject and tenor	588
	Mr. Guthrie to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Oct. 15	Same subject. Eills arrested. Requests the Ambassador’s consent to his release on bail.	588
	Mr. Moore to Mr. Guthrie (telegram).	Oct. 17	Same subject. Reply to the foregoing. The Ambassador is not authorized to consent to release of Eills on bail.	588
22	Mr. Guthrie to Mr. Bryan	Nov. 24	Same subject. Full report of the arrest and release of Eills, request for his extradition and its refusal by Japan; incloses note from Foreign Office giving the grounds for the refusal.	589
25	Mr. Hanson to Mr. Bryan	1914 June 17	Discrimination in freight rates affecting equal commercial opportunity in China; protest of the United States. Reports that the Japanese authorities have decided that the reduced rates on the Mukden-Antung section of the South Manchuria Railway will be extended to specific through imports into Manchuria via Dalny and Newchwang from Japan only, and that the same rates will not be applied to through imports from Shanghai. Comments on the adverse effect of this decision on American imports.	594
284	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan	June 27	Same subject. Refers to Mr. Hanson’s No. 25 of June 17; the freight arrangements therein mentioned seem clearly contrary to the spirit of the undertaking concerning equal commercial opportunity by the Japanese Government at the instance of Secretary Hay in 1899, and many subsequent assurances by Japan. Requests instructions.	595
	Mr. Pontius to Mr. Bryan	June 30	Same subject. Incloses copy of his report No. 5 to the Legation.	595
98	Mr. Guthrie to Mr. Bryan	July 4	Same subject. Refers to Mr. Hanson’s No. 25. The action of the Japanese authorities seems in this case inconsistent with the principle of equal opportunity and with their assurances of adherence to this principle. The British Ambassador has addressed a note to the Japanese Foreign Office stating that while the rates specifically applied only to direct imports from Japan, he presumed that British goods shipped from Shanghai would enjoy the same benefit.	596
104	Same to same	July 20	Same subject. Quotes the British Consul at Dalny on the subject.	597
57	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Guthrie.	Aug. 18	Same subject. Refers to his Nos. 98 and 104 of July 4 and 20; instructs him to endeavor to ascertain the result of the action taken by the British Ambassador, and to consult and cooperate with him in any effort to obtain fair treatment for shipments from Shanghai over the South Manchuria Railway.	598
35	Mr. Pontius to Mr. Bryan	Oct. 3	Same subject. Incloses copy of his report No. 28 to the Legation concerning new developments.	598
	Mr. Guthrie to Mr. Bryan	Oct. 8	Same subject. Incloses memorandum received from the British Ambassador, dated Sept. 28, 1914.	599
	Mr. Williamson to Mr. Bryan.	Oct. 9	Same subject. Incloses copy of railway notice No. 46.	600
	Same to same	do	Same subject. Incloses copy of railway notice No. 47. The effect of the railway company’s action is to give Japan an unfair advantage, and is in contravention of article 8 of the Treaty of Commerce and Navigation with Japan of Feb. 21, 1911.	600
	Same to same	Oct. 10	Same subject. Incloses copy of railway notice No. 39.	601
	Same to same	do	Same subject. Incloses copy of railway notice No. 40.	602
39	Mr. Pontius to Mr. Bryan	Oct. 17	Same subject. Incloses copy of his report No. 31 to the Legation, giving clear evidence of discrimination.	602
423	Mr. Reinsch to Mr. Bryan	Oct. 28	Same subject. Refers to Department’s No. 140 of July 30 and to other correspondence; comments on the memorandum of the British Ambassador forwarded by Mr. Guthrie in his Oct. 8; analyzes the entire subject. The British Minister considers the new rates discriminatory and clearly inconsistent With Japanese treaties and understandings.	603
46	Mr. Pontius to Mr. Bryan	Nov. 7	Same subject. Incloses copy of his report No. 38 to the Legation.	605
76	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Guthrie.	1914. Nov. 19	Same subject. Refers to his Oct. 8; instructs him to endeavor to obtain the cooperation of the British Ambassador in representing to the Japanese Government the injury that will be done to American and European trade in Manchuria by the discriminatory rates, calling attention to the repeated pledges of equality of commercial opportunity in China given by Japan to the United States. Failing to obtain his colleague’s cooperation, he should bring the subject informally before the Foreign Office and endeavor to obtain assurance of removal of the discriminatory rates.	606
	Mr. Boynton to Mr. Bryan	Nov 24	Extradition of Eills. Statement of the facts in the Eills case; appeal to the Department to secure through diplomatic channels the enforcement of the decree of the Massachusetts court, violated by Eills in abducting his daughter, awarded to the custody of the mother.	591
52	Mr. Pontius to Mr. Bryan.	Nov. 28	Discrimination in freight rates. Incloses copy of his report No. 44 to the Legation.	607
81	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Guthrie.	Dec. 8	Same subject. Continues Department’s instruction No. 76 of No. 19; incloses copy of Mr. Pontius’s report to Peking, No. 38 of Nov. 7; instructs him to bring the subject again to the attention of the Foreign Office and request such modification of the published rates and rules as will remove all just cause of complaint on the part of American merchants.	608
	Mr Boynton to Mr. Bryan.	Dec. 23	Extradition of Eills. Refers to his Nov. 24, and requests statement of the present status of negotiations with Japan in the case.	592
90	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Guthrie.	1915. Jan. 4	Discrimination in freight rates. Refers to Department’s No. 81 of Dec. 8, 1914, and incloses copy of Mr. Pontius’s No. 52 of Nov. 28.	608
63	Mr. Pontius to Mr. Bryan.	Jan. 6	Same subject. Incloses copy of correspondence between the Embassy at Tokio and his Consulate at Newchwang.	609
184	Mr. Guthrie to Mr. Bryan	do	Same subject. Refers to Department’s No. 76 of Nov. 19, 1914; reports conferences with the British Ambassador, whose Government did not consider the amount involved sufficient to justify further action at the time; incloses copy of a memorandum which he had recently handed to the British Ambassador, who promised to write immediately to the British Minister at Peking regarding the attitude of the British Consuls at Shanghai and Newchwang after consultation with the American Consuls there; if their views were the same, he would join Mr. Guthrie in representations, if authorized, to the Japanese Government.	610
70	Mr. Hanson to Mr. Bryan.	Jan. 28	Same subject. Incloses copy of an instruction to him from the Embassy at Tokio, and his reply.	611
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Boynton.	Feb. 1	Extradition of Eills. The Department has concluded that it is without authority to take action at present; it can not assume in advance that the question will not be decided justly by the Japanese courts.	592
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Guthrie.	Feb. 12	Discrimination in freight rates. Acknowledges receipt and careful reading of his No. 184 of Jan. 6.	613
234	Mr. Guthrie to Mr. Bryan	Mar. 8	Same subject. Refers to his No. 184 of Jan. 6. The British Ambassador has informed him that in view of all the circumstances he does not feel disposed to join him in any representations on the subject to the Japanese Government. He has filed a representation on behalf of American trade, and incloses a copy.	613
242	Same to same	Mar. 29	Same subject. Refers to his No. 234 of Mar. 8 and incloses copy of reply from the Foreign Office to his representations, dated Mar. 19.	615
253	Same to same	Apr. 6	Same subject. Refers to his No. 242 of Mar. 29 and reports information given him by the British Ambassador of steps he has taken after a conversation with the Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs.	617
140	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Guthrie	Apr. 17	Same subject. Refers to his No. 234 of Mar. 8 and approves the representations to the Japanese Government therein reported; instructs him to renew his representations and to spare no efforts to obtain a satisfactory settlement of the matter, which appears to be of considerable importance to American trade	617
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Guthrie (telegram).	1915. Apr. 17	Same subject. Refers to his 234; instructs him to request Foreign Office to instruct railway authorities to grant reduced rates to shipments in other than Japanese vessels, whether to Newchang or Dairen, as necessary to preserve open door.	618
	Mr. Wheeler to Mr. Bryan.	Apr. 21	Coronation. The ceremonies will occur Nov. 15	585
296	Mr. Wheeler to Mr. Lansing.	June 9	Discrimination in freight rates. Refers to Department’s telegram and No. 140 of Apr. 17, and the Embassy’s Nos. 242 and 253 of Mar. 29 and Apr. 6. Incloses copies of correspondence with the Foreign Office.	585
	Same to same	June 23	Same subject. Refers to his No. 296 of June 9 and incloses copies of a letter with inclosures from the Consul at Dairen, Mr. Williamson, relating to his correspondence with the South Manchuria Railway Co. in regard to a draft agreement concerning rates.	620
373	Mr. Guthrie to Mr. Lansing.	Oct. 22	Extradition of Eills. Reports that the Japanese court has awarded the custody of the child to the mother, basing its action on the order of the Massachusetts court; and that Eills has appealed.	593
378	Same to same	Nov. 4	Discrimination in freight rates. Refers to Mr. Wheeler’s June 9 and June 23; incloses copy of a note from the Foreign Office informing him that the Japanese authorities have seen in Mr. Williamson’s letter to Mr. Kubo (subinclosure 5 with Mr. Wheeler’s June 23) a reason for the discontinuance of the negotiations. As there is no American steamship line touching at Dairen at present, he has not considered the matter urgent, but would like to know the wishes of the Department.	624
	The President to the Emperor (telegram).	Nov. 10	Coronation. Greetings	585
	The Emperor to the President (telegram).	Nov. 12	Same subject. Reply	585
386	Mr. Guthrie to Mr. Lansing.	Nov. 26	Same subject. Representation of the United States, and other matters.	586
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Guthrie (telegram).	Dec. 11	Same subject Expresses thanks for courtesies extended to the American diplomatic and naval representation.	586
	Same to same (telegram)	Dec. 15	Same subject. Expresses thanks for cordial treatment of officers and men of the Asiatic Fleet.	586
	Mr. Guthrie to Mr. Lansing.	Dec. 20	Same subject. Expressed thanks for the courtesies extended to the American Naval Representation; remarks.	587

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No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
	Mr. Buckner to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	1915. Jan. 2	Financial affairs. Asks whether the Frontier Force charges may be paid prior to interest.	635
	Mr. Bryan to Kuhn, Loeb & Co. (telegram).	Jan. 6	Same subject. Transmits telegram from American Minister at Monrovia. Department desires to know if the payment of a minimum frontier force could be chargeable before the payment of interest?	635
	Kuhn, Loeb & Co. to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of telegram referring to Liberia. Matter taken up with fiscal agency and will advise soon.	636
	Mr. Bryan to Kuhn, Loeb & Co. (telegram).	Jan. 20	Same subject. It is hoped agreement is reached about payment of Liberian interest so Department may soon reply to telegram from American Minister. Monrovia.	636
	Kuhn Loeb & Co. to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Jan. 21	Same subject. Fiscal agents for Liberian loan have taken up question with their attorneys, Messrs. Sherman and Sterling, who will communicate direct with Department.	636
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Buckner (telegram).	Jan. 23	Same subject. Reply to his Jan. 2. Article 4 of the loan agreement would give authority to pay arrears from collections of customs and necessary running expenses of armed guard.	636
	Mr. Clark to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Jan. 25	Same subject. Refers to the foregoing. Receivership must abandon American officers and frontier force unless specific authority be given to maintain organization as charge prior to interest. Government unable to provide funds.	637
26	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Buckner (telegram).	Jan. 26	Same subject. Reply to he foregoing. Bankers consider maintenance police force essential. Article 4 of the loan agreement gives authority to pay force.	637
91	Mr. Buckner to Mr. Bryan.	Mar. 19	Same subject. Transmits copy of letter from general receiver, concerning a loan to Liberian Government by Excelsior Mining Co.	637
23	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Bundy	May 7	Same subject. If Liberian Government continues to make unauthorized charges against revenues of country, it can hot expect cordial support it has heretofore received from this Government.	638
95	Mr. Bundy to Mr. Bryan	May 11	Same subject. Submits report with respect to financial conditions in Liberia and certain emergency legislation remedial in nature passed at the extra session of the Legislature in March last called by the President for that purpose.	633
104	Mr. Bundy to Mr. Lansing	July 13	Same subject. Reports improvement in the financial condition.	640
	Same to same (telegram)	Sept. 28	Political affairs. Kru tribes in rebellion against Government, which appeals to Legation to request United States to send war vessel immediately.	627
	Mr. Polk to the President	Sept. 30	Same subject. Requests approval of U. S. S. Chester being sent to cruise in Liberian waters.	628
	The President to Mr. Polk	Oct. 1	Same subject. The U. S. S. Chester ought to be sent to Liberia.	628
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Bundy (telegram).	Oct. 4	Same subject. U. S. S. Cruiser Chester will arrive about Nov. 1.	628
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Spring Rice.	Oct. 7	Same subject. Advises that the U. S. S. Chester has been ordered to Liberia to lend moral support to the Liberian Government in quelling the uprising of native tribes. (Same to the French Ambassador.)	628
126	Mr. Bundy to Mr. Lansing	Oct. 14	Same subject. Expected visit of U. S. S. Chester relieves tense situation created by unfriendly attitude of foreign elements as well as disorders of Kru coast and will aid the Government’s endeavor to preserve neutrality.	629
	Same to same (telegram)	Oct. 19	Same subject. British cruiser Highflyer sent to Monrovia to offer assistance in Kru disturbances until arrival of Chester. Liberian Government awaits Department’s advice before accepting offer.	629
2312	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Page (telegram).	Oct. 20	Same subject. Advises arrival of British cruiser Highflyer at Monrovia. Liberian Government feels that its neutrality would be violated if Highflyer remained longer than 24 hours in Liberian waters.	630
3070	Mr. Page to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Oct. 21	Same subject. The British Government has directed the withdrawal of the Highflyer from Liberia.	630
	Mr. Bundy to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Do	Same subject. British Cruiser left Monrovia yesterday. British Consul General informed Liberian Government that cruiser was ordered to sea by the Admiralty.	630
2320	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Page (telegram).	do	Same subject. Legation Monrovia reports Highflier put to sea 20th. Take no further action with British Government.	631
136	Mr. Bundy to Mr. Lansing	Nov. 8	Financial affairs. Incloses copy of an agreement between Liberia and the Bank of British West Africa (Ltd.), constituting the bank the depository of all Liberian revenues excepting the postal revenues.	640
	Same to same (telegram)	Nov. 9	Political affairs. Chester arrived Monrovia Nov. 8.	631
	Mr. Daniels to Mr. Lansing.	Nov. 20	Same subject. Requests to be advised whether or not the services of the Chester are any longer required at Monrovia.	631
	Mr. Bundy to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Nov. 23	Same subject. Chester at Sinoe since 10th, Commander wires that tribes refuse peace and fighting is beginning.	631
	Same to same (telegram)	Nov. 28	Same subject. Chester at Monrovia. Port of Sinoe opened after fight; 20 natives, 2 soldiers killed.	631
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Daniels.	Nov. 29	Same subject. Reply to his Nov. 20. Requests Chester be permitted to remain until disturbances subside and lives of foreigners in the Republic are no longer in danger.	632
	Mr. Bundy to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Dec. 1	Same subject. The Liberian Government requests the loan of arms and ammunition from the United States.	632
	Mr. Benson to Mr. Lansing.	Dec. 8	Same subject. Reply to his Nov. 29. The Chester will be kept in Liberian waters until Jan. 1. 1916.	632
151	Mr. Bundy to Mr. Lansing	Dec. 17	Message of the President of Liberia. Transmits copy of.	626
152	Same to same	Dec. 18	Political affairs. Reports conditions on the Kru coast. Incloses correspondence between the Kru Chiefs and the British Consul General.	633
153	Same to same	Dec. 20	Financial affairs. Reports financial condition as satisfactory.	642

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No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
72	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram)	1914. June 26	Treatment of religious orders in Mexico. Persecuted clergy request the American Government to intercede in their behalf so that revolutionists may afford them protection in their persons and property.	1004
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hanna (telegram).	June 30	Same subject. Refers to Mr. De Oliveira’s June 26 and instructs him to express to Carranza the hope that full protection will be given the persons and properties of all persons connected with religious organizations	1004
142	Mr. Bryan to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	do	Same subject. Reply to his 72 of June 26; instruction to offer protection when necessary in his opinion; refers to Department’s telegram of June 30 to Mr. Hanna.	1005
79	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	July 8	Same subject. Reports execution of three priests and imprisonment of others after collection of 100,000 pesos ransom. Further violence feared.	1005
	Mr. Osborne to Mr. Hanna (telegram).	July 11	Same subject. Refers to Department’s June 30 and Mr. De Oliveira’s July 8; instructs him to make further representations to Carranza.	1005
156	Mr. Osborne to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	do	Same subject. Reply to his 79, July 8; informs him of the instruction of July 11 to Mr. Hanna.	1006
	Cardinal Gibbons to the President	Aug. 18	Same subject. Requests representations to Constitutionalist leaders in behalf of Catholics in Mexico.	1006
	The President to Cardinal Gibbons.	Aug. 21	Same subject. Reply to his Aug. 18	1006
	Mr. Morgenthau to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Sept. 21	Protection of Turkish interests. The Turkish Government desires to ascertain promptly if the American Government will take charge of Turkish interests in Mexico and in South American countries where Turkey is not represented.	1072
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Morgenthau (telegram).	Sept. 22	Same subject. Assents to request, if made	1072
	Father Tierney to Mr. Bryan.	Oct. 17	Religious orders. Statement of the condition of the Catholic Church in Mexico; request for protection of priests and nuns.	1007
	Mr. Bryan to Father Tierney.	Nov. 27	Same subject. Reply to his Oct. 17, inclosing remarks by the President.	1009
	Mr. Hussein to Mr. Bryan	Dec. 7	Protection of Turkish interests. Requests that this Government take charge of Turkish interests in Mexico.	1072
	War Department memorandum.	Dec. 18	Firing and raids across the boundary line by Mexican troops and bandits. Casualties on the American side of the entire Mexican border, 1911–1914.	786
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	1915. Jan. 1	Political affairs. The Convention met and adjourned till Jan. 4.	643
385	Mr. Lansing to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	Jan. 2	Firing and raids across the boundary line by Mexican troops and bandits. General Hill signed the proposed agreement with Maytorena concerning avoidance of violations of American territory, but Maytorena awaits authority from President Gutierrez. General Scott believes Villa could authorize him, but Villa refuses and purposes attacking Naco. Instructs him to protest against this to Gutierrez. Informs him that equivalent protest has been made to Villa.	786
270	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Jan. 4	Same subject. Quotes reply to his representations in pursuance of instructions of Jan. 2. Maytorena has been ordered not to attack Naco and to withdraw from the border.	787
	Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Bryan.	do	Same subject. Offers his good offices to relieve the situation at Naco; throws the responsibility for the firing across the boundary wholly on Maytorena.	787
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Riaño	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Incloses copy of Mr. Canada’s 1095 of Dec. 18, 1914, transmitting Carranza Foreign Office statement that representations in regard to Spanish subjects must be made by the legal representative of Spanish interests in Mexico.	1032
	Mr. Car others to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Jan. 5	Firing and raids. Recommends permission for General Scott and General Villa to call on each other, with the probability of their settling the whole boundary trouble.	788
392	Mr. Bryan to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	do	Forced loans imposed on American citizens. Please request Villa to order withdrawal of demand of Peláez on Penn-Mex. Co. for $50,000.	983
744	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Bevan	Jan. 6	Same subject. Reply to his 1316 of Dec. 12	984
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram	Jan. 7	Firing and raids. Approves his recommendation of Jan. 5 and will refer it to the War Department.	788
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Jan. 8	Political affairs. Provisional President Gutierrez announces to the Convention that the problem of pacification is practically solved.	643
	Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Jan. 8	Protection of American oil interests. Summarizes Carranza’s decree of Jan. 7, 1915, ordering cessation of work on oil lands. A well brought in subsequent to decree shall be national property.	870
274	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Forced loans. Reply to Department’s Jan. 5. He referred the matter to Mr. Carothers on Dec. 16.	984
	Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Jan. 9	Firing and raids. General Scott has secured from Villa an agreement to order Maytorena to sign agreement approved by the President.	789
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Stadden (telegram).	do	Protection of French interests. Instruction to use his good offices to secure release of French steamer Korrigan II	1056
	Mr. Bryan to the American consular officers in Mexico.	do	Protection of Turkish interests. Instruction to use their unofficial good offices in behalf of Turkish subjects in accordance with consular regulations.	1072
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Jan. 10	Political affairs. Gen. Roque Gonzalez Garza elected President of the Convention.	643
		Jan. 11	Firing and raids. Translation of the text of agreement to evacuate Naco, render it neutral and closed to traffic, and to refrain from attacking Nogales and Agua Prieta—all with the object of avoiding damage on territory of the United States; signed by General Calles for the Constitutionalists and by Governor Maytorena for the Conventionists, and certified to by General Scott.	789
	Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Protection of American oil interests. Reports closing down of several oil companies by Carranza.	871
	Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. Refers to Department’s Dec. 24, 1914. Further information concerning government treatment of foreign oil companies.	871
257	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Morgenthau (telegram).	do	Protection of Turkish interests. Reply to his Sept. 21, 1914; informs him of the circular instruction of Jan. 9.	1073
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Canada (telegram).	Jan. 13	Protection of American oil interests. Refers to his Jan. 8; instructs him to protest to Carranza against application of his decree to foreigners; destruction of their property will have serious consequences.	871
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hussein.	do	Protection of Turkish interests. Reply to his Dec. 7; informs him of the circular instruction of Jan. 9.	1073
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Jan. 14	Political affairs. Transmits plan of government submitted to the Convention by Zapatista delegates.	644
1344	Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Protection of American oil interests. Refers to his telegram of Jan. 11, 1915, and transmits copy of Carranza’s decree of Jan. 7, 1915.	872
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	do	Forced loans. Instruction to request Villa to order withdrawal of demand of Peláez on PennMex. Co. for $50,000 and otherwise give adequate protection.	984
	Mr. Bryan to the American consuls in Mexico (identic telegram).	do	Religious orders. Instruction to report in detail any outrages upon nuns and priests that may have occurred in their respective districts since Jan. 1, 1914.	1010
755	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Bevan	Jan. 15	Protection of American oil interests. Informs him of contents of Mr. Canada’s Jan. 11.	873
	Mr. Hostetter to Mr. Bryan (telegram)	do	Religious orders. Reply to Department’s Jan. 14	1010
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Jan. 16	Political affairs. President Gutierrez having abandoned the capital, the President of the Convention, Gonzalez Garza, assumes chief command and establishes martial law.	644
	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject and tenor	645
290	Same to same (telegram)	do	Firing and raids. Transmits note to him from the Conventionist Government quoting amendment to clause 3 of the above agreement, providing for closing the Naco customhouse; when this is accepted by Carranza notice thereof will be given.	790
1345	Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan	do	Protection of American oil interests. Forwards official interpretation of the decree of Jan. 7.	873
	Mr. Guyant to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Religious orders. Reply to Department’s Jan. 14.	1010
	Mr. Daniels to Mr. Bryan	do	Protection of French interests. Quotes telegram concerning the Korrigan II.	1057
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Jan. 17	Political affairs. The Convention deposes Provisional President Gutierrez, itself assumes his powers and makes its President, Gonzalez Garza, its Executive.	645
	Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Bryan.	do	Protection of American oil interests. By Carranza’s direction be explains the decree of Jan. 7.	874
	Mr. Simpich to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Jan. 18	Religious orders. Reply to Department’s January 14.	1010
1346	Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan.	do	Same subject. Same subject and purport	1010
76	Mr. Stadden to Mr. Bryan	do	Same subject. Same subject and purport	1011
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Jan. 19	Political affairs. General Villa is made Commander in chief of the Convention forces; other news of the Convention.	645
		do	Same subject Text of the manifesto referred to above.	647
1009	Mr. Blocker to Mr. Bryan	do	Religious orders. Reply to Department’s January 14.	1012
	Mr. Llorente to Mr Bryan	Jan. 20	Political affairs. Incloses telegram from the Convention stating that it has proposed to Gutierrez and Carranza to agree to an armistice in which to hold peace parleys.	645
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. The deposed Provisional President, Gutierrez, issues a manifesto removing Villa, Carranza, and Zapata from their commands.	646
	Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Bryan.	do	Raids and firing. Transmits telegram to him from General Calles stating that agreement with Maytorena has been practically concluded, and requesting that General Scott be thanked in behalf of the Constitutionalist Government for his assistance in settling the Naco situation.	791
	Mr. Simpich to Mr. Bryan (telegram)	do	Same subject. Carrancistas have evacuated Naco, which is now occupied by Maytorenistas.	791
	Mr. Schmutz to Mr. Bryan	do	Religious orders. Reply to Department’s January 14.	1013
417	Mr. Bryan to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	Jan. 21	Political affairs. Instruction to make known to Provisional President Garza the views of this Government as to the attitude that should be adopted toward foreigners, political prisoners, and religious orders.	648
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Jan. 22	Report proceedings of the Convention	648
	Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Protection of American on interests. Oil companies must agree in writing to abide by new oil laws. Tampico companies refuse to sign.	874
	Mr. Riaño to Mr. Bryan	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Informs him of the critical situation of Spaniards at various points, and requests the Department’s aid.	1032
249	Mr. Edwards to Mr. Bryan	Jan. 23	Religious orders. Reply to Department’s January 14	1013
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Bevan (telegram).	Jan. 25	Protection of American oil interests. Instruction to protest against requirements described in his Jan. 22.	875
1438	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Jusserand.	do	Protection of French interests. Quotes the telegram forwarded by Mr. Daniels in his Jan. 16.	1057
	Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Bryan.	do	Same subject. He has heard that the Mexican Government has seized arms sent by the French Government for the defense of the French colony. Asks whether or not to credit the report.	1057
575	Mr. Letcher to Mr. Bryan	Jan. 26	Religious orders. Reply to Department’s Jan. 14	1014
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Riaño.	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Reply to his Jan. 22; informs him of action taken.	1033
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Jan. 27	Political affairs. The Convention and the Zapatista forces evacuate the city, going to Cuernavaca, Provisional President Garza remaining. The Consitutionalist forces expected.	648
	Same to same (telegram).	do	Same subject. The Provisional President has departed and Ministers Palafox and Gomez assume military and civil authority.	648
	Same to same (telegram)	Jan. 28	Same subject. The Provisional President returns and orders complete evacuation of the city, the city council resuming its authority pending arrival of Constitutionalists.	648
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Carrancistas under Obregon occupy Mexico city.	649
	Mr. Johnson to Mr. Bryan	do	Religious orders. Reply to Department’s Jan. 14	1016
1119	Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Incloses copy of his representations and the reply of Constitutionalist Foreign Office in regard to outrages on Spaniards.	1033
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Jan. 29	Political affairs. General Obregon assumes military authority in the name of the First Chief.	649
	Mr. Simpich to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Protection of Chinese interests. Chinese colony of Nacozari, Sonora, looted by Villa’s army. Chinese request that their Embassy at Washington be notified.	1087
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan	Jan 30	Religious orders. Reply to Department’s Jan. 14; incloses an official statement by Mgr. Paredes, Vicar General of Mexico, minimizing the reports of violence to priests and nuns.	1016
199	Mr. Morgenthau to Mr. Bryan.	Jan. 30	Protection of Turkish interests. Reports execution of the instruction of Jan. 11.	1073
	Mr. Blocker to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Jan. 31	Protection of French interests. He has refused to certify invoices of coal entered for export to the United States because confiscated from French and American citizens.	1058
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 1	Political affairs. General Benjamin Hill is in command of the city in the absence of General Obregon; Constitutionalists operating Mexican Railway.	649
	Mr. Simpich to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Firing and raids. He is informed that Maytorena has appointed customs collector for Naco, now in charge, together with civil authorities of the town. General Calles has protested against railway company’s activity in assisting Maytorena’s reoccupation of Naco, which is in violation of the agreement.	791
	Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Bryan.	do	Same subject. Informs him of Maytorena’s reoccupation of Naco in violation of the agreement.	792
	Mr. Bonney to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Religious orders. Reply to Department’s Jan. 14	1017
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Canada (telegram).	Feb. 2	Protection of French interests. Refers to him Mr. Jusserand’s inquiry of Jan. 25.	1058
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Simpich (telegram).	do	Protection of Chinese interests. Continue to use good offices with appropriate officials for relief of Chinese.	1087
303	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 3	Political affairs. Carranza removes Constitutionalist capital to Vera Cruz in order to force the Diplomatic Corps to move to the city of his headquarters. Text of telegram sent by the representatives of several countries to their Governments recommending withdrawal from Mexico. Suggests strong representations be made by this Government to Carranza as to necessity for leaving open the Foreign Office in Mexico City.	649
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	do	Protection of Chinese interests. At request Chinese Minister ask Villa order authorities Mexicali repeal law claimed to be unjust to Chinese. Same to American Consul at Ensenada.	1088
	Mr. Riaño to Mr. Bryan	do	Expulsion of the Spanish Minister. The arrest of a Spanish confidential agent to General Villa, Señor Caso, has been attempted by General Obregon; requests good offices.	1049
431	Mr. Bryan to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction to protest against arrest of Señor Caso, a diplomatic officer of a foreign government.	1050
1449	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jusserand.	Feb. 4	Protection of French interests. Reply to his Jan. 25; informs him of the instruction of Feb. 2 to Mr. Canada.	1058
436	Mr. Lansing to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	do	Expulsion of the Spanish Minister. General Obregon threatens to deport the Spanish Minister unless he surrender Señor Caso, who is presumed to be in the Spanish Legation. Instruction to use his good offices.	1050
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. Señor Caso’s case is very doubtful	1050
	Mr. Llorente to Mr. Bryan.	Feb. 5	Political affairs. Incloses announcement by Villa of his assumption of political power during lack of communication with Mexico City.	650
	Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Bryan.	do	Firing and raids. Further information on the subject of his Feb. 1, and request that this Government take such action thereon as the facts may suggest.	792
1128	Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan.	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Supplements his 1119 of Jan. 28 with a second reply from the Foreign Office.	1035
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Canada (telegram).	Feb. 6	Political affairs. Instruction to protest to Carranza in regard to his removal of the Foreign Office from Mexico City.	651
443	Mr. Lansing to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	do	Political affairs. Reply to his 303. Unanimity desirable in any action taken by Diplomatic Corps in regard to withdrawal from Mexico. Instructions in case of withdrawal.	651
1354	Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan	do	Protection of American oil interests. Acknowledge Department’s Jan. 25 and sends copies of his letter to the chief inspector of petroleum, the latter’s notice to the Cortez Oil Corporation, and the company’s reply.	875
	Mr. Cobb to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Protection of Chinese interests. Villa has ordered authorities at Mexicali to abstain from collecting the two dollars tax from Chinese subjects.	1088
315	Mr. De Oliveira to Mi Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 6	Expulsion of the Spanish Minister. Reply to Department’s 436, Feb. 4. The Spanish Minister has replied to Obregon that Señor Caso is not at the Legation; everything possible is being done to exert good offices.	1051
1355	Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan	Feb. 7	Protection of American oil interests. Incloses decree relating to oil regulation in the Federal zone.	877
328	Mr. Guyant to Mr. Bryan	Feb. 8	Protection of American mining interests. Reports nullification of all mining titles granted during the Huerta régime.	892
	Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Protection of Spanish interests. He is requested by the Spanish Consul to cooperate in securing justice for his countrymen; requests authority to make strong representations in regard to expulsion of Spaniards.	1035
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Protection of French interests. Corroborates the facts reported in Department’s Feb. 2.	1059
	Mr. Daniels to Mr. Bryan	do	Same subject. Incloses report on the confiscation of the Korrigan II.	1059
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 9	Political affairs. The Brazilian Minister, in charge of the interests of the United States, is the only one of the Diplomatic Corps who has sought to avoid a crisis, by his suggestion to the Department that Carranza be requested to allow a representative of the Foreign Office to remain at the capital.	652
321	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Expulsion of the Spanish Minister. Carranza has ordered the Spanish Minister to leave Mexico within 24 hours; suggests that he be admitted on board an American war vessel at Vera Cruz there to await the first opportunity to depart.	1051
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 10	Same subject. Carranza’s action as to the Spanish Minister is based upon charges of refusal to surrender Señor Caso and to submit the Legation to search. The Minister denies both charges. Complying with Department’s Feb. 3 to Mr. De Oliveira, he telegraphed a conciliatory message to Carranza: gives its text.	1051
1360	Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan	Feb. 11	Protection of American oil interests. Incloses correspondence pertaining to permission to do work necessary to prevent irreparable injury to oil properties.	879
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Canada (telegram).	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Reply to his Feb. 8; if expulsion is apparently without good cause, make informal protest.	1036
453	Mr. Bryan to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	do	Expulsion of the Spanish Minister. His 321, Feb. 9, has been repeated to Vera Cruz; instruction to take immediate steps if the Spanish Minister is molested in his journey to that port.	1052
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Canada (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction to take up at once with with Carranza the matter of the deportation of the Spanish Minister and ask for proper protection.	1052
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. The Spanish Minister has left for Vera Cruz. The diplomatic corps are representing to their governments the advisability of their withdrawal from Mexico. If they leave, asks if he could remain, as an observer only.	1053
	Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. The Spanish Minister has gone aboard a Spanish trans-Atlantic steamer which sails the 16th.	1053
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Jusserand.	do	Protection of French interests. Repeats the substance of Mr. Canada’s Feb. 8.	1059
258	Mr. Schmutz to Mr. Bryan	Feb. 12	Religious orders. Reports deportation of three Spanish priests.	1017
	Mr. Riaño to Mr. Bryan	Feb. 13	Explusion of the Spanish Minister. Conveys the thanks of the Spanish Minister for good offices.	1053
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Protection of Turkish interests. Reports action taken in behalf of Turkish subjects and asks that Syrians in the north be warned to avoid the City of Mexico.	1074
	Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Bryan.	Feb. 15	Political affairs. Incloses circular from Carranza to all military commanders enjoining perfect unity in all relations with foreign representatives, every matter being transacted through the First Chief only.	652
1137	Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Supplements his 1119 of Jan. 28 with a reply from the Foreign Office.	1036
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Canada (telegram).	Feb. 16	Protection of American oil interests. Instruction to bring the Huasteca Oil Company’s complaint to Carranza’s attention.	881
	Mr. Bonney to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Forced loans. Reports securing temporary exemption of Americans from $130,000 forced loans by General Urbina.	984
461	Mr. Bryan to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	Feb. 16	Expulsion of the Spanish Minister. Instruction to request Mr. Silliman to ask Carranza for a reconsideration of the order expelling the Spanish Minister.	1054
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Protection of Turkish interests. Further information as to violence against Turkish subjects.	1074
	Mr. Shanklin to Mr. Bryan	Feb. 17	Taxation of American citizens. Requests instruction as to payment of mining and land taxes.	963
	Mr. Blocker to Mr. Bryan (telegram)	do	Protection of French interests. Refers to his Jan. 31 and reports the coal not confiscated but shipped by agreement with the coal company.	1060
	Mr Silliman to Mr. Bryan.	do	Protection of Turkish interests. Refers to his Feb. 13 and 16; incloses correspondence as to protection of Syrians and concerning execution of three Syrians by Obregon.	1074
720	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Bevan	Feb. 18	Protection of American oil interests. If the American oil companies wish the Department to protest against application to them of oil decrees, they should so inform the Department.	881
285	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Blocker.	do	Protection of French interests. Approves his action as reported in his Jan. 31.	1060
	Mr. Blocker to Mr. Bryan	do	Same subject. Enlarges upon his telegram of Feb. 17.	1060
343	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 19	Religious orders. Reports arrest of about 180 priests of various nationalities for failure to furnish 500,000 pesos within five days; he has asked Mr. Silliman to wire Carranza.	1017
1144	Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan.	Feb. 20	Protection of American oil interests. Refers to Department’s Dec. 24, 1914, his reply of Jan. 11, and incloses the complete reply to his protests received from the Foreign Office.	882
16	Mr. Davis to Mr. Bryan	do	Religious orders. Reply to Department’s Jan. 14	1018
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hussein	do	Protection of Turkish interests. Informs him of the contents of Mr. Silliman’s Feb. 16.	1075
1263	Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan	Feb. 21	Protection of American oil interests. Incloses copy of decree requiring statements of land ownership; it deeply concerns American oil interests.	882
475	Mr. Bryan to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	do	Religious orders. Quotes instruction sent to Mr. Canada for representations to Carranza in regard to Mr. De Oliveira’s 343 of Feb. 19; instructs him to intercede with Obregon in behalf of the Vicar General especially, as Mr. Canada will do with Carranza.	1019
345	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 22	Forced loans. Reports 5,000,000 pesos of forced loans to be demanded of bankers and merchants of Mexico City, including foreigners. Requests advice in regard to Mexico City Banking Co., principally American.	985
351	Same to same (telegram)	Feb. 23	Same subject. A forced loan of about 20,000,000 pesos is decreed by General Obregon, to be paid within three days by the business element of Mexico City. Requests advice.	985
356	Same to same	do	Same subject. Foreigners are asking Carranza to reconsider decree issued by Obregon; requests support of their representations.	985
	Father Kelley to the President.	do	Religious orders. Presents the views of the Catholic Church Extension Society as to the treatment of the clergy in Mexico; requests that the President make a strong declaration.	1019
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Expulsion of the Spanish Minister. Reply to Department’s Feb. 16 to Mr. De Oliveira.	1054
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	Feb. 24	Closure of the port of Progreso. Instruction to protest against the reported closure on account of the damage to the sisal industry.	821
111	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Bonney.	do	Forced loans. Approves his action as stated in his Feb. 16.	986
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. He has objected to a demand by the Mexican military authorities for contributions for support of the army.	986
480	Mr. Bryan to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	do	Religious orders. Instruction to investigate the career of Vicar General Paredes and his reputation for veracity.	1020
	Mr. Phillips to Mr. Bryan.	Feb. 25	Forced loans. Reports forced loans exacted by Guaymas authorities and suggests demand for refund.	986
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Canada (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction to request Carranza to recall the decree as to forced loan in Mexico City.	987
482	Mr. Bryan to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	do	Same subject. Refers to his Feb. 22 and 23, and Department’s Feb. 25 to Mr. De Oliveira. The tax, not discriminating against Americans and not being confiscatory, is not such as the Department can protest against.	987
363	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 25	Same subject. Refers to Department’s 482. American colony passed a resolution of refusal to pay the forced loan.	988
	Mr. Riaño to Mr. Bryan	do	Expulsion of the Spanish Minister. Corrects a statement in regard to the mission of Señor Caso.	1054
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 26	Forced loans. Mr. Canada has submitted to him for proper representation Department’s Feb. 25.	988
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Carranza has annulled special-tax decree so far as it concerns foreigners.	988
366	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Br van (telegram).	do	Religious orders. Reply to Department’s 480, Feb. 24.	1021
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 27	Closure of the port of Progreso. Reply to Department’s Feb. 24. Carranza will not permit export of sisal, and will close the port if necessary.	821
382	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 2	Political affairs. The International Committee of Relief, unable to secure transportation, requests the Department to arrange with Carranza for train service.	653
380	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Transmits appeal of the International Committee to the Department for relief from the tyranny of Obregon; description of conditions.	654
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Closure of port of Progreso. The port has been closed until further notice.	821
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Although legally closed the port is open.	822
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Expulsion of the Spanish Minister. Refers to Department’s Feb. 16 to Mr. De Oliveira and his Feb. 23; the expulsion of the Spanish Minister can not be reconsidered.	1055
	Same to same (telegram)	Mar. 3	Political affairs. Describes desperate situation of the City of Mexico under present administration.	654
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instructs him to represent to Carranza the seriousness of conditions at the capital and to report Carranza’s attitude.	655
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Closure of port of Progreso. Carranza still determined to keep the port closed.	822
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Guyant	do	Protection of American mining interests. Refers to his 328 of Feb. 8. Instruction to inform the authorities it is expected that mining titles acquired in good faith will not be nullified except upon equitable terms and by legal process.	892
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Davis	do	Forced loans. Approves his action as reported in his Feb. 24.	988
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Riaño	do	Expulsion of the Spanish Minister. States the substance of Mr. Silliman’s Mar. 2.	1055
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. Confirms his Mar. 2; the Spanish Legation’s staff, however, may return.	1055
501	Mr. Bryan to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	Mar. 4	Political affairs. Informs him of forwarding his 380 to Carranza with earnest representations. Suggests a further means of relief.	655
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. The legal adviser of Carranza, Judge Douglas, thinks relief might result from making the capital a neutral zone, but the Constitutionalists would probably reject the idea again, as when proposed by the Conventionists. Suggests strong demand for maintenance of railroad and telegraph communication.	656
383	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. Quotes from speeches by Obregon before merchants at the capital threatening dire consequences if they refuse to pay the special taxes he has imposed.	656
385	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Reports threats of severe punishment if merchants do not reopen their stores and accept Constitutionalist fiat money.	657
386	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Reports impending evacuation of the capital by the Constitutionalists, and a second invitation to the Diplomatic Corps to remove to Vera Cruz. Everything indicates intention to avoid responsibility for what may happen to foreigners and Diplomatic Corps.	657
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 5	Same subject. Reply to Department’s Mar. 3. Has prepared representations to Carranza in compliance therewith.	658
505	Mr. Bryan to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	do	Same subject. Inquires how many foreigners of each nationality are in the capital; instruction to remind Americans of the President’s advice to leave Mexico; if evacuation occurs, encourage Mexicans to organize to preserve order.	658
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction to request Carranza to facilitate transportation of supplies to Mexico City.	658
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	Mar. 5	Same subject. Instruction to say to Carranza that the Department is alarmed at interruption of traffic and statements of Obregon to merchants; a very serious condition may be created if harm is done to foreign residents.	659
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Bevan (telegram).	do	Protection of American oil interests. Reply to his 1263 of Feb. 21; instruction to protest against enforcement of decree mentioned.	885
	Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. Carrancista soldiers threaten to burn all oil wells and stores at Ebano.	885
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Forced loans. Instruction to report as instructed on Mar. 1. If the corporations mentioned are not included in the annulment, file protest; grounds of protest.	989
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Davis (telegram).	do	Same subject. Support Americans in protests against forced loans.	989
149	Mr. Bonney to Mr. Bryan.		Same subject. Incloses copy of Urbina’s demand for a forced loan and his reply thereto.	989
391	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 6	Political affairs. Carranza confirms intended evacuation of Mexico City and issues a third invitation to Diplomatic Corps to move to Vera Cruz, which will be de lined.	659
393	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Reply to inquiry of Mar. 5 as to number of foreigners. Report on stoppage of railroad communication.	659
508	Mr. Bryan to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	do	Same subject. Refers to his 383 and 386 and instructs him to present to Obregon the sense of the appended representations, to the effect that this Government believes the deplorable situation in Mexico City has resulted from wilful acts of Constitutionalists which can not be contemplated with patience any longer, and if Americans suffer thereby this Government will hold General Carranza and General Obregon personally responsible and will take expedient measures to bring to account those responsible for what may occur.	659
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Same subject. The same instructions as to Mr. De Oliveira, for presentation to Carranza, with the addition that the extraordinary and unpardonable course of Obregon has renewed talk of joint action by several of the chief governments of the world to protect their legations and nationals at Mexico City, and that in pursuing his course Carranza is running a very serious risk.	660
	Mr. Bryan to the Ambassadors of Spain, Brazil, Germany and Great Britain.	do	Same subject. Calls attention to Department’s instructions to its representatives in Mexico to the effect that this Government will hold Carranza and Obregon personally responsible for their conduct.	661
	Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Protection of American oil interests. Quotes Mr. Bevan’s Mar. 5.	886
1369	Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan	do	Same subject. Incloses copy of a notice concerning oil stamp tax; the oil companies are expecting trouble.	886
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Davis (telegram).	do	Forced loans. Instruction to protest against forced loan assessed against Singer Sewing Machine Co.	991
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. Reply to Department’s Mar. 5 and 6; he has been and is protesting against forced loans and advising Americans not to pay except under compulsion.	991
395	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 7	Political affairs. Reports delivery to Obregon of Department’s instruction in its 508 of Mar. 6. Obregon refers the matter to Carranza.	661
	Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Forced loans. Reports having stayed Guadalajara tax collection pending agreement. Authorities claim it is a State tax, not a forced loan. Will report results later.	992
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan.	Mar. 8	Political affairs. Reports delivery to Carranza of Department’s instruction of Mar. 6. The attitude of the United States is resented; an early reply is promised.	661
	Mr. Llorente to Mr. Bryan.	do	Same subject. Incloses copy of the ratification dated January 18, by President Gonzalez Garza of the Convention, of the appointment of Villa as General in chief of the Convention’s forces; copy of a manifesto by General in Chief Villa, dated Jan. 31, giving reasons for his assumption of political power in the zone occupied by his forces; and copy of his decree dated Feb. 2, establishing three administrative departments of his Government.	662
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	Mar. 8	Closure of port of Progreso. Instruction to talk the instruction over fully with Carranza and secure agreement on some plan for export of sisal.	822
	Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan	do	Protection of American oil interests. Refers to his 1263 of Feb. 21 and incloses copy of decree extending time to May 1 for filing statements.	886
	Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan	do	Same subject. Incloses reply of Foreign Office to his protest in pursuance of Department’s Jan. 13.	887
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Forced loans. Guadalajara authorities disclaim knowledge of stay of tax collection pending Villa-Carothers interview. Urges immediate decision and notification.	992
1163	Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan	do	Religious orders. Reply to Department’s Jan. 14	1021
1167	Same to same	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Refers to Department’s Dec. 18, 1913; incloses two replies of the Foreign Office to his note regarding guaranties to Spanish merchants. The Spanish Minister in Mexico City has instructed the Spanish Consul at Vera Cruz to request Mr. Canada’s cooperation.	1037
398	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 9	Political affairs. Starvation in Mexico City is worse than ever owing to stoppage of traffic; suggests taking up with Carranza the neutralization of the railway to Vera Cruz.	665
404	Same to same	do	Same subject. Transmits communication by a committee of American citizens explaining why Americans generally can not leave the capital as advised by the President and requesting that their statement be made public.	665
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Closure of port of Progreso. Presents the plan for export offered by the Mexican Secretary of the Treasury.	822
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Protection of American oil interests. Instruct to see Mr. Canada’s Mar. 6 and protest against threatened destruction.	887
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Davis (telegram).	do	Forced loans. Reply to his Mar. 8; quotes Mr. Carother’s Mar. 7.	992
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 10	Political affairs. Transmits reply of Carranza to the Department’s representations of Mar. 6. It denies the charges made against Obregon, asserts that foreigners are protected, and urges departure of foreigners.	666
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Carranza says he does not understand the Department’s position in having representations made in the interest of other nationals than those of the United States when they have their own representatives in the persons of their consular officers at Vera Cruz; he is ready to receive such representations through his Foreign Office.	668
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Closure of port of Progreso. Accepts the Mexican plan, with additional suggestions.	823
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Protection of American oil interests. Reports compliance with Department’s Mar. 9.	887
	Mr. Morgenthau to Mr. Bryan.	do	Protection of Turkish interests. Incloses copy of a note verbale from the Foreign Office relating to American protection of Turkish interests in Mexico.	1075
410	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 11	Political affairs. Mexico City evacuated by Obregon Mar. 10; Municipal Council in authority.	668
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Same subject. Transmits reply of the President to Carranza’s note of Mar. 9 transmitted by Mr. Silliman on Mar. 10. “To speak less plainly or with less earnestness would be to conceal from you a terrible risk which no lover of Mexico should wish to run.”	668
411	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. Reports occupation of Mexico City by Zapatistas, who promise to bring in supplies and afford protection to foreigners. Relates brutal acts of Zapatistas in contrast with such assurances.	669
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Same subject. Reply to his Mar. 10 relating to representation by this Government of foreigners other than Americans. Instructs him that if such efforts provoke protest from Carranza it is better to make them through local representatives of their nations; he will, however, assist these in any way possible.	669
	Mr. Bryan to the Ambassadors of Spain, Russia, France, Germany and Great Britain.	do	Same subject. Transmits copy of the foregoing, for his information.	670
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Closure of port of Progreso. Informs him of complications in the plan.	823
547	Mr. Davis to Mr. Bryan	Mar. 11	Forced loans. Reports in detail concerning Government Medina’s decree No. 62 of Mar. 1 and the delay of its enforcement obtained.	992
286	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Blocker	do	Protection of French interests. Approves his action as reported in his Feb. 18.	1061
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 12	Political affairs. Reports delivery of the President’s note to Carranza, reading it to him at his request There was no comment whatever.	670
535	Mr. Bryan to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	do	Same subject. Transmits message to the American committee in response to their communication of Mar. 9 assuring them that this Government is doing everything possible for their relief, and calling attention to Carranza’s approval of the President’s advice to Americans temporarily to remove to a place of safety. The President thinks it not advisable to make their communication public.	670
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject He will give his best efforts to carrying out the plan proposed in Department’s Mar. 11	671
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Same subject. Recites atrocities committed by Constitutionalists and instructs to ask Carranza what action he purposes to take.	671
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Closure of port of Progreso. Blockade not effective for some days. Carranza determined to keep the port closed.	823
710	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Shanklin.	do	Taxation. Reply to his Feb. 17; under generally accepted rules of international law American citizens are entitled to pay taxes on their property in Mexico to persons in de facto authority; in determining who these are, said citizens would do well to consider local control of the territory in which their property is located.	964
	The Archbishop of Mexico to Mr. Bryan.	do	Religious orders. Informs him of outrages upon nuns and priests. Remarks as to Vicar General Paredes.	1022
544	Mr. Bryan to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	Mar. 13	Political affairs. If any Americans wish to leave Mexico City, he is instructed to arrange with authorities for their transportation; the Department is asking Carranza’s cooperation in shipment of supplies and transportation of foreigners.	671
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Closure of port of Progreso. Instruction to request of Carranza the recall of his order blockading the port of Progreso; if not recalled, will feel constrained to instruct our naval officers prevent interference with our commerce there.	824
117	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Bonney	do	Forced loans. Approves the action reported in his 149.	993
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction to protest against 30,000 pesos assessment on El Favor Mining Co.	993
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Instruction to support German Consul’s protest against extraordinary tax on German colony, Guadalajara, amounting to 150,000 pesos.	993
6	Mr. Coen to Mr. Bryan	do	Religious orders. Reply to Department’s Jan. 14	1023
56	Mr. Willard to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Expulsion of the Spanish Minister. He is informed that the Spanish Government has accepted the Mexican explanation in regard to the Caso incident and will send a confidential agent to Mexico.	1056
	Mr. Garrett to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 14	Transportation of wounded Mexican soldiers through United States territory. Transmits request therefor made by Gen. Ricaut.	825
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 15	Closure of port of Progreso. Carranza will recall his order.	824
337	Mr. Guyant to Mr. Bryan	do	Taxation. Reports illegal taxation by Ensenada local government, under Col. Cantú, with threats of confiscation. He has advised Americans to pay under protest.	964
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	do	Forced loans. Request villa to order suspension of special tax imposed on German colony Guadalajara.	994
	Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. Forced loan in State of Jalisco held up indefinitely.	994
	Mr. Hanna to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. Villa has ordered a fine of a million pesos on Monterey Chamber of Commerce; desires instruction.	994
57	Mr. Willard to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Expulsion of the Spanish Minister. The Spanish Minister of State says the Caso incident may be considered closed.	1056
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 16	Closure of port of Progreso. Remarks upon the terms “closed port and open port” and “blockade.” Carranza draws parallel between this case and the blockade at New Orleans.	824
366	Mr. Simpich to Mr. Bryan	Mar. 16	Protection of Chinese interests. Visit of Chinese delegation to Consulate seeking the aid of American Government.	1088
	Mr. Hohler to Mr. Spring Rice (telegram).	Mar. 17	Political affairs. The Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Conventionist Government states that he is prepared to consider neutralization of the railways.	672
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Expulsion of the Spanish Minister. Refers to Department’s Feb. 16 and his Mar. 3; the Foreign Office trusts that the Department will not insist on a reconsideration of the Caso incident in view of the attitude of the Spanish Government.	1056
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Ferguson (telegram).	Mar. 18	Transportation of wounded Mexican soldiers through United States territory. Inquires whether the State of Texas agrees to such transportation.	825
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Protection of American oil interests. Reports repetition to the authorities of Department’s instruction of Mar. 9.	887
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hanna (telegram)	do	Forced loans. Reply to his Mar. 15. States conditions for protesting.	994
	Mr. Ferguson to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 19	Transportation of wounded Mexican soldiers through United States territory. Texas agrees to such transportation.	825
445	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 20	Political affairs. Transmits resolution by mass meeting of Americans, who again request that their communication be made public; statement of intolerable conditions; appeal for protection and relief.	672
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. Reply to Department’s Mar. 12. The Foreign Office replies to his representations and denies charges made; declares Department is badly informed.	673
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Garrett (telegram).	do	Transportation of wounded Mexican soldiers through United States territory. General Ricaut’s request is granted.	825
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Garrison (telegram).	do	Same subject. Requests that military authorities at Laredo be instructed to take suitable action in regard to permission granted to General Ricaut.	826
	Mr. Bryan to Father Kelley.	do	Religious orders. Reply to his letter of Feb. 23 to the President.	1024
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. Vicar General Paredes has thanked the Department and the Brazilian Minister for protection against Obregon.	1025
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	do	Protection of Chinese interests. Request immediate issuance of orders adequate protection Chinese citizens and cessation of depredations.	1089
	Mr. Hanna to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 21	Forced loans. Refers to Department’s Mar. 18; analyzes tax.	995
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 22	Political affairs. Refers to his Mar. 5 and Department’s Mar. 3. Reply of Foreign Office to his representations denies all responsibility, vindicates Obregon in everything, reflects on Brazilian Minister and French and German Consuls, and declares no arrangements for opening communication with the capital are possible while it is in hands of the enemy.	674
451	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. Transmits a statement by the International Committee describing the unbearable conditions in Mexico.	674
1174	Mr. Canada to Mr. Bryan.	do	Protection of American on interests. Reply to Department’s Feb. 16.	888
	Mr. Simpich to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Protection of Chinese interests. Representations to Maytorena fruitless. Suggest vigorous representations be made to Villa.	1089
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	Mar. 23	Political affairs. Mexico City authorities being ready to consider neutralization of the railroads, he is instructed to take up the matter with Carranza.	676
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Guyant (telegram).	do	Taxation. In addition to the advice as stated in his 337 of Mar. 15, advise Americans to make their protests matters of record if possible and to take receipts.	965
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hanna (telegram).	do	Forced loans. States principle on which protest against taxation should be based.	995
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	do	Protection of Chinese interests. Request villa to issue sharp personal orders to all his generals in Sonora to end persecution of Chinese.	1090
	Mr. Vasconcelos to Mr. Bryan.	Mar. 24	Political affairs. Incloses his credentials from President Gutierrez and, under instructions, submits a review of the events resulting in the withdrawal of Gutierrez from Mexico City and establishment of his Government in Nuevo Leon; his policy and resources.	676
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	Mar. 24	Firing and raids. A situation at Agua Prieta which is likely to spread to Naco and Nogales, menaces the lives of Americans across the line. The Calles-Maytorena agreement has thus far been effective and this Government believes Carranza and Villa are both anxious to keep it so. Instruction to bring the matter to Carranza’s attention and thus make it unnecessary for American authorities to take any steps for protection of life and property on the American side.	793
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction identical with the foregoing, for presentation to Villa.	793
	Mr. Breckinridge to Mr. Bryan.	do	Same subject. Quotes orders to General Funston to refrain if possible from use of force pending replies from Villa and Carranza to the representations of the Department of State; and to urge local Mexican officers to observe the agreement of Jan. 11 but to inform them that forcible action will be taken if necessary.	794
329	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hosstetter.	do	Forced loans. Instruction to furnish information on subject of Mr. Phillip’s Feb. 25.	995
1398	Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Reports forced loans imposed on Spaniards. Inquires whether or not the Consulate’s seal may be placed on the doors of Spanish shops, as requested by the proprietors.	1037
580	Mr. Bryan to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	Mar. 25	Political affairs. Instruction to represent to General Garza the extreme necessity for getting the factions together and forming a government under which the ordinary occupations of life can be resumed.	678
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Firing and raids. He is assured that immediate orders will be given to avoid the possibility feared, and represented to Carranza’s Minister in pursuance of the instruction of Mar. 24.	794
	International Development Co. to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Taxation. Same situation as that reported by Mr. Guyant; requests advice.	965
	Mr. Bryan to the International Development Co. (telegram).	do	Same subject. Same advice as to Mr. Guyant and Mr. Shanklin, Mar. 12 and 23.	966
551	Mr. Davis to Mr. Bryan	do	Forced loans, Incloses copy of Medina’s decree No. 68 amending No. 62 and increasing the severity of forced loans as to foreigners. Requests instructions.	996
601	Mr. Letcher to Mr. Bryan	do	Protection of British interests; estate of W. S. Benton. Refers to Department’s 298, Sept. 1, 1914; reports continued occupation of the estate under the Villa decree of Apr. 20, 1914; the manager of the estate requests the Department’s aid in behalf of Mrs. Benton.	1030
62	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Kai Fu Shah.	do	Protection of Chinese interests. Refers to telegram of Mar. 18, from Douglas, Ariz., which was left at the Department on Mar 19 by the Counselor of Chinese Legation.	1090
458	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 26	Political affairs. Transmits a statement by the American Colony summarizing conditions in Mexico during the last twelve months: taxation, currency and stamps, courts, mail and telegraph, international protest, and other matters.	678
582	Mr. Bryan to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram)	do	Same subject. Replies to his No. 445 of Mar. 20. This Government is doing everything in its power for the protection of Americans and other foreigners in Mexico City, but is unwilling to increase the difficulties by giving publicity to their resolution.	680
584	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Refers to his 380 of Mar. 2. Summarizes Mr. Silliman’s Mar. 22.	584
459	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. Refers to Department’s 580 and his own 451, and states that President Garza is strongly in favor of neutralization of railways, telegraph, and the Federal District and quotes his public statement on the subject; it now remains to secure Carranza’s consent thereto; desires to know the Department’s views.	680
786	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Bevan	do	Protection of American oil interests. Acknowledges his 1369 of Mar. 6.	888
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	do	Taxation. Instruction to request authorities to advise him of status of Colonel Cantú.	966
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Guyant (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction to report whether Cantú is subject to central authorities, and to ask him how taxes on American-owned property should be paid in Lower California.	966
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 26	Religious orders. Repeats open letter to Carranza from Vicar General Parades and other priests, lamenting the appeal of certain Catholic refugees to a foreign government for protection against Carranza; praise of Carranza.	1025
	Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Protection of Chinese interests. Villa has telegraphed instructions to Sonora regarding protection of Chinese citizens.	1090
464	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 27	Political, affairs. Refers to Department’s 584 and requests further particulars of Carranza’s charges against him; praises the Diplomatic Corps.	682
465	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. It is highly desirable that Carranza immediately accept the neutralization plan set forth in his 459 of Mar. 26 in order to prevent removal of the Convention and President Garza from the capital with its consequent abandonment of the city to Zapatista element alone, who could not resist the Carrancistas.	682
	Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan.	do	Firing and raids. Incloses letter to him from Villa protesting against the insistence of this Government on leaving border towns unattacked, at the same time permitting the forces in possession thereof to arm and equip revolutionary forces from the United States. Urges closing every frontier port when blockaded by either belligerent.	795
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Johnson (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction to warn commanders of both factions that operations at Matamoros must be conducted so as not to fire across the border.	796
604	Mr. Letcher to Mr. Bryan.	do	Protection of American mining interests. Incloses copy of Villa’s decree No. 5 of Mar. 19 relating to forfeiture of mining properties. Comments on the disastrous results to be expected from it.	893
	Mr. Cobb to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Protection of Chinese interests. Villa has telegraphed that he has issued orders to generals in Sonora to give complete guaranty to all foreigners in that State.	1091
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	do	Same subject. At request Chinese Legation ask Villa order adequate protection for Chinese residents of Guaymas. Same to American Consul at Hermosillo.	1091
471	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 29	Political affairs. The Convention has decided to remove to Chihuahua, with President Garza, as apprehended in his 465. It is reported that Zapatistas will try to prevent removal.	682
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction to present to Carranza the neutralization plan proposed by Mr. De Oliveira in his 459, with special emphasis on neutralizing the capital.	683
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothors (telegram)	do	Same subject. Same subject and tenor as above, for presentation to Villa.	683
596	Mr. Bryan to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	do	Same subject. The suggestion contained in his 459 has been transmitted to Carranza and Villa with earnest recommendation of its acceptance.	684
	General McCain to General Funston (telegram).	do	Firing and raids. Quotes order to take measures to prevent firing from Brownsville into Matamoros, as requested by the Department of State.	796
599	Mr. Bryan to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	Mar. 30	Political affairs. Reply to his 464; quotes telegram to Silliman Mar. 12 and telegrams from Silliman Mar. 20 and 22.	684
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. Refers to Department’s Mar. 29. Gives reasons for not presenting to Carranza the neutralization plan.	684
	Mr. Garrett to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Transportation of wounded Mexican soldiers through United States territory. General Ricaut has not yet availed himself of the permission granted on Mar. 20, but has 29 wounded whom he now desires to move. Inquires whether, in view of the battle at Matamoros, the permission still holds good.	826
	General Funston to General McCain (telegram).	do	Same subject. He has given orders not to permit such transportation in view of battle at Matamoros and probable attack on Laredo.	826
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Bevan (telegram).	do	Protection of American ‘oil interests. Instructions for protection of oil properties in case of hostilities.	888
191	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Davis	do	Forced loans. Reply to his 547 of Mar. 11 concerning Medina’s decree No. 62; quotes Mr. Carothers’s Mar. 15.	996
	Mr. Hussein to Mr. Bryan.	do	Protection of Turkish interests. Requests protection for Jacob Touche, a Turkish subject.	1076
592	Mr. Alger to Mr. Bryan	do	Protection of Chinese interests, Owing to feeling existing against Chinese, suggests that it be made known that they are under the protection of the United States.	1091
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	Mar. 31	Political affairs. Instruction to delay presentation of plan to neutralize the capital if immediate action on the railroad’s neutralization is likely.	685
	Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Bryan.	do	Firing and raids. Quotes letter to General Calles from Colonel O’Connor, commanding United States troops at Douglas, notifying him of instructions from the Secretary of War to urge compliance with agreement of Jan. 11 and to use force if necessary to protect American life and property at Agua Prieta. In reply, states that Mr. Carranza has instructed General Calles to avoid action dangerous to persons or property on the American side. Calls attention to Maytorena’s violation of the agreement of Jan. 11.	797
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Garrett (telegram).	do	Transportation of wounded Mexican soldiers through United States territory. On account of the situation at Matamoros, the permission for transportation of wounded Mexican soldiers over United States territory, requested by General Ricaut, is withdrawn.	826
175	Mr. Bonney to Mr. Bryan	do	Taxation. Reports arbitrary taxation of all goods out of San Luis Potosi.	966
341	Mr. Guyant to Mr. Bryan	do	Same subject. Reply to Department’s Mar. 26, explaining Cantú’s taxation methods. He has informed Cantú that no action should be taken for forfeiture of American-owned mining titles because of nonpayment of taxes.	967
90	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Schmutz	Apr. 1	Religious orders. Reply to his 258, Feb. 12; approves his action.	1026
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Davis (telegram).	Apr. 2	Forced loans. In spite of report of suspension of forced loan decree in Guadalajara a contrary report is received; if verified, protest.	997
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	do	Same subject and purport	997
482	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Apr. 3	Political affairs. Thanks for Department’s 599	685
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Protection of American oil interests. American oil properties destroyed at Ebano; Tampico fields threatened. Instructions to urge Carranza to prevent further damage.	889
	Mr. Guyant to Mr. Bryan	do	Taxation. He has been advising Americans as instructed in Department’s Mar. 23.	968
	Mr. Anthony to Mr. Bryan	do	Same subject. Describes chaotic taxation conditions in Guadalajara.	968
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hussein	do	Protection of Turkish interests. Reply to his Mar. 30; informs him of instruction to Mr. Carothers in regard to Jacob Touche.	1076
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Apr. 5	Political affairs. Summarizes the arguments for and against the neutralization of the railroad, and suggests that the railroad be returned to the company for operation. Carranza refuses to agree to neutralization of either the railroad or the capital.	685
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Protection of American oil interests. Great danger to oil wells at Ebano.	889
	Mr. Hanna to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Forced loans. Department’s Mar. 18 and 23 have his attention.	997
350	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Letcher	Apr. 6	Protection of British interests. Reply to his 601, Mar. 25; if so requested, he may cooperate with the British representative to obtain relief for Mrs. Benton.	1031
618	Mr. Bryan to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	Apr. 7	Political affairs. Informs him that Carranza refuses to agree to neutralization of either the railroad or the capital.	687
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Letcher (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Informs him that Department is instructing Mr. Carothers to protest against application of Villa’s decree of Mar. 19 to property of American and other foreigners.	895
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction to protest against Villa’s decree of Mar. 19.	895
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Forced loans. Requests attention to his No. 551	997
	Mr. Hurst to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Apr. 8	Extradition of Huerta. The steamer Antonio Lopex is due in New York Apr. 12 with Gen. Huerta on board.	827
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Jusserand.	do	Protection of French interests. Quotes telegram from Admiral Howard reporting the threatened seizure of the Korrigan III. As this vessel flies the Mexican flag, the admiral is unable to interfere, and recommends advising the French ambassador.	1061
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Apr. 9	Political affairs. Further statement of Constitutionalist objection to neutralization.	687
415	Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan	Apr. 9	Protection of American oil interests. Acknowledges Department’s 786 of Mar. 26. The oil companies will make the next payment direct to Vera Cruz	890
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Anthony.	do	Taxation. Reply to his Apr. 3; informs him how to pay his taxes.	969
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	do	Forced loans. Instruction to give Guadalajara situation his first attention.	998
	Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Bryan.	do	Protection of French interests. Requests that he use his good offices with Carranza to prevent interference with the Korrigan III and to obtain the release of the Korrigan II.	1061
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	Apr. 10	Firing and raids. In reply to Villa’s letter, quoted in his Mar. 27, inform Villa that the President has no authority to close an American port except in case of insurrection. This Government has not endeavored to prevent Villa from attacking Matamoros or Nuevo Laredo, but has only warned opposing commanders so to conduct warfare as not to menace lives of Americans on American territory. The Carrancista commander has promised to comply.	797
	Mr. Llorente to Mr. Bryan	do	Extradition of Huerta. Protest, on behalf of the Provisional Government of Mexico, against the landing in the United States of General Huerta.	827
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Instruction to make further representations to Villa concerning mining decree.	896
16	Mr. Coen to Mr. Bryan	Apr. 11	Same subject. Incloses copy of Villa’s decree of Mar. 19 and of a protest against it made by Mr. Harold McLeod Cobb in a letter to Mr. Coen.	896
	Mr. Car others to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Apr. 12	Same subject. Explains purpose of Villa’s decree of Mar. 19.	899
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Davis (telegram).	do	Forced loans. Reply to his Apr. 7; instruction to urge upon authorities the discriminatory nature of decree No. 68.	998
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Jusserand.	do	Protection of French interests. Quotes Admiral Howard’s telegram reporting action taken as to the Korrigan II and Korrigan III.	1062
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Gregory	Apr. 14	Extradition of Huerta. Transmits copy of Mr. Llorente’s Apr. 10 to the Attorney General for his information.	827
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	Apr. 15	Protection of American mining interests. Instruction to request suspension of Villa decree of Mar. 19 in respect to foreigners.	899
	Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan	do	Same subject. Incloses copy of Carranza decree of Mar. 1 amending mining law of 1905; asserts the enforcement thereof would result in confiscation.	899
149	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Apr. 16	Murder of John B. McManus. Incloses certain documents pertaining to the indemnity for the death of McManus paid by the Conventionist Government.	866
	Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Villa says new mining law will be suspended till conditions become normal.	901
	Father Kelley to Mr. Bryan.	Apr. 17	Religious orders. Reply to Department’s Mar. 20.	1026
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Protection of French interests. Instruction to consult with the French consul and urge that orders be issued for return of the Korrigan II and prevention of seizure of the Korrigan III.	1062
	Mr. West to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Apr. 19	Political affairs. Zapata wishes to send a commission to interview the President and explain the facts and aims, with a view to recognition of the Conventionist Government by the United States.	688
	Mr. Llorente to Mr. Bryan.	do	Protection of American mining interests. Memorandum on Decree No. 5 of Mar. 19, 1915.	901
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Protection of French interests. Reply to Department’s Apr. 17; the French Consul has made the proper representation and is awaiting reply.	1063
598	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Morgenthau (telegram).	do	Protection of Turkish interest. Reply to his Mar. 10; suggests that the Turkish Government request another Government to act for it in Mexico in diplomatic matters, since there is no American representative in Mexico.	1076
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Apr 20	Protection of American oil interests. Quotes resentful reply of Foreign Office to his representations.	889
347	Mr. Guyant to Mr. Bryan.	do	Protection of American mining interests. Reply to Department’s 209 of Mar. 3; incloses copy of notice of nullification of mining titles.	902
797	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Bevan	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Reply to his 1398 of Mar. 24; the Department does not desire the Consulate’s seal to be placed as desired.	1038
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	Apr. 20	Protection of Chinese interests. At request of Chinese Legation ask General Carranza to afford protection to Chinese merchants at Mazatlan.	1092
	Mine and Smelter Operators et al. to Mr. Canova.	Apr. 21	Protection of American mining interests. Operators’ statement of the effects of decree No. 5 of Mar. 19 and petition for its repeal.	903
373	Mr. Simpich to Mr. Bryan	do	Protection of Chinese interests. Reports the murder of two Chinese near Ojo de Agua.	1092
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Wes (telegram).	Apr. 22	Political affairs. The President can not consistently receive a delegation from Zapata, not having received a delegation from any contending faction; but the Secretary of State would be pleased to receive them.	688
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Refers to his Apr. 12 and 16 and instructs him to request repeal of Villa’s decree of Mar. 19.	909
	Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan.	do	Same subject. Hopes to persuade Villa to restore confiscated property and suspend the decree.	909
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Alger (telegram).	Apr. 23	Protection of Chinese interests. Silliman instructed to use good offices behalf of Chinese at Mazatlan. Request local authorities refrain from action until Carranza’s instructions arrive.	1092
	Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Apr. 26	Protection of American mining interests. Mining decree not yet in effect; it will not be retroactive.	910
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Taxation. Instruction to inquire of Oaxaca authorities concerning confiscatory taxes levied on Americans.	969
627	Mr. Letcher to Mr. Bryan	Apr. 27	Protection of British interests: Refers to Department’s 350, Apr. 6. He has offered his cooperation to the British Vice Consul.	1031
186	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Coen	Apr. 29	Protection of American mining interests. Reply to his No. 16 of Apr. 11.	910
737	Mr. Hostetter to Mr. Bryan.	Apr. 30	Forced loans. Reply to Department’s 329 of Mar. 24; reports interview with Sonora authorities as to forced loans on foreigners.	998
	Mr. Shanklin to Mr. Bryan	May 1	Taxation. Acknowledgment of receipt of Department’s No. 710 of March 12.	969
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan	May 6	Forced loans. Incloses memorandum by Mexican Petroleum Co. on forced loans, raising the question whether or not foreigners should pay forced loans to one or the other of contending factions.	998
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hussein.	do	Protection of Turkish interests. Incloses a memorandum on the protection by diplomatic and consular officers of the United States of the interests of citizens or subjects of a third country at places where their own government has no diplomatic or consular representative.	1077
444	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Simpich	do	Protection of Chinese interests. Acknowledges despatch 373 of Apr. 21. Instructs to ask authorities what action they intend to take to remedy such lawless conditions.	1092
	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan.	May 7	Political affairs. Transmits an urgent appeal from the American Society and the International Committee for aid from this Government.	689
743	Mr. Hostetter to Mr. Bryan.	do	Forced loans. Corrects details of his 737 of Apr. 30	999
	Sierra Consolidated Mines Co. to Mr. Bryan.	May 8	Protection of American mining interests. Protest against Carranza’s decree of Mar. 1.	910
	Mr. Davis to Mr. Bryan	do	Taxation. Incloses correspondence with Guadalajara authorities on second collection of taxes.	970
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	May 10	Same subject. Reply to Department’s Apr. 26; Oaxaca authorities have no information on the matter: Foreign Office requests particulars.	971
553	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	May 11	Political affairs. Transmits a message from the Conventionist Government announcing that a commission would soon be in Washington to request recognition.	690
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	May 13	Murder of John B. McMann. Acknowledges the receipt of his No. 149 of Apr. 16. 1915.	870
699	Same to same (telegram)	May 14	Political affairs. The Secretary of State will be pleased to receive the commission referred to in his 553.	690
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Instructions regarding the decree of Mar. 19.	911
27	Mr. Coen to Mr. Bryan	May 15	Same subject. Incloses Manuel Bonilla’s explanation of Villa’s decree No. 5 of Mar. 19; copy of order of Apr. 8, requiring all mining taxes to be paid in gold; statement regarding General Urbina’s order of Apr. 14; Villa’s decree of May 4, 1915 requiring payment of mine employes in coin.	911
	Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Bryan.	May 16	Protection of French interests. Refers to Department’s Feb. 11 and requests further representations regarding the seizure of arms.	1063
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	May 17	Protection of American mining interests. Instruction to protest against Villa’s decree of May 4.	915
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman	May 18	Same subject. Quotes from Sierra Consolidated Mines Co.’s letter of May 8 and instructs him to say that this Government does not recognize Carranza’s decree of Mar. 1 as having any force outside territory in Carranza’s control.	915
	Mr. Bryan to the Sierra Consolidated Mines Co.	do	Same subject. Reply to their May 8	916
	Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	May 19	Same subject. Reply to Department’s May 17; he has been assured no enforcement of the decree will be, ordered, especially not against foreigners.	916
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Phillips	do	Forced loans. Reply to his Feb. 25. It would be useless at present to demand a refund of forced loans made by American citizens, who would do well, however, to file with the Department their claims against the Mexican Government; in due time the Department will give such claims careful attention.	1000
	Inde Gold Mining Co. to Mr. Bryan.	May 20	Protection of American mining interests. Incloses copy of Urbina’s decree of Apr. 14.	916
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman.	do	Forced loans. Reply to his May 6. The Department can not undertake to advise American citizens whether, as a practical matter, they should pay forced loans to de facto authorities; but if such Americans will complain to the Department, this Government’s appropriate representatives will be directed to protest against apparently illegal exactions and request their withdrawal.	1000
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Instruction to protest to Carranza against the injustice of his objection to a special Spanish representative interceding with Villa in behalf of Spaniards in Villa territory.	1038
574	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	May 21	Political affairs. President Garza appeared before the Convention on May 20 and announced that he would resign if the Convention did not act on his recommendations for alleviation of the desperate conditions in the Republic.	690
	Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Reply to Department’s May 17; quotes Villa’s promises concerning decree of May 4.	917
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Reply to the foregoing. Carranza will not object.	1039
	Mr. Hostetter to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Protection of Chinese interests. Rabble are sacking Chinese stores. Have wired Governor for troops.	1093
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Simpich (telegram).	do	Same subject. Urge Naytorena to take prompt action for protection Chinese interests at Hermosillo.	1093
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	do	Same subject. Urge upon Villa the necessity for prompt action in protecting Chinese interests at Hermosillo.	1093
577	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	May 22	Political affairs. The northern delegates withdrew from the Convention after a stormy session May 21, but returned to protest. Zapata ordered headquarters of the Army of the South to be removed to Morelos.	691
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. Probable defections from Zapata to Garza; both Zapatistas and Carrancistas hate Garza, whose life appears to be in danger.	691
	Mr. Brophy to Mr. Bryan	do	Taxation. Protest against Cantús taxation methods in Lower California.	971
617	Mr. Alger to Mr. Bryan	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Incloses copy of municipal decree of Mazatlan of May 19 against which he has protested; it expropriates the city’s waterworks and does not profess to be legal.	1039
721	Mr. Bryan to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	May 24	Political affairs. Instruction to encourage such views as those of Garza as reported in his 574.	692
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Coen	do	Protection of American mining interests. Reply to his May 15; quotes Mr. Carothers’ May 21.	917
	Mr. Alger to Mr. Bryan	May 25	Protection of Spanish interests. His protest disregarded confiscation of the electric company expected.	1040
1491	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Jusserand.	May 27	Protection of French interests. Reply to his May 16; before taking action the Department would like to know what instructions have been given to the French Consul.	1063
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	May 28	Taxation. Instruction to represent to Carranza the taxation situation in Guadalajara, and request immediate cessation of second collection of the same tax.	972
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Davis (telegram).	do	Same subject. Informs him of the instructions of this date to Mr. Silliman.	972
	Mr. Llorente to Mr. Bryan	May 29	Political affairs. Transmits a decree by Villa relating to the alienation of real and personal property of certain persons concerned in the coup d’état of Feb., 1913, and more lately in the fomentation of rebellion against the authority of the Provisional [Conventionist] Government.	692
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Brophy (telegram).	do	Taxation. Reply to his May 22; he is apparently entitled to pay tax to Villa Government; if so paid, the Department would endeavor to protect him against confiscation by Lower California authorities because of nonpayment of taxes to them.	972
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Refers to Mr. Alger’s May 22 and 25; at request of Spanish Ambassador instructs him to confer with the Spanish confidential agent in behalf of the water company.	1040
317	Mr. Morgenthau to Mr. Bryan.	May 31	Protection of Turkish interests. Reply to Department’s No. 598 of Apr. 19; incloses reply of the Foreign Office to his note based thereon.	1078
	Mr. Alger to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	June 1	Protection of American mining interests. San Dimas American mining companies request Department to arrange to have decree of May 4 regarding payment of miners be suspended till September.	918
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Requests instructions in regard to reported decree prohibiting exportation of mine products.	918
312	Mr. Schmutz to Mr. Bryan	do	Protection of Turkish interests. Reports his action in behalf of certain Turkish subjects; he has seen, however, a newspaper notice that the German Consul at San Luis Potosi had been appointed by the Turkish Government in charge of Turkish interests in his district. Inquires whether or not the instruction of Jan. 9 applies.	1079
741	Mr. Bryan to Mr. De Oliveira and all American consuls and other representatives in Mexico (telegram).	June 2	Political affairs. Transmits a public statement by the President stating the policy of this Government toward Mexico and warning the factions that if they can not agree to act together promptly for the relief of their country, this Government will be constrained to decide what means should be employed by it in order to help Mexico save herself and serve her people.	694
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram)	do	Protection of American mining interests. Instruction to investigate matter referred to in Mr. Alger’s June 1.	918
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Coen (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction concerning request San Dimas American mining companies that he obtain suspension of decree of May 4.	918
600	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	June 3	Political affairs. The Department’s 741 of June 2 has been delivered to the Foreign Office for transmission to President Garza.	695
	Mr. Coen to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Immediate enforcement of decree of May 4 is contemplated; San Dimas companies notified.	919
602	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	June 4	Political affairs. Transmits reply of Conventionist Foreign Office to the President’s statement, which it has submitted to the Convention.	695
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. Papers publish President’s statement in full without comment; a friendly reply is promised by the Carrancista Foreign Office; prompt occupation of the capital was again assured and all possible protection for foreigners.	696
603	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. Transmits, with request to forward to Carranza and Villa, messages to each from President Garza, exhorting them to consider arrangements for a conference, during an armistice, of all factions.	697
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	June 5	Same subject. Transmits, with instruction to present immediately to Carranza, the message of President Garza.	698
	Mr Bryan to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	do	Same subject. Transmits, with instruction to present immediately to Villa, the message of President Garza.	698
	Mr. Schmutz to Mr. Bryan.	do	Same subject. Report from Aguascalientes of the local attitude toward the President’s statement of June 2.	698
	Mr. Alger to Mr. Bryan	do	Same subject. Report from Mazatlan as to the reception of the President’s statement.	698
	Mr. Riaño to Mr. Bryan	June 6	Protection of Spanish interests. Quotes telegram from the Spanish Consular Agent at Mazatlan reporting expropriation, of the waterworks; requests renewed representations.	1041
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	June 7	Same subject. Refers to reports from Mazatlan and instructs him to make vigorous protest to Carranza.	1041
612	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	June 8	Political affairs. Transmits, with request to forward, a telegram from himself to Silliman in which he quotes a message from President Garza to Carranza, renewing the proposal made in his message forwarded in Mr. De Oliveira’s 603.	699
	Mr. Riaño to Mr. Bryan	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Quotes telegram reporting forcible seizure of Mazatlan waterworks.	1041
617	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	June 9	Political affairs. Reports postponement by the Convention of consideration of the President’s statement.	699
619	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Transmits response to the President’s statement made by the American Society of Mexico.	700
621	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. The Convention on June 9 deposed President Garza and elected as his successor Lagos Cházaro. Villista delegate from Chihuahua.	700
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Riñao	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Reply to his June 8; reports indicate the early restoration of the Mazatlan waterworks to the owners.	1042
623	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	June 10	Political affairs. The new Conventionist régime threatens even worse conditions than at present. But Carranza is reported as approaching the city with intention to occupy it.	700
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Same subject. Refers to Department’s June 5 and reports Carranza’s thanks and his statement that there is no reply.	701
	Mr. Carothers to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	June 11	Same subject Transmits Villa’s reply dated June 10, to the President’s statement of June 2.	701
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Transmits message from Villa to Garza quoting Villa’s reply to the President’s statement of June 2; quoting also his communication to Carranza on the subject. Requests its transmission to Garza.	703
770	Mr. Lansing to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	do	Same subject. Refers to his 623 of June 10. Instruction to impress on the authorities in control in the capital that harsh measures would create a most unfavorable impression abroad and might retard the efforts to relieve the destitute.	704
	Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Lansing.	June 12	Same subject. Incloses copy of Carranza’s “Manifesto to the Nation” dated June 11, containing a statement of the Constitutionalist policy. Request to lay it before the President.	704
	Mr. Guyant to Mr. Lansing	do	Same subject. Reports reception given at Ensenada to the President’s statement of June 2.	707
631	Mr De Oliveira to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Transmits a message from himself to Mr. Silliman, quoting a communication from President Lagos Cházaro to Carranza and requesting its delivery. Lagos Cházaro informs Carranza that he seconds the request of his predecessor, Garza, for an armistice and a conference of the factions.	707
	Mr. Bonney to Mr. Lansing	June 13	Same subject. Reports favorable reception at San Luis Potosi of the President’s statement.	708
634	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	June 14	Same subject. Reports Carrancista ultimatum to Mexico City authorities threatening attack if the capital is not surrendered. Acts of violence are feared if the request for an armistice is refused by Carrancistas	708
322	Mr. Schmutz to Mr. Lansing.	June 15	Same subject. Examples of confiscation and other brutalities ordered by Villa.	709
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction to request Carranza to give earnest consideration to request for armistice made by Mexico City authorities.	710
638	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Transcribes Conventionist proposal of armistice terms.	710
777	Mr. Lansing to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	do	Same subject. Transmits message from villa to Garza, forwarded to the Department in Mr. Carothers’s June 11. Instructs him to deliver it to President Lagos Chazato and copy to Garza.	711
642	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. It is the general belief, including the leading diplomats at the capital, that nothing would contribute more to a settlement of factional differences than an immediate formal and effective prohibition by the United States of exportation of arms and ammunition to anybody in Mexico until the end of the trouble.	711
779	Mr. Lansing to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	do	Same subject. Informs him of communicating the substance of his 634 to Silliman with instructions to request Carranza’s earnest consideration of it; instructs him to do everything possible to obtain a peaceful transfer of the capital to the Carrancistas.	712
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	June 15	Same subject. Department’s June 15 presented to Carranza, who thanks Department and says General Pablo Gonzalez has the necessary instructions for deciding on any proposal made by the forces at present holding the capital.	712
322	Mr. Schmutz to Mr. Lansing.	do	Protection of Turkish interests. Reports confiscation by Villa of Turkish subject’s merchandise. His protest is ignored.	1079
25	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hussein.	do	Same subject. Informs him of the substance of Mr. Schmutz’s 312 of June 1.	1080
643	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	June 16	Political affairs. Transmits reply of the Conventionist Government to the President’s statement of June 2.	712
645	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Reports compliance with the requests contained in Department’s 777 and 779.	714
784	Mr. Lansing to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	do	Same subject. Refers to his 631 of June 12 and informs him that Silliman telegraphs thanks to him for his good offices and says there is no reply to Cházaro.	714
785	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Informs him of substance of Silliman’s June 15.	714
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Arredondo.	June 17	Same subject. Refers to his June 12 and informs him that it has been transmitted to the President.	714
650	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Carrancista general refuses to consider an armistice and a fight will occur when he approaches the city. Conventionists blame this Government for not securing an armistice. Description of what will happen, leaving the capital completely cut off from the world and given up to despair.	715
651	Same to same (telegram).	do	Same subject. Confirms his 650	715
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	June 18	Same subject. Instruction to say to Carranza that this Government is determined to adopt such measures as may be expedient to preserve Mexico, and to intimate that it is within the possibilities to this end that the United States might recognize General Carranza in view of the way things appear to be shaping themselves, but that if he does not go the full length of conciliation and conference with all the principal factions his recognition may be excluded from consideration. Various acts prejudicial to peace seem to be sanctioned by his authority, such as the exportation of supplies from famine-stricken regions.	715
793	Mr. Lansing to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	June 19	Same subject. Instruction to make representations to the authorities in Mexico City similar to those sent to Mr. Silliman June 18.	717
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction to urge immediately upon Carranza to order General Gonzalez to use great discretion on occupying Mexico City, to avoid killing pacificos and especially to save foreign lives and property.	717
	Mr. Carothers to Mr. Lansing.	do	Same subject. Villa’s Foreign Office at Chihuahua notifies the Department of the appointment of Lagos Cházaro as President of the Convention.	717
326	Mr. Schmutz to Mr. Lansing.	do	Protection of Turkish interests. In the matter reported in his 322 of June 15 Villa refuses to admit his right to represent the Turkish subject, saying the case should be taken up by the consular or diplomatic representative of the Turkish Government. In view of the general instruction of January 9, he requests instruction.	1080
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	June 21	Political affairs. Department’s instructions of June 19 earnestly presented and previous assurances of guaranties by Gonzalez repeated.	718
	Mr. Osborne to Mr. Cobb (telegram).	do	Extradition of Huerta. His action approved	829
204	Mr. Osborne to Mr. Davis	do	Taxation. Reply to his 557 of May 8	973
226	Mr. Osborne to Mr. Guyant.	do	Same subject. Instruction to insist to Cantu that no forfeitures be declared for nonpayment of taxes in Ensenada that have already been paid in Chihuahua.	973
795	Mr. Osborne to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	June 22	Political affairs. Informs him of contents of Mr. Silliman’s June 21.	718
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Refers to Department’s June 18 and reports that Carranza replies that under no circumstances will he treat with Zapata or Villa; he does not want a recognition conditioned upon conciliation; in a memorandum he states that proper amnesty will be decreed at the proper time; those taking advantage of it to yield their arms.	718
	Mr. Bonney to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	June 23	Forced loans. Requests action to restrain San Luis Potosi authorities from demanding forced loan.	1001
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	June 24	Same subject. Informs him of San Luis Potosi matter reported June 23 by Mr. Bonney and instructs him to request Villa to make this the occasion for general orders to respect the rights of foreigners.	1001
	Miners’ Committee to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	June 25	Protection of American mining interests. Refers to impending enforcement of decree of Mar. 19; requests protection.	919
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Bonney (telegram).	do	Forced loans. Informs him of instructions of June 24 to Mr. Carothers. Instructs him to protest against threatened confiscation of the Cía Metalúrgica’s property.	1001
	Mr. Llorente to Mr. Lansing.	June 26	Political affairs. Informs the Department of the appointment of Lagos Chazaro as President of the Convention, vine Garza, resigned.	719
	Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Extradition of Huerta. Huerta is on train due at El Paso June 27, 6.30 a.m.	828
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Cobb (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction to advise immediately and cooperate with El Paso representative of Department of Justice.	828
	Miners’ Committee to Mr. Lansing.	do	Protection of American mining interests. Further information concerning expected enforcement of decree of Mar. 19.	919
37	Mr. Hussein to Mr. Lansing.	do	Protection of Turkish interests. Reply to Department’s June 15. He has no information regarding the designation of the German Consul at San Luis Potosi; he understands that Turkish interests in all parts of Mexico have been placed in the care of the United States. He will inquire of the German Consul.	1081
	Mr. Canada to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	June 27	Political affairs. Special messenger brings word of defeat of Carranza’s forces by Zapatistas at Mexico City, which is entirely cut off and without food.	719
	Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Extradition of Huerta. Reports arrest of Huerta and Orozco by an agent of the Department of Justice, the responsibility being assumed by Mr. Cobb.	828
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Reports removal of Huerta and Orozco to Fort Bliss on the responsibility of the Department of Justice.	829
	Mr. Bonney to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	June 28	Forced loans. Department’s June 25 was effective	1002
637	Mr. Alger to Mr. Lansing	do	Protection of Spanish interests. As the result of his efforts, the Mazatlan water works have been restored to the owners upon an order of the Governor.	1042
	Mr. Osborne to Miners’ Committee (telegram).	June 29	Protection of American mining interests. Reply to their June 25.	921
	Mr. Osborne to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction to report status of decree of Mar. 19 and of his representations: and to do everything possible to obtain repeal of the decree.	921
	Mr. Smith to Mr. Lansing	do	Taxation. Requests advice as to payment of taxes in Oaxaca.	973
	Mr. Osborne to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	do	Forced loans. Express to Villa Department’s appreciation of his prompt action at San Luis Potosi.	1002
290	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Alger.	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Approves his action as reported in his 617 of May 22.	1042
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing.	June 30	Political affairs. Incloses copy of reply to his representations made by Carranza’s Foreign Office relating to depredations on property of Americans at various points in the State of Vera Cruz; it concludes with a remark on “the unbecoming tone of the telegrams of the State Department which have called forth this reply.”	720
	Mr. Ferguson to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Extradition of Huerta. Transcribes telegram to him from the Governor of Chihuahua requesting the provisional arrest of Huerta as a criminal fugitive charged with murder, etc., and notification of intention to request his extradition; his reply; telegram from Foreign Minister Lombardo in the same sense; his reply. Requests the advice of the Department.	829
	Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Trial of Huerta et al. postponed to July 12.	830
	Mr. Osborne to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Instruction to call Carranza’s attention to the deplorable status of foreign-owned mining properties, and of rights of foreigners in general.	921
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Taxation. Instruction to repeat to Carranza that according to a generally accepted principle of international law, property owners may pay taxes to de facto authorities, and to insist that local laws in conflict with this principle shall not be allowed to injure American citizens.	974
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing.	June 30	Protection of Turkish interests. Refers to hi Feb. 17 and incloses further correspondence on the subject.	1082
	Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Lansing.	July 1	Extradition of Huerta. Application for extradition of Huerta to the Constitutionalist Government and reasons therefor.	830
	Mr. Lessing to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	July 2	Same subject. Application for extradition of Huerta to the Constitutionalist Government and reason therefor.	832
	Mr. Breckinridge to Mr. Lansing.	do	Same subject. Information of order to Genera Funston to prevent Huerta from crossing the boundary into Mexico until further orders.	832
	Mr. Garrett to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Protection of Spanish interests. By order of the military governor of Tamaulipas, a Spanish subject was compelled to give up 19,300 Villista pesos.	1042
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jusserand.	do	Protection of French interests. Incloses copy of a dispatch from Mr. Bonney regarding his action in securing the release of Mr. Garcin, a French citizen.	1064
	Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	July 3	Extradition of Huerta. After arrest on second complaint Huerta failed to give bond and has been sent to county jail.	833
	Mr. Llorente to Mr. Lansing.	do	Same subject. States, under instructions from the Provisional Government, that General Huerta, if surrendered to the Chihuahua State authorities will be given a fair and impartial trial by a competent civil tribunal; gives precedent for his extradition.	833
662	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	July 4	Political affairs. Transmits letter from the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps summarizing a statement made by the Conventionist Government which believing that this Government is favoring Carranza, refuses to acknowledge any responsibility for the violence that may result if the capital has to be evacuated; this responsibility is upon Carranza and the United States.	721
	Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	July 5	Extradition of Huerta. Huerta expects to give bond on July 6; urges his detention without bond and removal from the border on account of the revolution forming under Huerta’s leadership.	833
	Mr. Carothers to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. The decree is practically suspended until the end of the year.	922
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	July 6	Protection of Spanish interests. Instruction to express to Carranza gratification with the restoration of the Mazatlan water works.	1043
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Ferguson (telegram).	July 7	Extradition of Huerta. Department considers extradition unwise at this time.	834
	Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Lansing.	do	Protection of French interests. Request that Mr. Bonney be thanked for his action regarding Mr. Garcin.	1064
808	Mr. Lansing to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	July 8	Political affairs. Refers to his 662. Department disclaims responsibility for the interpretation put upon this Government’s acts by the Conventionists; this Government favors no faction. Quotes the instruction of June 18 sent to Silliman, in part, and Mr. Silliman’s reply of the 22d. Carranza’s inflexible attitude creates the gravest situation; this Government has used its best efforts for peace but has not been met with cooperation by the Mexicans whom it desires to serve.	721
	Mr. Lansing to Miners’ Committee.	do	Protection of American mining interests. Reply to their June 26; refers to Department’s June 29.	922
48	Mr. Coen to Mr. Lansing	do	Protection of French interests. Reports the danger to foreigners in the territory controlled by the Villista officer, General Contreras, illustrated by his threats against a French citizen, M. Chanel.	1065
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Cobb (telegram).	July 9	Etxradition of Huerta. Reply to his July 3 and July 5. Informs him that proceedings in connection with Gen. Huerta are being handled entirely by the Department of Justice.	834
	Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Huerta has waived preliminary hearing and will be held at Fort Bliss without bond until December term of court at San Antonio.	834
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Garrett (telegram).	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Reply to his July 2. Unless requested by the Spanish Embassy to take action, the Department would not be justified in acting.	1043
26	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hussein.	July 9	Protection of Turkestan interests. Reply to his June 26. Incloses copy of Mr. Schmutz’s 326 of June 19. Inquires whether or not the Turkish Government has any diplomatic or consular representative in Mexico, and requests a statement of its wishes in the case in hand.	1082
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	July 10	Political affairs. Reports entry of Carrancista troops into the capital.	722
	Mr. Mendez to Mr. Lansing.	do	Same subject. The Minister of Guatemala informs the Secretary of State that in pursuance of conferences with him on July 7 he had written to the President of Guatemala that Mr. Lansing had informed him that the President of the United States authorized him to invite the Ambassadors of Brazil, Chile, and Argentina and the Ministers of Bolivia, Uruguay and Guatemala to an informal conference on the recognition of a government in Mexico, which he had accepted. He incloses copy of this letter and of the reply instructing him unreservedly to cooperate with the Secretary.	723
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Arredondo.	do	Extradition of Huerta. Reply to his letter of July 1. Owing to the absence of a recognized federal government in Mexico and the well-known conditions existing throughout Mexico, the Department must decline to comply with the request for the extradition of Huerta.	835
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Lessing.	do	Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of his telegram of July 2.	835
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Llorente.	do	Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of his letter of July 3.	835
671	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Lansing.	July 11	Political affairs. Department’s 808 will be communicated to the Diplomatic Corps; as there are no Convention authorities in the city, he requests instructions as to communicating it to them where they are.	723
	Mr. De Pena to Mr. Lansing.	July 12	Same subject. Referring to the invitation mentioned by Mr. Mendez in his July 10, the Minister of Uruguay states that he is authorized by his Government to place himself at the Secretary’s service in regard to an international conference on Mexico.	724
	Mr. Osborne to Mr. Smith.	do	Taxation. Reply to his June 29	974
	Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Lansing.	July 13	Political affairs. Incloses copy of telegram from Carranza setting forth his efforts to reestablish civil government in the capital and improve food conditions.	724
672	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Lansing.	do	Same subject. General Gonzalez appears to be well intentioned; he has allowed reestablishment of cable service and offered to assist International Relief Committee.	725
	Mr. Lansing to the diplomatic representatives of Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Guatemala, and Uruguay (telegram).	do	Same subject. Owing to present conditions in Mexico, he asks whether they have been authorized by their Governments to participate in a conference on Mexican affairs.	725
	Mr. Hanna to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Requests Carranza be informed of the confiscatory effect of his decree in many cases.	923
548	Same to same	do	Same subject. Amplifies the foregoing	923
813	Mr. Lansing to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	July 14	Political affairs. Reply to his 671; Department’s 808 will be delivered to Conventionists by Carothers. Department is gratified at the splendid work done by the Brazilian Minister in the recent crisis in Mexico City.	725
109	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Schmutz.	July 15	Protection of Turkish interests. Reply to his 326 and incloses for his information a copy of Department’s note to Mr. Hussein of July 9.	1082
819	Mr. Lansing to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	July 16	Political affairs. Reply to his 672; instructs him to say to General Gonzalez that the Department is favorably impressed with his attitude and hopes nothing will deter him from his good purposes; instructs him to inform the General that this statement is being copied to Silliman for Carranza.	725
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instructs him to say to Carranza that the Department is favorably impressed with General Gonzalez attitude and hopes nothing will deter him therefrom.	726
	Batopilas Mining Co. to Mr. Lansing.	do	Protection of American mining interests. Incloses copy of official notice that enforcement of the decree of Mar. 19 will be postponed to August or later.	924
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Arredondo.	July 17	Political affairs. Acknowledges his letter of July 13	726
677	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	July 18	Same subject. Reports evacuation of Mexico City by General Gonzalez under pretext of need for retaking Pachuca. Conditions are every day further away from improvement; he considers the situation boneless.	726
678	Same to same (telegram)	July 19	Same subject. Zapatistas occupy the city on July 18 and President Cházaro and Conventionist Government are expected. Everything as hopeless as before.	727
827	Mr. Lansing to Mr. De Oliveira (telegram).	July 20	Same subject. Instruction to communicate Department’s 808 of July 8 to Conventionists or Villistas if either obtains control of Mexico City.	727
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	July 21	Same subject. Reasons given by Constitutionalists for withdrawal from Mexico City.	727
	Mr. Llorente to Mr. Lansing.	do	Firing and raids. Calls attention to the capture of Naco by Calles, in direct violation of the agreement of Jan. 11; declares that Maytorena has adhered strictly to this agreement. Suggests that this Government prohibit exportation of munitions of war from the American side of Naco, authority for which is to be found in the act approved Mar. 14, 1912.	798
	Mr. Brown to Mr. Canova	do	Protection of American mining interests. Incloses copy of Carranza’s decree of June 19, 1915, extending time for payment of delinquent taxes.	924
	Mr. Haff to Mr. Lansing.	do	Taxation. Incloses circulars showing the intention of the Carranza Government to ignore the principles of international law respecting the sufficiency of payment of taxes to de facto authorities. Urges protection of American interests against second collection of the same tax.	975
683	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	July 22	Political affairs. Zapatistas who took possession of Mexico City after evacuation are indulging in violence; appeals to President Cházaro at Toluca unavailing: impossible to obtain redress.	727
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Llorente.	do	Firing and raids. Special attention is being given to the matter set forth in his July 21.	799
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction to urge upon Carranza to direct Calles immediately to withdraw from Naco—a neutral point, as provided in the agreement of Jan. 11—and to desist from his designs upon Nogales; also to inform Calles that he will be held personally responsible for any act dangerous to American citizens at these towns. This Government expects Carranza to act with great promptness in giving these orders to Calles.	799
	Mr. Hanna to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Urges requesting Carranza to send telegraphic notice of extension of time for tax payments so as to prevent heavy fines.	925
	Mr. Adee to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	July 23	Same subject. Instructs him to present to Carranza the request in Mr. Hanna’s July 22.	926
	Mr. Slay den to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Requests a vigorous protest against confiscating mining taxes.	926
	Mr. Adee to Mr. Silliman	do	Protection of Turkish interests. Reply to his June 30. Instructs him to use his good offices in behalf of Turkish subjects, saying that he is acting on instructions from the Department as a result of action by the Turkish Government. Further instructs him to protest unofficially against the summary executions mentioned in his Feb. 16 and to make similar protests in the future if there should be danger of such violence.	1083
	Mr. Adee to Mr. Hussein	do	Same subject. In view of the inability of the Brazilian Minister in Mexico to use his good offices in behalf of Turkish subjects, it is suggested that his Government be asked to designate some one else to represent its interests.	1084
	Mr. Breckinridge to General Funston (telegram).	July 24	Firing and raids. Explains the reason for not permitting him to cross the border in using force to protect American life and property on the American side, namely the necessity of retaining at Washington the final discretion in so important a matter.	800
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Alger	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Commends him for his action as reported in his 637.	1043
	Mr. A dee to Mr. Jusserand	July 24	Protection of French interests. Gives the substance of Mr. Coen’s 48 of July 8.	1065
	Mr. Kai Fu Shah to Mr. Lansing.	do	Protection of Chinese interests. Chinese Minister asks that the nearest American Consul to Cananea be instructed to exercise his good offices in behalf of Chinese there.	1094
690	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	July 25	Political affairs. Transmits message from American Society and International Committee describing the chaos in Mexico City and the contempt of those in possession for this Government.	728
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Da Gama (telegram).	July 26	Same subject. Having now heard definitely from all the countries except Brazil on the subject of an international conference on Mexican affairs, it is desirable to know the disposition of his Government.	729
	Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Reports the end of hope for voluntary agreement among the factions; Villa’s organization about to collapse but Villa remains a menace; recommends an embargo or other method of ending it.	729
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Firing and raids. The Foreign Secretary informs him that Naco had been evacuated by the military authorities after establishing civil authorities; was not informed as to the movement on Nogales.	800
	Mr. Carothers to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Villa has attempted to make a forced loan; resistance of Chihuahua mine operators may cause trouble; he has requested Escudero to publish notice of postponement of applying the decree.	926
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction to request of Carranza immediate and material modification of the confiscatory decree of Mar. 1.	927
	Same to same (telegram).	do	Same subject. Same subject and tenor	927
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Reports extension of old tax law for one quarter.	927
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	July 27	Firing and raids. Refers to his July 26; instructs him to inform the Foreign Office that Calles has outposts six miles from Nogales and indications are that he will attack soon. The site of Nogales is such that any attack would necessarily endanger life and property on the American side. Bring the matter immediately to the attention of the Foreign Office.	800
	Mr. Silliman to Mr Lansing (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Reply to Department’s July 26. Government takes the same ground, as to the mining decree of Mar. 1, as in regard to the export taxes.	927
377	Mr. Guyant to Mr. Lansing	do	Taxation. Reports having induced Cantú to reduce taxes in Lower California.	976
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Simpich (telegram).	do	Protection of Chinese interests. At request of Chinese Legation you are authorized to exercise good offices behalf Chinese citizens at Cananea and other points of your district.	1094
	Mr. Phillips to Mr. Silliman.	July 28	Protection of American mining interests. Incloses copy of Mr. Hanna’s dispatch 548 of July 13 and instructs him to bring its contents to the attention of the appropriate authorities, adding that this Government expects modification of the decree of March 1.	928
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hanna (telegram).	do	Same subject. Quotes Mr. Silliman’s July 26	928
	Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Lansing.	do	Protection of French interests. Reply to Mr. A dee’s July 24; requests that Mr. Coen be directed to use his influence to insure the safety of M. Chanel’s life and property.	1066
	Mr. Lansing to the Plenipotentiaries of Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Guatemala, and Uruguay (telegram).	July 29	Political affairs. Requests informal conference of the Washington representatives of the conferring powers on August 5.	730
	The Plenipotentiaries to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Accept the above invitation	730
692	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Transmits another appeal from the American Society to this Government for aid and description of the intolerable conditions in Mexico City.	730
693	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Zapatistas again evacuate the capital; description of chaotic conditions.	731
	Mr. Hanna to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	July 29	Protection of American mining interests. Reply to the foregoing. Believes tax collection in gold will not be required.	928
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing.	do	Same subject. Reply to Department’s May 18. Carranza assumes that a product sold for gold should be taxed in gold, but at the instance of Mr. Hanna has agreed to postpone collection in gold until the next quarter.	929
694	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	July 30	Political affairs. Zapatistas have evacuated and reoccupied the city three times in five days; the so-called Conventionist Government remains at Toluca inactive and impotent; danger and hopelessness properly describe the state of Mexico City.	732
481	Mr. Adee to Mr. Hanna	do	Protection of American mining interests. Reply to his 548 of July 13; incloses copy of instruction of July 23 to Mr. Silliman and quotes Mr. Silliman’s July 27.	930
658	Mr. Letcher to Mr. Lansing.	July 31	Same subject. Villa on July 12, requested a loan of $300,000 from the Mine and Smelter Operators Association to be repaid in tax and freight credits. The association declined and now requests the Department’s advice as to their proper course in cases of forced loans.	930
	Mr. Kai Fu Shah to Mr. Lansing.	do	Protection of Chinese interests. Chinese Minister requests protection of American Consular and naval officers for Chinese at and near Guaymas.	1094
	Mr. Carothers to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Aug. 2	Protection of American mining interests. Villa has called a meeting of all mining men in Chihuahua to occur Aug. 9 “to receive proposition of grave import;” failure to attend will be penalized by closing properties.	931
699	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Aug. 3	Political affairs. Carrancistas occupy the capital under General Gonzalez, but the distress remains as acute as ever.	732
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Taylor (telegram)	do	Protection of Chinese interests. Exercise good offices on behalf Chinese in vicinity of Guayamas.	1095
701	Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Aug. 4	Political affairs. Americans will be allowed to retain their arms; the suffering increases.	732
	Mr. Simpich to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Firing and raids. Attack on Nogales has begun. He has given the usual warning as to firing across the line.	801
	Mr. Hanna to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Reports confusion in the tax collector’s office at Monterey, due to obscure instructions.	931
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Forwards statement by foreign and Mexican mine owners protesting against tax collection in gold.	931
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Coen (telegram).	do	Protection of French interests. Instruction to use his influence to secure respect for Mr. Chanel’s life and property.	1066
1516	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jusserand.	do	Same subject. Reply to his July 28; informs him of the instruction to Mr. Coen.	1067
	Mr. Villa to Messrs. Llorente and Bonilla (telegram).	Aug. 5	Political affairs. Statement of policy of Villa; peace conference not requested nor opposed.	733
	Mr. Carothers to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Firing and raids. General Villa has handed him a message saying that as the Carrancista attack on Nogales was a direct violation of the Calles-Maytorena agreement of Jan. 11, Villa declines any responsibility for what may happen unless this Government forces Carrancistas to respect said agreement.	801
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction to inform Carranza that if there is firing across the line at Nogales, the fire will be returned immediately by the American forces; the action of Calles is in direct violation of the agreement of Jan. 11.	801
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Protection of American mining interests. Quotes from Mr. Hanna’s Aug. 4; instructs to urge sending orders to Monterey tax collector to accept currency.	932
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hanna (telegram).	do	Same subject. Reply to his Aug. 4; refers to the foregoing telegram to Mr. Silliman.	932
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction to interview mining men as to the meeting called by Villa for Aug. 9.	932
	Mr. Carothers to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. He will see Villa as to mining conference.	932
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Simpich (telegram).	Aug. 6	Firing and raids. Same instructions as the foregoing to Silliman, for presentation to Calles and to Maytorena.	801
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Aug. 6	Same subject. In reply to Department’s Aug. 5, the Foreign Office says Calles has been instructed not to endanger Americans or their interests.	802
	Mine and Smelter operators to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Request that representations be made to Villa to forestall any attempt to impose a forced loan.	933
	Mr. Lansing to Mine and Smelter Operators (telegram).	do	Same subject. Suggests keeping in close touch with Mr. Carothers.	933
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Tax collection is to be under old law until Aug. 31.	934
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hanna (telegram).	Aug. 7	Same subject. Quotes Mr. Silliman’s Aug. 6	934
	Mr. Simpich to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Aug. 8	Firing and raids. In reply to Department’s Aug. 6 Calles replies that in the attack on Nogales of Aug. 4 no bullet crossed American territory; his men have orders to prevent injuries on the American side; as to the agreement of Jan. 11, Maytorena’s occupation of Naco nullified it. Requests that all representations be made directly to Carranza.	802
	Mr. Lansing to the Plenipotentiaries of the conferring powers.	Aug. 9	Political affairs. Incloses draft of communication to be made to the chiefs of factions, agreed upon at the meeting of the conferees on Aug. 5.	733
	Same to same	do	Same subject. Calls a meeting of the Conference for Aug. 11 in New York City and requests their presence.	734
	Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Lansing.	Aug. 10	Same subject. Under instructions from Carranza, he protests against any consideration that may be given at the conferences of the powers of measures that would interfere with the Constitutionalist operations.	734
	Mr. Carothers to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Firing and raids. Villa authorizes General Scott to treat in his name for an armistice of three months in order to open railroads, all troops remaining where they are; Scott to bring Zapata into the conferences and any faction refusing to treat on peace to be cut off from obtaining munitions of war from the United States.	802
	General Funston to War Department.	do	Same subject. As it is impossible when pursuing outlaws to determine whether they are residents of the United States or of Mexico, he deems it his duty to continue using military to capture them.	803
	Mr. Carothers to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Generals Scott and Villa conferred Aug. 10, and agreed, among other things, on a suspension of the miners’ meeting set for Aug. 9.	934
	General Scott to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Same subject and tenor	935
	Mr. Osborne to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Instruction to inform the Spanish Ambassador of any news he may have of the Spanish confidential agent, Zapico, not heard from for a month.	1043
	Mr. Polk to Mr. Letcher	Aug. 11	Protection of American mining interests. Acknowledges No. 658 of July 31. Immediate notice of any attempt to impose a forced loan upon Mine and Smelter Operators’ Association should be given the Department.	935
	Mr. Osborne to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	do	Taxation. Instruction to make earnest endeavor to obtain Villa’s withdrawal of confiscatory tax on cotton belonging to Tlahualilo Co. and others.	977
	Mr. Carothers to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Señor Zapico arrived at El Paso Aug. 9.	1044
	Mr. Osborne to Mr. Hanna (telegram).	do	Protection of French interests. Instruction to investigate reported kidnapping of Henry Huguet, a French citizen, held for a ransom of $10,000.	1067
	Mr. Carothers to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Aug. 12	Protection of American mining interests. Convinced Villa of impracticability of enforcing proposed mining decrees. He has agreed to let mining men alone and to discuss with them problem of keeping railroads open. Promises protection.	935
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Letcher (telegram).	do	Same subject. Informs him of result of Scott-Villa meeting.	936
	Mr. Riaño to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Requests that commanders of United States vessels in Mexican waters give refuge in their ships to Spaniards in case of need.	1044
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram).	Aug. 13	Political affairs. Instruction to deliver, translated into Spanish, to General Zapata and all other prominent military and civil authorities in central and southern Mexico whom he can possibly reach, the following message from the Secretary of State, the Ambassadors of Argentina, Brazil, and Chile, and the Ministers of Bolivia, Guatemala, and Uruguay: [Text of a communication, dated Aug. 11, made severally, independently, and unanimously by the seven above-named plenipotentiaries who, believing that if the men directing the armed conflict in Mexico could meet to exchange ideas and determine the fate of their country a satisfactory provisional government might be created, whose first step should be an immediate call to general elections; an adequate meeting place within Mexico should serve as the seat of such a conference. The seven plenipotentiaries offer, upon invitation, to serve as intermediaries for arranging the time, place, and other details of such a conference. They expect a reply to this communication within 10 days after receipt thereof, subject to prorogation for cause.] Further instruction to say to General Zapata that, an identical message has been sent to General Villa and his chiefs; to see that the agent at Puebla obtains a copy: and to telegraph dates of deliveries.	735
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hanna (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction to deliver the above-mentioned message of Aug. 11 to all prominent military and civil authorities in his district, and to repeat to certain consuls for like action.	736
	Mr. Lansing to Genera Scott (telegram).	do	Firing and raids. Quotes telegram to Consulate General at Monterey instructing to ascertain whether Obregon will meet Scott at Laredo or Tampico in an informal conference regarding welfare of Mexico. Suggests that he may be able to arrange for a conference direct.	803
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing.	do	Protection of American mining interests. Refers to Department’s May 18 and incloses copy of his representation to the Foreign Office and replies thereto.	936
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	do	Taxation. Continue efforts to have Villa remove confiscatory tax on cotton.	977
	Mr. Lansing to various American Consuls and other representatives in Mexico (telegram).	Aug. 14	Political affairs. Instruction to deliver the above-mentioned message to equivalent authorities in their districts.	737
	Mr. Lansing to all consuls and other representatives of the United States in Mexico.	do	Same subject. Incloses printed text of the above-mentioned message.	737
	Mr. Breckinridge to General Funston (telegram).	Aug. 16	Firing and raids. The President wishes to impress upon him the necessity of the greatest moderation and caution lest his plans for a peaceful solution be nullified by inception of armed conflict on the border.	803
	General Scott to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Aug. 17	Same subject. He will await at El Paso notification of result of interview of Consul at San Luis Potosi with Obregon and the consequent instructions.	804
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Garrison.	do	Protection of American mining interests. Incloses copies of letters from Miners’ Association in regard to the services of General Scott in preventing Villa from molesting mining men.	938
	Mr. Llorente to Mr. Lansing.	Aug. 19	Political affairs. Communicates Villa’s acceptance of the invitation of the plenipotentiaries, contained in the message of Aug. 11, for himself and the Conventionist Government, under date of Aug. 16.	737
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Riaño	do	Protection of Spanish interests. His Aug. 12 has been referred to the Secretary of the Navy.	1044
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Carothers.	Aug. 20	Protection of American mining interests. Incloses copy of a letter from the Miner’s Association commending his services at the Scott-Villa meeting.	939
324	Mr. Simpich to Mr. Lansing.	do	Taxation. Reports increasing number of requests for advice as to tax payments; requests instructions.	977
	Mr. Lansing to General Scott (telegram).	Aug. 23	Firing and raids. Consul at San Luis Potosi telegraphs that Obregon asserts he can not go to Tampico or border unless ordered by Carranza.	804
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	do	Taxation. Instructs to report as to cotton tax	978
	Mr. Jusserand to Mr. Lansing.	Aug. 23	Protection of French interests. In view of threatened seizure of $5,000,000 worth of cotton consigned to French firms in Mexico, requests appropriate instructions to American customs authorities on the border, as well as an investigation of the facts.	1067
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Aug. 24	Political affairs. Transmits Carranza’s inquiry whether the message of the plenipotentiaries was communicated on the authority of their Governments or in their private capacities.	738
	Same to same	Aug. 26	Protection of American mining interests. Reply to Department’s July 28; refers to his Aug. 6 and 13, concerning the extension of time for payment of mine taxes to Aug. 31	940
	Mr. Carothers to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Taxation. Reply to Department’s Aug. 23; impossible to get cotton tax removed.	978
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	do	Protection of French interests. Informs him of the threatened cotton seizure and instructs him to investigate.	1068
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing.	do	Protection of Turkish interests. Incloses copy of his note to the Foreign Office in pursuance of Department’s instruction of July 23.	1084
	Mr. Llorente to Mr. Lansing.	Aug. 27	Political affairs. Acceptance of the invitation contained in the message of Aug. 11.	739
	Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing	do	Protection of British interests. Reports seizure of cattle owned by a cousin of William Benton.	1031
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Johnson (telegram).	Aug. 28	Firing and raids. Instruction to urge Mexican authorities at Matamoros that as firing from Mexican side on United States troops, especially from a point opposite Mercedes, Texas, has occurred daily since Aug. 22, they should take immediate action to prevent further firing, the matter being sufficiently grave to lead to the most serious consequences.	804
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instructions similar to the foregoing, for presentation to Carranza.	805
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Reply to the foregoing. The Foreign Office says strict orders have been given to prevent any disorder on Mexican side, and requests same instructions on American side.	805
	Mr. Puig to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Reports calling on Matamoros commander and requesting cessation of firing to American side. Was told that everything was being done to that end. Complaint was made, in turn, that there is constant shooting to the Mexican side.	805
	Mr. Robertson to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Mexican authorities are not fulfilling promise made as per Mr. Silliman’s telegram quoted in Department’s July 28. Requests instructions.	940
75	Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing.	Aug. 29	Political affairs. Incloses copies of replies of Zapata, Pacheco, Palafox, Baz, and Borrego to the message of Aug. 11; Borrego replies for President Lagos Chazaro.	739
	Mr. Puig to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Firing and raids. Commander Matamoros district, Nafarrate, personally assures him he has given strict orders to assist in every way possible to avoid trouble.	806
	General Funston to the War Department (telegram).	Aug. 30	Same subject. Urgently demands more troops; further delay is dangerous.	806
580	Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing	do	Religious orders. Incloses protests to Obregon and Berlanga made by Catholic women, concerning persecutions by Constitutionalists.	1027
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Robertson (telegram).	Aug. 31	Protection of American mining interests. Suggests that miners await Mr. Silliman’s reply to Department’s Aug. 31 to him.	940
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction to request two months’ extension of time to pay taxes under decree of Mar. 1, while reserving all rights under previous protest against the decree.	941
479	Mr. Osborne to Mr Simpich.	do	Taxation. Reply to his 324 of Aug. 20	979
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jusserand.	do	Protection of French interests. Informs him that advices from Mexico show no intention of seizure of cotton.	1068
	Same to same	do	Same subject. Henry Huguet has arrived safely at his home.	1068
	Mr. Robinson to Mr. Lansing.	Sept. 1	Political affairs. Incloses a statement by the Government of the State of Oaxaca of its views of the message of Aug. 11.	742
	Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Lansing.	Sept. 1	Firing and raids. Complains of firing by American soldiers on the American side at Mexican soldiers on the Mexican side at Matamoros, wounding two.	806
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Refers to Department’s Aug. 28, 1 p.m., and his own Aug. 28, 8 p.m. He has received written reply to his representations, stating that orders have been given to refrain from anything that might cause friction with the United States and for punishment of soldiers found disobedient. His Government expects a reciprocal attitude and a redoubling of vigilance to prevent disturbers of peace in Texas from taking refuge on Mexican side.	807
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Protection of American mining interests. Reply to Department’s Aug. 31. Carranza has decreed temporary reductions of taxes and suspension of rates of decree of Mar. 1 until Mar. 1. 1916.	941
	Same to same	do	Same subject. Incloses text of decree of Aug. 31, referred to in his telegram of Sent. 1.	941
	Mr. Bevan to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Sept. 2	Forced loans. General Peláez at Vera Cruz renewed his demand for 50,000 pesos within 72 hours, made upon the Penn-Mex. Fuel Co. On their refusal he closed pumping station and secured 5,600 pesos and work was resumed. The company desires representations to Carranza requesting armed force to protect their interests.	1002
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	Sept. 3	Political affairs. Refers to his Aug. 24. Instruction to inform Carranza that the Secretary of State is formally authorized by the Ambassadors of Brazil, Argentina, and Chile and the Ministers of Bolivia, Uruguay, and Guatemala to communicate the following: “My signature to the communication of August 11 was in my official capacity.” On his own behalf he sends an identical communication.	743
41	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction to telegraph statement of conditions in Mexico City, number of Americans that have left since arrival of Constitutionalists, status of railway communication with Vera Cruz, probable number of Americans who will leave at once, and attitude of American colony toward him.	744
50	Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Sept. 4	Same subject. Reply to Department’s 41 of Sept. 3.	744
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Robertson (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Quotes Mr. Silliman’s Sent. 1.	942
	Mr. Roberston to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Sept. 5	Same subject. Inquires whether the 4-month period payments specified in the new decree are the rates per annum and are payable in currency.	942
	Mr. Naón to Mr. Lansing	Sept. 6	Political affairs. Asks when the next conference on Mexican affairs will be held.	745
	Mr. Arredondo to the President.	do	Firing and raids. Incloses copy of a communication to the Secretary of State protesting in behalf of the Carranza Government against insinuations in the American press tending to embroil the border situation and impute to the Carrancista forces participation in border disturbances, whereas the Carranza Government is the first to deplore such a state of affairs.	807
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Naón	Sept. 7	Political affairs. The conference is being postponed in expectation of Carranza’s reply to the message of Aug. 11.	745
1531	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jusserand.	do	Protection of French interests. Reply to his Aug. 23 in regard to report of threatened seizure of cotton.	1069
45	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker, (telegram).	Sept. 9	Political affairs. Reply to his No. 50. The Department is again making representations to Carranza in behalf of the suffering poor of Mexico City.	746
59	Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Forwards protest against new decree, made by American Society of Mexico.	943
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Same subject. Quotes Mr. Robertson’s Sept. 5	943
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	do	Forced loans. Refers to Mr. Bevan’s Sept. 2 and instructs to request Villa to order Peláez to withdraw demand and cease interfering.	1002
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Sept. 10	Political affairs. Transmits reply of Carranza, dated Sept. 10, to the message of Aug. 11 from the plenipotentiaries. Carranza declines to accept the invitation thereby offered; gives his reasons at length; offers, in his turn, an invitation to the plenipotentiaries to confer with him on the border for the purpose of discussing Mexican affairs, solely from the international standpoint and solely to determine whether or not they consider him to be exercising a de facto government with all the attributes for recognition as such and, if so, of recommending to their Governments his recognition in that character.	746
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Arredondo	do	Firing and raids. Reply to the letter of Sept. 6 addressed to the President. Quotes the substance of telegrams from General Funston and Colonel Bullard giving instances of firing to the American side by Carrancistas.	809
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Reply to Department’s Sept. 9. The new decree makes gradual increase of rates until Mar. 1, 1916, when rates of superseded decree will be effective; payments to be, made in gold or its equivalent.	943
	Mr. Lansing to certain American Consuls (telegram).	Sept. 11	Protection of American interests, instruction to induce all Americans, and incidentally other foreigners in their districts, to leave Mexico without any delay; directions in case of their personal danger.	837
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Quotes Mr. Parker’s Sept. 9 and instructs to continue efforts to prevent increase of tax and confiscation of mining properties.	943
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram).	do	Same subject. Reply to his No. 59 of Sept. 9, of which Mr. Silliman has been informed, with instructions.	944
	Mr. Touche to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Protection of Turkish interests. Requests intervention to protect his property in Chihuahua.	1085
	Mr. Llorente to Mr. Lansing.	Sept. 13	Political affairs. Refutes statements made by Carranza in the reply of Sept. 10, and accuses him of seeking a dictatorship.	748
	Mr. Lansing to the Plenipotentiaries of the powers in conference.	do	Same subject. Calls a meeting of the plenipotentiaries for Sept. 15.	750
	Mr. Da Gama to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Can not attend the conference on Sept. 15 on account of illness.	751
	Mr. Garrison to Mr. Lansing.	do	Firing and raids. Incloses copies of instructions which General Funston proposes to give for the suppression of raids, and approval thereof.	810
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Robertson (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Reply to his Sept. 5. Quotes Mr. Silliman’s Sept. 10.	944
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Reply to Department’s Sept. 11; gives the Mexican Government’s argument; suggests that miners present their case directly to the Secretary of Hacienda.	944
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Da Gama (telegram).	Sept. 14	Political affairs. Postpones conference until Sept. 18 and changes the meeting place to New York City.	751
	Mr. Simpich to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Sept. 15	Firing and raids. Raids by both Villa and Carranza troops into Arizona are increasing, practically without opposition. Urges that military be given more authority, with detachments at more points.	11
	Mr. Llorente to Mr. Lansing.	Sept. 17	Political affairs. Protest of Villista Government against the invitation of Carranza to the plenipotentiaries to confer with him.	751
			Same subject. Lists of replies to the message of Aug. 11, received up to Sept. 18 from military and civil officers of the Carrancista and the Conventionist factions; the former all refer the matter to Carranza, the latter refer it to Villa with the exception of certain acceptances without such reference.	752
	General Funston to Mr. Garrison.	Sept. 17	Firing and raids. Reports firing across border by Carrancista troops opposite Brownsville and return of fire, the Mexican officers trying to make it appear that United States troops fired first.	812
	Mr. Lansing to Messrs. Letcher and Carothers (telegram).	do	Protection of Turkish interests. Instruction to render good offices in behalf of Touche.	1085
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Touche (telegram).	do	Same subject. Informs him of instructions to Messrs. Letcher and Carothers.	1086
		Sept. 18	Political affairs. Stenographic report of the meeting at New York City on Sept. 18 of the plenipotentiaries of the powers in conference; consideration of Carranza’s reply of Sept. 10 and of ways and means for determining what course to pursue in respect to selection of a de facto government in Mexico; decision to request statements from the factional leaders of the grounds on which they consider their faction worthy of recognition.	754
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing.	do	Protection of American mining interests. Incloses copy of memorandum on mining taxes sent him by the Secretary of Hacienda.	945
587	Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing	do	Same subject. Requests instructions as to how to advise mine owners regarding taxes.	946
672	Mr. Letcher to Mr. Lansing.	Sept. 19	Protection of Turkish interests. Refers to Department’s Sept. 17 and reports his consequent action. Observes that Turkish subjects at Chihuahua are having recourse to the honorary German Consul in cases requiring consular assistance, it being understood that an agreement to this effect now subsists as a result of the Turco-German alliance.	1086
	Mr. Llorente to Mr. Lansing.	Sept. 22	Revolutionary claims. The Conventionist Government of Mexico states that it is incumbent exclusively upon the Federal Congress to acknowledge and order payment of national debts; hence Mr. Carranza lacks authority in the matter, and the Conventionist Government, while admitting the existence of such claims, considers necessary the restoration of constitutional order before Mexico can proceed to examine them.	836
	Mr. Carr to Mr. Simpich	Sept. 27	Firing and raids. His Sept. 15 has been forwarded to the War Department for appropriate action.	812
	Mr. Stadden to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Sept. 29	Religious orders. Reports confiscation at Colima of church property.	1028
1527	Mr. Bevan to Mr Lansing	Sept. 30	Protection of American oil interests. Incloses copy of Carranza’s decree of Aug. 14, prohibiting drilling within 30 meters of boundaries of oil properties.	890
	Mr. Polk to Mr. Belt (telegram).	Oct. 1	Firing and raids. Instruction to represent to Carranza the serious nature of an attack made Sept. 23 at Los Pelados in which Carrancista soldiers crossed to American territory, attacked American soldiers and killed and mutilated two of them. This is one of many such atrocities, and as Carranza claims to have authority in that district the responsibility appears to rest upon him.	812
	Mr. Montague to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Protection of Chinese interests. Reports killing and wounding of Chinese. Appeal made to General Calles for protection.	1095
	Mr. Belt to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Oct. 2	Firing and raids. Instructions of Oct. 1 urgently presented; an early reply is promised.	813
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Belt (telegram).	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Instruction to request restoration of property of Felipe Muriedos, a Spanish subject.	1044
	Mr. Belt to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Oct. 3	Firing and raids. Reports delays by Carranza in replying concerning the atrocity at Los Pelados Crossing.	813
	Mr. Lansing to the Plenipotentiaries of the conferring powers.	Oct. 5	Political affairs. Calls a meeting of the plenipotentiaries of the powers in conference for Oct. 9.	762
115	Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing	do	Same subject. Transmits message from the American Society of Mexico renewing their request for aid to the distressed citizens of the capital.	762
	Mr. Belt to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Firing and raids. Transmits reply of Carranza in the Los Pelados matter. It states the surprise of Carranza at the contents of the American note, declares he has had no news of the matter, but has ordered an investigation. If the American allegations are found true, he will have the guilty punished. Reiterates his resentment at the Department’s assumption that the report is true.	814
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Llorente.	do	Revolutionary claims. Acknowledgment of his communication of Sent. 22. 1915.	836
	The plenipotentiaries of the conferring powers to Mr. Lansing.	Oct. 6	Political affairs. Accept the invitation to meet on Oct. 9.	763
	Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Lansing.	do	Firing and raids. Carranza instructs him to say that he has no knowledge of the alleged Los Pelados affair and it would be unjust for the Department to presume that he would acquiesce in such acts.	814
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Arredondo.	Oct. 6	Same subject. Refers to his Sept. 1 and repeats the substance of information from the War Department regarding the attacks from the Mexican side at or near Brownsville on American troops; the latter were not the aggressors in any of the many instances; the Mexican commander at Matamoros has done nothing to stop the attacks.	815
	Mr. Riaño to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Requests restoration of certain colleges in Yucatan, property of Spanish subjects.	1044
	Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Lansing.	Oct. 7	Political, affairs. Transmits a résumé of the Constitutionalist claims to recognition. Officially states that the Mexican Government will continue to afford guaranties of protection of the lives and properties of foreigners and will satisfy indemnities for damages caused by revolution.	763
	Mr. Llorente to Mr. Lansing.	Oct. 8	Same subject. Transmits a résumé of the Villista claims to recognition.	765
	Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Lansing.	do	Religious orders. States the attitude of the Constitutionalist Government toward the Catholic Church in Mexico.	1028
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Riaño (telegram).	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Reply to his Oct. 6; appropriate instructions have been sent to Vera Cruz.	1045
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Belt (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction to request of Carranza to order restoration of the Colleges in Yucatan referred to in Mr. Riaño’s Oct. 6.	1045
	Mr. Bonney to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Requests representations to Carranza as to protection of property of Spanish Vice Consul at San Luis Potosi.	1045
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. McAdoo (telegram).	Oct. 9	Exportation of arms. Requests instruction of customs officers to detain until further notice all shipments of arms for use in Mexico.	780
	Mr. Malburn to Mr. Lansing.	do	Same subject. Quotes instructions sent as requested.	780
	Mr. Lansing to certain American Consuls (telegram).	do	Protection of American interests. Instruction to advise all Americans in their districts to leave for the border. Directions in case of their personal danger.	838
93	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram).	do	Same subject. Same purport	838
	Mr. Lansing to Messrs. Edwards, Carothers, and Cobb (telegram).	do	Same subject. Same purport	838
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Letcher (telegram).	do	Same subject. same purport	838
	Mr. Lansing to the principal American Missions in Europe (telegram).	Oct. 11	Political affairs. Informs them that the Secretary of State, the Ambassadors of Argentina, Brazil, and Chile, and the Ministers of Bolivia, Uruguay and Guatemala, in conference on Oct. 9, after careful consideration of the facts, found that the Carrancista party is the only party possessing the essentials for recognition as the de facto government of Mexico, and they have so reported to their respective Governments.	767
	Mr. Bevan to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Oct. 12	Same subject. Reports General Pelaez in control of the oil fields near Tuxpam; Carranza could drive him out with about a thousand men.	767
	Mr. Calderón to Mr. Lansing.	Oct. 13	Same subject. Informs him that he is authorized by his Government (Bolivia) to recognize Carranza.	767
	Mr. Belt to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Reply to Department’s Oct. 2. The Foreign Office requests that this and any other cases that may arise involving Spanish subjects be handled through Spanish representative fully accredited before the Constitutionalist Government.	1045
	Mr. Suárez Mujica to Mr. Lansing.	Oct. 14	Political affairs. Informs him that he is authorized by his Government (Chile) to reach an understanding with the other conferees as to the time and form for the recognition of a Mexican Government.	768
	Mr. Da Gama to Mr. Lansing.	Oct. 15	Same subject. Informs him that he is authorized by his Government (Brazil) to proceed in regard to recognition of a government in Mexico.	768
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Belt (telegram).	Oct. 16	Same subject. Instruction to urge Carranza to take prompt action to put an end to the activities of Pelaez and his lawless bands.	768
	Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Oct. 16	Same subject. Urges closing of the ports on the border against Villa and to discontinue making representations to him, in the probability of thereby causing his complete collapse and a turnover all along the line.	769
	Mine & Smelter Operators’ to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Protest against mining taxes.	946
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Beltt (telegram).	do	protection of Spanish interests, instruction to make the representations requested in Mr. Bonney’s Oct. 8.	1046
	Mr. Crane to the Plenipotentiaries of the powers in conference.	Oct. 18	Political affairs. On behalf of the Secretary of State, calls a meeting of the plenipotentiaries for Oct. 18.	770
	Mr. Blocker to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Protection of French interests. Reports confiscation of coal mines largely French and American owned and requests renewal of protest.	1069
	Mr. Belt to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Oct. 19	Political affairs. General Carranza does hot desire to be considered President but the title “in charge of the Executive Power of the Republic”; he will not call general elections until after municipal elections; other information imparted by Carranza as to his plans.	770
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker to all American Embassies and Legations throughout the world; and to certain consular officers in Mexico (telegram).	do	Same subject. “This Government to-day recognized the de facto Government of Mexico, of which General Venustiano Carranza is the Chief Executive.”	771
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Arredondo.	do	Same subject. Informs him that the President of the United States takes this opportunity of extending recognition to the de facto Government of Mexico, of which General Venustiano Carranza is the Chief Executive. This Government will be pleased to receive formally a diplomatic representative thereof and to accredit its diplomatic representative thereto. Requests him to inform General Carranza of the foregoing.	771
	Mr. Lansing to the Ministers at Washington of various Latin American Governments.	do	Same subject. Informs them of the recognition of the de facto Government of Mexico of which General Carranza is the Chief Executive. This is informally communicated at the instance of all the members of the Conference.	771
	Mr. Lansing to all European members of the Diplomatic Corps at Washington, the Japanese Ambassador, and the Ministers of China and Siam.	do	Same subject. Informs them of the recognition as above, adding that the American diplomatic representatives at the capitals of their respective Governments have been instructed to advise those Governments of the fact.	772
		do	Same subject. proclamation prohibiting the exportation of arms and ammunition from the United States to Mexico. Same proclamation, p. 780, exportation of arms.	772
	Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Lansing.	do	Same subject. Informs him that he has transmitted the contents of his note of Oct. 19 to Mr. Carranza.	773
	Mr. Belt to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Reports reading notification of recognition to officials of the de facto Government and presenting it in writing to the Secretary of Foreign Relations.	773
	The President to Mr. McAdoo.	do	Exportation of arms. Instructs him, as an exception to the embargo resulting from the foregoing proclamation, to instruct the appropriate officers of the Treasury Department to permit exportation of munitions of war for the use of the recognized de facto Government of Mexico or for industrial or commercial uses, excepting through ports along the international boundary in the States of Chihuahua and Sonora and all the ports in Lower California.	781
	Mr. Lansing to the Mine & Smelter Operators’ Association (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Reply to their Oct. 16.	947
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Alger (telegram).	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Instruction to request General Dieguez to withdraw demand for 100,000 pesos on the Bank of Mazatlan.	1046
	Mr. Belt to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Oct. 20	Political affairs. Transmits note from Secretary of Foreign Relations of the de facto Government acknowledging receipt of the notice of recognition; at the first opportunity a diplomatic representative will be accredited to this Government and one from this Government received with pleasure.	774
	Mr. Gregory to Mr. Lansing.	Oct. 20	Exportation of arms. Informs him of the action taken in pursuance of the proclamation.	782
	Mr. Belt to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Oct. 21	Protection of Spanish interests. Reply to Department’s Oct. 16; refers to his Oct. 13; the Carranza government desires only direct representations from accredited representatives of foreign governments in the interests of their nationals. “Heretofore the United States has made many of these representations at request of foreign governments.”	1046
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Reply to Department’s Oct. 8; refers to his Oct. 13 and fifth Oct. 21. Requests general instructions on the point they involve.	1046
	Same to same (telegram)	Oct. 22	Political affairs. Informs him of recognition of the de facto Government of Mexico by the Governments of Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia [Chile?], Uruguay, and Guatemala. Guaymas, the last port held by Villa, has been taken by the Government forces.	774
	Mr. Garrison to Mr. Lansing.	do	Firing and raids. Transmits, with his approval, General Funston’s recommendation that strong representations be made immediately to Carranza concerning the bandit bands. If he should not act promptly, the port of Brownsville should be closed and no intercourse across the boundary allowed in that district.	815
109	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram).	Oct. 23	Political affairs. Reply to his 115 of Oct. 5. Department is informed that postal authorities are doing what is possible to forward mail; currency, taxation, and other matters are receiving Department’s earnest attention.	774
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Belt (telegram).	do	Firing and raids. Instruction immediately to request Carranza to issue positive orders to commander at Matamoros to break up bands of bandits and to arrest De la Rosa.	816
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Davis (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Reply to his 587 of Sept. 18.	947
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Bonney (telegram).	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Reply to his Oct. 8. The Foreign Office requests representations as to Spanish interests to be made directly by accredited Spanish representatives in Mexico.	1047
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Riaño and other ambassadors.	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Informs them that the de facto Government of Mexico has informed the Department’s representative that it desires to deal directly with the accredited representatives of foreign governments concerning the interests of their nationals.	1047
	Mr. Polk to Mr. Jusserand	Oct. 26	Protection of French interests. [The same as to Mr. Riaño on Oct. 23.]	1069
	Mr. Polk to Mr. von Bernstorff.	do	Protection of German interests. [The same as to Mr. Riaño on Oct. 23.]	1071
	Mr. Ferguson to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Oct. 27	Firing and raids. Earnestly appeals for action by the Department, urging upon Carranza prompt and vigorous measures with the bandits; border raids increasing and our forces helpless under their present orders.	816
	Mr. Bevan to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Oct. 28	Political affairs. It is highly probable that the Tuxpam oil fields will be turned over to Carranza as the result of peace negotiations now in progress between General Nafarrate and the Villa leaders Pelaez and Salazar.	775
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Kai Fu Shah.	do	Protection of Chinese interests. In matters concerning the interests of foreign governments, de facto Government of Mexico desires to deal directly with accredited representatives of those governments.	1096
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hussein.	Oct. 29	Protection of Turkish interests. Reply to his Mar. 30; incloses copy of Mr. Letcher’s Sept. 19; requests information as to the desires of his Government regarding American representation in Mexico.	1087
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Ferguson (telegram).	Oct. 30	Firing and raids. The Department would greatly appreciate cooperation of the Governor of Texas in Brownsville district.	817
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram)	do	Same subject. General Funston is particularly anxious about the Agua Prieta situation as Villa intends attacking the American side.	817
179	Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing	do	Protection of American mining interests. Incloses memorandum on mining tax decree of Mar. 1, approved by the International Association.	947
	Mr. Carothers to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Oct. 31	Political affairs. Villa to-day received from newspaper men his first information of the recognition of Carranza; he was very indignant, said he would attack Agua Prieta, and has drawn in his troops within a radius of 5 miles.	775
	Mr. Belt to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Nov. 1	Firing and raids. Carranza promises to attend to Brownsville matter; has ordered arrest of De la Rosa and other bandits. Has bad advisers.	818
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Belt (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Instruction to discuss with Carranza payment of mining taxes in territory not under his Government’s control, and request full protection of American interests.	950
	Same to same (telegram).	do	Taxation. Instruction to ask of Carranza that full protection be given Americans against illegal tax collections.	979
	Mr. Carothers to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Nov. 2	Firing and raids. Villa has begun attack on Agua Prieta. General Funston conferred with him this morning.	818
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Many bullets crossing the line but both sides apparently trying to prevent it.	818
	Mr. Ferguson to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Reply to his Oct. 30. Will cooper ate.	818
	General Funston to War Department (telegram).	do	Same subject. Agua Prieta can not be seriously attacked without bullets falling on American side and without authority to cross the border our troops can do nothing to prevent it. Villa’s attack is about to be intensified.	819
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Ferguson (telegram).	Nov. 3	Same subject. Refers to his telegram of Oct. 27 to the President. Informs him of Carranza’s promises.	819
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Gregory.	Nov. 4	Exportation of arms. Requests his ruling as to the applicability of the term “munitions of war,” as used in the proclamation, to certain freight cars coal and cattle.	782
	Mr. Bevan to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Nov. 5	Political affairs. Refers to his Oct. 28; reports the success of the peace conference and that Genera Pelaez will remain in command of the Tuxpam district as an officer of the de facto Government.	775
621	Mr. Davis to Mr. Lansing	do	Protection of American mining interests. States the situation of American mine owners.	950
	Mr. Alger to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Reports execution of Department’s instruction of Oct. 19; favorable action taken by Mexican authorities.	1047
	Mr. Belt to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Nov. 9	Firing and raids. Foreign Secretary says Carranza will attend to Matamoros situation when he goes there. Arrangements have already been made whereby American and Mexican forces can pursue bandits 15 leagues into the other’s territory.	819
151	Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Nov. 10	Protection of American mining interests. Requests information as to status of representations concerning taxes.	951
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Belt (telegram).	Nov. 11	Political affairs. Special Agent Silliman has repeatedly been told by the de facto Government to take up with the Governors of the States in which they occurred various matters brought to the de facto Government’s attention. The Department considers that diplomatic representations to political subdivisions are regular only in exceptional cases and that the de facto Government is obliged to entertain and act on representations made to it by this Department, and instructs him so to suggest to General Carranza.	776
129	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram).	do	Same subject. What information have you regarding the activities of Zapata? Keep Department advised of important developments.	776
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Belt (telegram).	do	Firing and raids. His Nov. 9. This Department has no record of any such arrangement for pursuit of bandits as he mentions. So inform Carranza if he is proceeding on the assumption that there is one.	820
130	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Reply to his Nov. 10. The decree of Aug. 31 is the only result to date of Department’s representations.	951
	Mr. McPherson to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Nov. 13	Protection of American interests. Reports conditions of Guaymas; immediate protection necessary to prevent repetition of atrocities by Indians.	839
	Admiral Winslow to Mr. Daniels (telegram).	do	Same subject. Reports dangers to settlers in Yaqui Valley. Suggests compelling Mexican Government adequately to garrison the valley immediately; as the only alternative, suggests an expeditionary force of his command with discretionary orders to land as required by occasion.	839
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. He has ordered the commander of the New Orleans urgently to request General Dieguez to send an adequate force to protect settlers in the Yaqui Valley.	839
	Mr. Daniels to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Nov. 15	Same subject. Admiral Winslow will not be permitted to land forces at Guaymas; every possible effort should therefore be made to obtain adequate protection from Mexican authorities.	840
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Same subject. American settlers request troops in Yaqui Valley for their protection. Instructs him to request that General Dieguez be ordered to station permanent guards wherever necessary in the valley.	840
155	Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Nov. 16	Protection of American mining interests. Forwards protest of International Association and International Mining Association of Mexico against the mine tax decree, with request for renewed representations.	915
	Mr. Glenn to Mr. Lansing	do	Protection of Spanish interests. There is no Spanish representative in Guanajuato; many requests for protection come to him from Spanish subjects, who claim that in other places Spaniards are protected by the United States.	1047
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Daniels	Nov. 17	Protection of American interests. Reply to his Nov. 15.	840
	Admiral Winslow to Mr. Daniels (telegram).	do	Same subject. Reports raid on Los Mochis; General Dieguez has ordered General Munos to order troops there; but this is insufficient without reliable guaranty from Carranza of strong and permanent force in the Yaqui Valley.	840
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Further report on conditions at Los Mochis.	841
	Mr. Phillips to Mr. Jusserand.	do	Protection of French interests. Informs him of action taken as to the Korrigan II and Korriqan III.	1070
158	Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Nov. 18	Political affairs. Reply to the foregoing. Zapata Convention has undoubtedly split but he has no reliable information. Food conditions temporarily improved; currency and taxation questions sources of severe criticism; railroad service bad.	776
	Mr. Gregory to Mr. Lansing.	do	Exportation of arms. Opinion of the Attorney General in reply to the request of Nov. 4.	783
	Admiral Winslow to Mr. Daniels (telegram).	do	Protection of American interests. Reports increasingly serious conditions at Los Mochis.	841
133	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. The Department is sending instructions to Mr. Silliman regarding the subject of his 155 of Nov. 16.	952
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction to request reduction of mine tax to suit existing conditions.	952
697	Mr. Alger to Mr. Lansing	Nov. 19	Protection of American interests. Reports his efforts to secure protection of Mexican Government for Los Mochis.	842
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Reply to Department’s Nov. 15. Carranza promises proper instructions to Dieguez.	843
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction to urge Carranza immediately to station adequate guard at Los Mochis.	843
	Mr. Haff to Mr. Lansing	do	Taxation. Requests a statement regarding the policy of the Department as to protection of Americans in Mexico from illegal taxation.	980
1347	Mr. Canada to Mr. Lansing.	do	Forced loans. Incloses decree confiscating cotton crops in the Laguna district.	1003
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Daniels.	Nov. 20	Protection of American interests. Requests that Admiral Winslow be instructed to keep the Annapolis at Topobolobampo until order has been restored at Los Mochis.	843
	Mr. Belt to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Refers to Department’s Nov. 19 to Silliman. Government promises guard at Los Mochis.	844
	Admiral Winslow to Mr. Daniels (telegram).	do	Same subject. Urges greater pressure by the United States on Carranza Government.	844
	Mr. Daniels to Mr. Lansing.	do	Same subject. Reply to his Nov. 17; refers to recent correspondence.	844
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Reply to Department’s Nov. 18; mining taxes have been taken up again by wire.	952
	Admiral Winslow to Mr. Daniels (telegram).	Nov. 21	Protection of American interests. Reports still worse conditions at Los Mochis.	845
	Mr. Daniels to Mr. Lansing.	Nov. 22	Same subject. Reply to his Nov. 20	845
	Mr. McPherson to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Urgent steps should be taken at once to obtain protection for both Yaqui Valley and Los Mochis.	845
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Simpich (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction to request General Obregon to order an adequate garrison at Los Mochis permanently.	845
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	Nov. 22	Same subject. Instruction to urge General Carranza to’ order an adequate garrison at Los Mochis immediately.	846
	Mr. Garrett to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Reply to Department’s Nov. 22 to Silliman.	846
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Garrett (telegram).	do	Same subject. Refers to Department’s Nov. 22 to Silliman and instructs him to take the matter up with General Carranza.	846
	Mr. Polk to Mr. Silliman.	do	Protection of American mining interests. Refers to his Sept. 18 and instructs him to bring to the attention of the authorities the statements in the inclosed memorandum and to request an early and careful consideration thereof.	953
161	Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Reports a further increase in mining taxes	954
	Mr. Simpich to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Nov. 23	Protection of American interests. Reply to Department’s Nov. 22; Obregon promises troops for Los Mochis.	847
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Garrett (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction to say to Carranza that this government expects him to permit the landing of an adequate force of American marines to furnish protection to American interests at Los Mochis, if he is unable to send immediately sufficient troops to protect those interests. In view of the permission for passage of Carranza troops across American soil heretofore given there should be no objection to the landing of American marines to protect American interests at Los Mochis.	847
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Daniels	do	Same subject. Requests that the Maryland be equipped for a trip to Topolobampo.	847
	Mr. Garrett to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Reply to Department’s Nov. 22 and 23; representations made to Carranza.	848
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Reports Carranza’s reply to Department’s Nov. 23; refuses to permit landing of American marines.	848
698	Mr. Alger to Mr. Lansing	do	Same subject. Incloses correspondence with Mexican authorities regarding the sacking of Los Mochis and request for protection.	848
1546	Mr. Bevan to Mr. Lansing	do	Protection of American oil interests, Incloses copy of Carranza’s decree of Nov. 15 requiring statements by oil companies to be filed within 60 days under penalty of confiscation of their properties and exclusion from oil business in Mexico.	890
	Mr. Carothers to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Obregon has advised mining companies in Sonora to resume work, guaranteeing safety of person and property.	954
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Protection of French interests. Reports that the Coahuila authorities will meet coal company representatives for the purpose of restoring the mines to their owners.	1070
	Same to same (telegram)	Nov. 24	Protection of American interests. Replies to Department’s Nov. 22; reports promises made by the government.	850
	Mr. Daniels to Admiral Winslow (telegram).	do	Same subject. Orders expeditionary force sent immediately to Topolobampo.	850
	Mr. Simpich to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Nov. 26	Firing and raids. Villa troops have opened fire on American soldiers at Nogales. Our troops are returning fire.	820
	Same to same	do	Firing and raids. Nogales occupied by Carrancistas. Order restored.	820
	Mr. Daniels to Mr. Lansing.	do	Protection of American interests. Reply to Department’s Nov. 23; notice of order sent Admiral Winslow.	850
141	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction to urge that General Dieguez send at least 300 troops to Yaqui Valley	851
699	Mr. Alger to Mr. Lansing.	do	Same subject. Refers to his No. 698 and incloses further correspondence regarding the situation at Los Mochis.	851
	Mr. Carothers to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Inquires whether decision can de secured from Carranza before the 30th; and requests opinion as to taxes in Villa territory.	954
	Mr. Polk to Mr. Parker (telegram).	No v. 27	Same subject. Incloses copy of Mr. Davis’ 621 of Nov. 5, with instruction to bring its substance to the attention of the authorities in connection with previous representations, and earnestly continue his efforts to obtain material reductions of mining taxes.	955
145	Same to same	do	Same subject. Refers to his Nov. 22 and instructs him to protest against proposed increase in mining taxes.	955
239	Mr. Polk to Mr. Davis	Nov. 27	Same subject. Reply to his 621 of Nov. 5, referring to the instruction to Mr. Parker, of even date.	955
	Mr. Polk to Mr. Carothers (telegram).	do	Same subject. Reply to his Nov. 26. Instruction to inform Americans that Department believes taxes paid in Villa territory Should be paid under a protest to be made a matter of record and payment receipted for.	956
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman.	do	Same subject. Incloses copy of Mr. Parker’s Oct. 30 and its inclosure, the latter to be brought to the attention of the authorities.	956
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker	do	Same subject. His Oct. 30 has been copied to Mr. Silliman for presentation to the authorities.	956
	Mr. Polk to Mr. Parker (telegram).	do	Forced loans. Informs him of substance of Mr. Canada’s Nov. 19 and instructs him to protest.	1004
	Admiral Winslow to Mr. Daniels (telegram).	Nov. 28	Protection of American interests. Reports looting at Los Mochis.	853
	Same to same (telegram)	Nov. 29	Same subject. Situation in Yaqui valley dangerous; all possible pressure should be put on General Dieguez to protect settlers.	853
	Mr. Roosevelt to Mr. Lansing.	do	Same subject. Refers to Admiral Winslow’s M–3149.	853
	Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Lansing.	do	Same subject. Adequate protection will be given American settlers at Los Mochis.	854
706	Mr. Alger to Mr. Lansing	do	Same subject. Refers to his Nos. 697, 698, and 699 and incloses his reply to General Munos for his protection.	854
	American National Bank to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Taxation. Requests advice as to payment of taxes in Lower California.	981
	Mr. Lansing to American National Bank (telegram).	Nov. 30	Taxation. Reply to his Nov. 29. If Lower California authorities insist on payment, American citizens should pay under protest, making the protest a matter of record if possible, and taking receipts.	982
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Haff	do	Taxation. Reply to his Nov. 19, stating the Department’s attitude toward payment of taxes by American citizens to de facto Mexican authorities.	982
152	Mr. Lansing to Messrs. Parker and Simpich (telegram).	Dec. 1	Protection of American interests. Instruction to urge authorities to give adequate protection at Los Mochis and other points.	854
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Daniels	Dec. 2	Same subject. Reply to his Nov. 29; incloses Mr. Arredondo’s reply.	855
	Mr. Simpich to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Dec. 3	Same subject. Reply to Departments Dec. 1. Obregon says the desired orders have been given.	855
	Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Lansing.	do	Same subject. Carranza’s Government will afford every guaranty at Los Mochis.	855
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Glenn (telegram).	Dec. 6	Protection of Spanish interests. Reply to his Nov. 16. In the absence of the Spanish Consul, he may exercise informal good offices with local officials in behalf of Spanish subjects, who, however, should be advised to appeal to agents of their Government in Mexico.	1048
175	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram).	Dec. 10	Protection of American interests. Instruction to state the pleasure of this government on learning of prospects of adequate measures by the de facto government.	856
176	Same to same (telegram).	Dec. 11	Same subject. Instruction to urge immediate reinforcements for garrisons in Yaqui Valley.	856
	Admiral Winslow to Mr. Daniels (telegram).	do	Same subject. States dangerous conditions in Yaqui Valley.	856
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Forwards copy of telegram to General Dieguez.	857
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. No answer from General Dieguez; General Munos admits that landing military forces in case of sudden Indian attack would be justified.	857
	Mr. Carothers to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Dec. 12	Political affairs. A third party movement is very apparent at El Paso, undoubtedly backed by Felix Diaz faction. Several Villista generals are receiving overtures for delivery of Juarez to the new party as its base.	777
179	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram).	do	Protection of American interests. Urge immediate stationing sufficient forces in Yaqui Valley.	858
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Simpich (telegram).	do	Same subject. Urge immediate stationing sufficient forces in Yaqui Valley.	858
	Mr. Simpich to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Dec. 13	Same subject. Reply to Department’s Dec. 12	858
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Riaño and other ambassadors.	Dec. 13	Protection of Spanish interests. Representations through the Department’s agents in regard to foreign-owned business houses in which little or no American capital is invested will not be acceptable to the de facto government of Mexico, and should be made by the appropriate diplomatic representatives of the countries whose citizens are concerned.	1048
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jusserand.	do	Protection of French interests. [The same as to Mr. Riaño on this date.]	1070
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Simpich (telegram).	Dec. 15	Protection of American interests. Instruction to inform Obregon of necessity of adequate troops in Yaqui Valley.	858
	Mr. Edwards to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Dec. 17	Political affairs. Transmits copy of a communication to the President from Military Governor Avila of Chihuahua informing him that General Villa has agreed to leave the country on the understanding that the President will extend full guaranties to him.	777
	Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Dec. 18	Same subject. Transmits copies of telegrams exchanged between Governor Avila and General Obregon, the latter informing the Governor that Villa is outlawed; the unconditional surrender of other Villista officers will be accepted. States that Villa is presumed to be on his way to the United States and that request will be made for permission for certain officers to cross the border for conference; this will be referred to General Pershing if made.	778
	Mr. Carothers to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Dec. 19	Same subject. Surrender of State of Chihuahua by Villistas is being considered in conference with Carranza authorities. Villa will probably accept offer of refuge.	778
	Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Villista and Carranza officials have agreed in conference that amnesty be granted all Villa forces, who should declare allegiance to de facto Government. No amnesty asked for Villa.	778
	Same to same (telegram)	Dec. 20	Same subject. Amnesty agreement now signed and turnover expected soon. Villa left Chihuahua to-day with 800 men, destination unknown.	779
	Mr. Simpich to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Dec. 21	Same subject. General Obregon requests permission to pass through the United States to El Paso.	779
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Simpich (telegram).	do	Same subject. General Obregon is authorized as requested, provided he travels as a civilian and unarmed. So inform Federal authorities on the border.	779
	General Barnum to War Department (telegram).	do	Firing and raids. Mexicans deliberately fired across boundary killing one man. Our troops have orders to return any deliberate firing from Mexican side.	820
	Mr. Simpich to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Protection of American interests. Recommends vigorous representations to Carranza in regard to Obregon’s failure as to troops in Yaqui Valley.	859
	Admiral Winslow to Mr. Daniels (telegram).	do	Same subject. Reports trouble in Yaqui Valley. Requests instructions in regards to landing troops.	859
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Further reports concerning Mexican military situation in Yaqui Valley.	860
	Mr. Daniels to Admiral Winslow (telegram).	do	Same subject. Troops will not be landed without instructions from the Department.	860
	Admiral Winslow to Mr. Daniels (telegram).	do	Same subject. Further reports on Yaqui Valley situation.	860
	Same to same (telegram)	Dec. 22	Same subject. Encouraging report concerning Obregon and the Yaqui Valley situation.	861
	Mr. Simpich to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. Reports Mexican military movements against Yaquis.	861
875	General Funston to the Adjutant General (telegram).	do	Same subject. Reports concerning movements of Obregon’s Army.	861
790	Mr. Hostetter to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Same subject. General assures him that Sonora will soon have no Yaqui question.	861
	Mr. Neale to Mr. Lansing	do	Protection of American mining interests. Argument against mining laws in behalf of the American Smelting & Refining Co.	957
197	Mr. Parker to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Taxation. Requests advice as to whether Americans should pay tax to the Oaxaca local authorities o to the central government.	982
	Mr. Lux to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Reports request of the Spanish Consul at Vera Cruz for admission of four Spaniards to refuge on American war vessels.	1049
193	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Parker (telegram).	Dec. 24	Taxation. Refers to his 197; reiterates the Department’s policy as to payment of taxes to de facto authorities.	983
	Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Dec. 27	Political affairs. General Obregon to-day mustering out former Villa soldiers in Juarez, with apparent entire success.	779
	Mr. Neale to Mr. Lansing	do	Protection of American mining interests. Requests that Department obtain from Mr. Arredondo an opinion as to the present status of the mining tax.	958
	Mr. Loeb to Mr. Lansing	do	Same subject. Incloses petition of Mine & Smelter Operators petition for abrogation of mining tax decrees of 1915.	959
	Mr. Daniels to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Dec. 28	Protection of American interests. Incloses copy of a report of operations of the Pacific Fleet in Mexican waters.	862
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Silliman (telegram).	do	Protection of American mining interests. Instruction to present to Carranza Department’s telegram of June 30 and very earnestly renew representations concerning mining tax decrees.	962
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Lux (telegram).	do	Protection of Spanish interests. Reply to his Dec. 22. This Government is not disposed to extend refuge to foreigners on American war vessels except in cases of extreme urgency; the cases mentioned do not appear to be of this nature.	1049
	Mr. Silliman to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Dec. 29	Protection of American mining interests. In compliance with Department’s Dec. 28, he will go to Carranza at San Luis Potosi on Dec. 30.	963
	Father Kelley to Mr. Lansing.	Dec. 30	Religious orders. Incloses documents pertaining to persecution of Catholics in Mexico. Suggests what can be done by the Department to relieve the situation.	1029
	Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Dec. 31	Political affairs. General Obregon will cross to Juarez to-night and go south; he says that most of the Villa and Rodriguez men have surrendered, but Villa and Rodriguez have so far escaped.	780
	Mr. Arredondo to Mr. Lansing.	do	Exportation of arms. Suggests discontinuance of the embargo as to Chihuahua, Sonora, and Lower California.	785

MOROCCO.

No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
506	Mr. Blake to Mr. Lansing	1915. Dec. 8	French protectorate. Protest of the United States against removal of certain cases from the civil to the French military courts. Incloses copy of notice of the decision of the French Resident General, whereby certain cases have been removed from the civil courts for trial before the French military courts.	1097
793	Mr. Polk to Mr. Sharp	Dec. 29	Same subject. Incloses copy of the foregoing with instruction to protest against the action taken by the Resident General in so far as it affects citizens of the United States, in order to prevent waiver by the United States of its rights in Morocco.	1098

NETHERLANDS.

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No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
73	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Van Dyke.	1915. Jan. 13	Opium convention. Incloses copy of a note from the Netherlands Minister transmitting copy of a protocol for signature by the plenipotentiaries of the Governments that have ratified the Opium Convention, upon signature of which the convention will go into effect as to the Governments signing. Instruction to sign.	1100
92	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Rappard.	do	Same subject. Reply to his Dec. 17 (For. Rel., 1914) informing him that instructions have this day been sent to the American Minister to sign the protocol.	1101
145	Mr. Van Dyke to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 11	Same subject. Reports having signed the protocol, followed by China and the Netherlands. No other signatures yet. Advises instructions to American diplomatic officers to promote signature by other nations, especially in South America.	1101
204	Same to same	do	Same subject. Amplifies the foregoing	1101
96	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Van Dyke.	Mar. 11	Same subject. Reply to his No. 204 of Feb. 11; instructs him to advise the Netherlands Government of the proclamation of the convention.	1102
		Aug. 21	Arbitration agreement between the United States and the Netherlands extending the duration of the convention of May 2, 1908. Proclamation.	1099
200	Mr. Polk to Mr. Van Dyke (telegram).	Sept. 23	Opium convention. Requests a list of the countries that have deposited their ratifications of the convention; inquires whether there is a prospect that governments that have deposited ratifications will effectuate the convention as the United States, China, and the Netherlands have done.	1103
392	Mr. Van Dyke to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Sept. 28	Same subject. Reply to the foregoing. Gives list of countries that have deposited ratifications; it is difficult to judge the present prospect of effectuation of the convention by other countries.	1103

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No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hale (telegram).	1915. Jan. 28	Proposed canal treaty with Nicaragua; protests of Salvador and Costa Rica. Misunderstanding with Costa Rica removed; negotiations for a treaty with Costa Rica similar to that pending with Nicaragua are now going on. Requests statement of apparent attitude in Costa Rica.	1104
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Long (telegram).	do	Same subject. Same purport as the foregoing, adding that the Department is willing to make similar treaties with Salvador and Honduras.	1105
63	Mr. Hale to Mr. Bryan	Feb. 3	Same subject. Reply to Department’s Jan. 28. The President of Costa Rica is of the same mind as reported in Mr. Hale’s Aug. 13, 1914; incloses newspaper report of an interview with the President, and of his note to the Foreign Office requesting an informal statement of the Government’s attitude.	1105
25	Mr. Long to Mr. Bryan	Feb. 4	Same subject. Reply to Department’s Jan. 28. The Government is giving the matter serious consideration.	1106
	Same to same (telegram)	Feb. 11	Same subject. The purport or Department’s Jan. 28 has been communicated to the Foreign Office, the President and the President-elect, none of whom desire to enter into an arrangement such as suggested; suggestions.	1107
65	Mr. Hale to Mr. Bryan	Feb. 12	Same subject. Refers to his No. 63 of Feb. 3; incloses reply to his note of Feb. 3 to the Foreign Office and of his response of Feb. 12.	1107
68	Same to same	Feb. 27	Same subject. Refers to his Nos. 63 and 65 of Feb. 3 and 12; incloses the reply of the Foreign Office to his note of Feb. 12, embodying the views of Costa Rica as reported in his telegram of Feb. 26.	1109
	Mr. Jefferson to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 1	Same subject. Requests permission for an inspection trip in Fonseca Bay, which the President of Nicaragua would be invited to participate in.	1112
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Jefferson (telegram).	Mar. 5	Same subject. Reply to the foregoing. The Chattanooga will convey the President on the trip.	1112
	Same to same (telegram)	Mar. 6	Same subject. Incloses copy of a letter from the Department to the Minister of Nicaragua, expressing this Government’s regret at the delay of the Senate to ratify the treaty. Instruction to deliver a copy to the Foreign Office.	1112
	Mr. Chamorro to Mr. Bryan.	Mar. 12	Same subject. Reply to the letter mentioned in the foregoing.	1113
153	Mr. Jefferson to Mr. Bryan.	Mar. 13	Same subject. Incloses copy of reply of the President to his note in pursuance of Department’s Mar. 6.	1113
	Same to same (telegram)	Mar. 18	Same subject. Refers to his Mar. 1 and Department’s Mar. 5. The President greatly enjoyed the trip around Fonseca Bay.	1114
155	Same to same	Mar. 21	Same subject. Elaboration of the foregoing	1114
	Mr. Long to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 26	Same subject. Reports the suggestion of the President of an all-Central-American alliance with the United States which would solve the canal problem.	1115
37	Same to same	Mar. 27	Same subject and purport	1116
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Long (telegram).	Apr. 4	Same subject. Reply to his telegram of Mar. 26; instruction to secure from the Foreign Office the outline of such a plan as Salvador would favor, and to inquire as to its attitude to the inclusion of Honduras in the plan.	1117
	Mr. Long to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Apr. 9	Same subject. Salvador is pleased that this Government is willing to consider the plan presented.	1117
162	Mr. Jefferson to Mr. Bryan.	May 17	Protection of Chinese citizens by the American Legation. Incloses copy of a note from certain Chinese requesting the aid of the Legation in case of need for protection of life and property; requests instruction.	1119
53	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Jefferson.	July 6	Same subject. Reply to his No. 162 of May 17. Instructs him to be guided by the Department’s instruction No. 114 of July 15, 1908, to Minister Coolidge.	1120
186	Mr. Jefferson to Mr. Lansing.	Aug. 7	Same subject. Incloses copy of his note to the Chinese petitioners in pursuance of the Department’s No. 53 of July 6.	1121
393	Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Bryan.	Oct. 28	Proposed canal treaty. Enters a caveat against payment to Nicaragua of the sum agreed in the pending treaty unless provision is first made for the settlement of British claims.	1118

NORWAY.

No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Bryn	1915. Jan. 7	Agreement between the United States and Norway extending time for appointment of the commission under Article 2 of the Treaty of June 24, 1914. effected by exchange of notes.	1122
	Mr. Bryn to Mr. Bryan	Jan. 12	Same subject and purport	1122

PANAMA.

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No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
107	Mr. Knox to Mr. Dodge	1913. Mar. 3	Harrington indemnity. Due to torture in prison, the American citizen, W. T. Harrington, became insane and died in 1910. His widow has presented a claim for $50,000. Instruction to present this claim and to add that this Government will not permit its citizens to be subjected to such treatment. Reference to the possibility of assumption by the United States of control of the Panaman police.	1240
432	Mr. Dodge to Mr. Bryan	May 1	Same subject. Reply to Department’s No. 107 of Mar. 3; incloses his note 307 of Mar. 14 to the Foreign Office in pursuance thereof.	1242
139	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Dodge	May 22	Same subject. Reply to his 432 of May 1; instruction to pursue the matter closely.	1243
458	Mr. Dodge to Mr. Bryan	June 4	Same subject. Reply to Department’s 139 of May 22: refers to his second note to the Foreign Office.	1243
145	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Wicker	June 20	Same subject. If Mr. Dodge’s second note is not answered soon, address another and more urgent one to the Foreign Office.	1243
507	Mr. Wicker to Mr. Bryan	Sept. 26	Same subject. Refers to Department’s 145 of June 20 and incloses copy of note from the Foreign Office, No. S–2105 of Sept. 20 in reply to Mr. Dodge’s 307 of Mar. 14.	1244
4	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price	Oct. 20	Same subject. Refers to Mr. Wicker’s 507 of Sept. 26; instructs him to request of the Foreign Office permission to copy evidence in the case.	1245
115	Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan	1914. Mar. 2	Same subject. Refers to Department’s No. 4 of Oct. 20, 1913, and transmits copy of testimony and other information.	1246
58	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price	July 8	Same subject. Reply to his 115 of Mar. 2; on the basis of the testimony submitted, instructs him to represent to Panama the propriety of adequate reparation.	1247
271	Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan	Sept. 8	Same subject. Incloses his note 103 of Sept. 8 to the Foreign Office in pursuance of Department’s 58 of July 8.	1250
286	Same to same	Sept. 26	Assaults on American citizens in Manama: 1. Riot at Cocoa Grove, July 4, 1912. II. Fight at Cocoa Grove Feb. 14, 1915. III. Riot at Colon, April 2, 1915. IV. Proposal to demand delivery to the Canal authorities of the rifles of the Panaman police for storage. Incloses summary of conversation with President Porras in pursuance of recent instructions in regard to the Cocoa Grove 1912 case.	1162
70	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Price	Oct. 13	Same subject. Approves his No. 286 of Sept. 26	1163
58	Mr. Hale to Mr. Bryan	1915. Jan. 23	Boundary dispute between Costa Rica and Panama. Incloses a note from the Foreign Office inclosing copy of the Panaman decree No. 96 and of a Costa Rican note to Panama of Jan. 14 in regard to the occupation by Panama of territory north of Punta Burica; also Mr. Hale’s note to the Foreign Office of Jan. 21, in reply. Requests instruction.	1131
389	Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan	Jan. 25	Assault on American citizens. Suggests advisability of considering the terms of an ultimatum in the Cocoa Grove affair. Incloses copy of his note to the Foreign Office insisting on prompt action by the court	1163
390	Same to same	Jan. 26	Harrington indemnity. Incloses copy of his note 122 of Jan. 25 to the Foreign Office urging reply to his 103 of Sept. 8, 1914.	1252
397	Same to same	Jan. 30	Protection of Chinese. Reports the imminence of anti-Chinese legislation and his offer of his good offices in behalf of the Chinese; incloses copy of the objectionable bill.	1262
	Same to same (telegram)	do	Same subject. Summary of the foregoing	1265
	The Chinese Legation to the Department of State.	Feb. 1	Same subject. Same purport as the foregoing	1266
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price (telegram).	do	Same subject. instruction to use his good offices to secure as favorable terms as possible.	1266
	Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 2	Same subject. Reports his action in pursuance of Department’s Feb. 1.	1266
48	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Kai Fu Shah.	Feb. 4	Same subject. Acknowledges the Chinese Legation’s Feb. 1 and informs him of Department’s instruction of Feb. 1 to Mr. Price.	1267
400	Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan	Feb. 5	Same subject. Incloses copy of his Foreign Office note in pursuance of Department’s Feb. 1.	1267
102	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price	Feb. 11	Harrington indemnity. Reply to his 390 of Jan. 26; if response is not soon received from Panama, make another and more emphatic representation.	1252
	Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Feb. 14	Assaults on American citizens. Fight at Cocoa Grove last night being investigated; two deaths and many wounded.	1186
	Same to same (telegram).	do	Same subject. Same subject and purport	1187
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price (telegram).	Feb. 16	Same subject. Instruction to insist on immediate thorough investigation by Panaman authorities and fixing responsibility for Cocoa Grove affray, Feb. 14.	1187
		Feb. 18	Panama Canal Zone boundary convention between the United States and Panama. Proclamation.	1123
414	Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan	do	Protection of Chinese. Incloses copy of reply of Foreign Office to his note reported in his No. 400 of Feb. 5.	1268
104	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price	do	Assault on American citizens. Instruction to inform Foreign Office that this Government has patiently waited for termination of the Cocoa Grove inquiry and unless result of same shall be announced within two weeks, this Government will be assured that the Republic of Panama does not desire to do justice in the matter.	1164
415	Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan	Feb. 19	Same subject. Refers to his No. 389 of Jan. 25. Incloses note from Foreign Office stating that investigation of the case has not been completed on account of illness of Judge Perigault. Awaits further instructions.	1165
413	Same to same	do	Same subject. Full report of Cocoa Grove affray of Feb. 14, incloses Foreign Office note as to reciprocal representations at the investigations made by the Panaman and the United States authorities; his reply.	1187
47	Mr. Kai Fu Shah to Mr. Bryan.	Feb. 20	Protection of Chinese. Expresses his thanks for the Department’s Feb. 4.	1269
422	Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan	Feb. 25	Same subject. Reports adjournment of the Assembly without passing any anti-Chinese bill; incloses his note to Foreign office expressing his appreciation of its efforts with the Assembly and its promise to keep in abeyance the objectionable features of the present law.	1269
55	Mr. Kai Fu Shah to Mr. Bryan.	Mar. 2	Same subject. Quotes appreciative telegram from his Government.	1270
107	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price	do	Same subject. Incloses copy of the Chinese Minister’s Feb. 20.	1270
108	Same to same	Mar. 4	Assaults on American citizens. Reply to his 415 of Feb. 19. Department’s instruction No. 104, of Feb. 18, 1915 gives its views on the subject.	1166
59	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Kai Fu Shah.	do	Protection of Chinese. Incloses copies of Mr. Price’s Nos. 397 and 400 of Jan. 30 and Feb. 5.	1271
109	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price	do	Same subject. Informs him of the foregoing	1271
	Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	Mar. 5	Assaults on American citizens. Refers to Department’s No. 104 of Feb. 18. The Supreme Court of Panama has rendered decision; the criminal judge has been directed to act promptly.	1166
434	Same to same	Mar. 6	Same subject. Same reference and purport	1167
111	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price	do	Same subject. Acknowledges his 413	1190
	Mr. Mesén to Mr. Bryan	Mar. 9	Boundary dispute. Argument in favor of acceptance of the award; request for the good offices of the United States to induce Panama to accept it.	1134
437	Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan	Mar. 9	Harrington indemnity. Reports action in pursuance of Department’s 102 of Feb. 11.	1252
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price (telegram).	Mar. 10	Assaults on American citizens. Reply to his Mar. 5. Instruction to comply with instruction 104 of Feb. 18.	1167
440	Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan	Mar. 12	Same subject. Incloses copy of note to Foreign Office in pursuance of instruction 104 of Feb. 18 and telegram of Mar. 10.	1168
115	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price	Mar. 17	Protection of Chinese. Approves the action reported in his 422 of Feb. 25.	1271
444	Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan	Mar. 19	Assaults on American citizens. Pertains to copies of testimony transmitted to the Foreign Office, with copy of his note thereon.	1190
116	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price	Mar. 23	Same subject. Acknowledges his 434 of Mar. 6; refers him to Department’s Mar. 10.	1169
	Same to same	Mar. 25	Same subject. Acknowledgment of his 440 of Mar. 19	1169
458	Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan	Mar. 31	Wireless telegraph. Reports an interview at the Foreign Office regarding payment by Panama of the fee of signatories to the International Radio-telegraphic Convention, which Panama believes should be borne, as to Panama, by the United States.	1155
	Same to same (telegram)	Apr. 2	Assaults on American citizens. Report of riot at Colon on Apr. 2, resulting in death of Corporal Langdon and wounding of three other American soldiers.	1194
72	Mr. Hale to Mr. Bryan	Apr. 3	Boundary dispute. Refers to his No. 58 and previous correspondence; incloses a note from the Foreign Office inclosing copies of Panama’s reply dated Jan. 30 to Costa Rica’s Jan. 14, and Costa Rica’s rejoinder dated Mar. 1.	1138
	Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	do	Assaults on American citizens. Refers to his 440. No reply received from Panaman Government in regard to the settlement of cases of the Cocoa Grove riot.	1169
	Same to same (telegram)	Apr. 4	Same subject. Colon not being investigated by military authorities. Killing of Langdon was reckless and unprovoked. Indication of attempt to shield policeman by Panaman authorities.	1194
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price (telegram).	Apr. 6	Same subject. Reply to his Apr. 4. Instruction to protest urgently against any attempt to shield policeman and to insist that he be Speedily tried.	1194
465	Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan	Apr. 8	Same subject. The recommendation by General Goethals and General Edwards to the War Department that the policing of the cities of Panama and Colon be taken over by the United States under the Canal Treaty became public soon after the Feb. 14 affray at Cocoa Grove but has not caused much adverse comment.	1191
466	Same to same	Apr. 9	Harrington indemnity. Incloses copy of another note sent by him to the Foreign Office	1253
469	Same to same	Apr. 10	Assaults on American citizens. Gives detailed report of investigation of Colon riot on Apr. 2 and incloses his note No. 160 to the Foreign Office protesting against release of Nuñez, the policeman supposed to have killed Corporal Langdon.	1195
	Mr. Snyder to Mr. Bryan	do	Protection of Chinese. Informs him of recent legislation affecting third-class Chinese passengers coming as laborers to Panama, requiring $30 deposit pending proof of having obtained permanent work.	1271
475	Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan	Apr. 16	Assaults of American citizens. Further reports on the riot at Colon on Apr. 2. Transmits report by Chief of Police Mitchell and Panaman note replying to his note No. 160; Nuñez will be held.	1196
476	Same to same	Apr. 17	Same subject. Reports interview with Secretary for Foreign Affairs who stated that they would pay damages in the Cocoa Grove affair without awaiting the court’s decision, and had concluded to propose that the red-light districts of Colon and Panama be put in charge of American policemen.	1170
134	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price	Apr. 23	Same subject. Approves his note 160 to the Foreign Office.	1198
480	Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan	do	Same subject. Transmits additional report made by Capt. H. D. Mitchell to Governor Goethals relating to Colon mêlée of Apr. 2.	1198
	Same to same (telegram)	Apr. 26	Same subject. Minister for Foreign Affairs proposes that a disinterested diplomatic agent be selected to value damages and decide amount of indemnity which Panama should pay for each murdered citizen and those who suffered wounds in the riot of Cocoa Grove July 4, 1912.	1171
484	Same to same	Apr. 26	Same subject. Incloses Foreign Office note in regard to the Cocoa Grove affair, in reply to Mr. Price’s note mentioned in his 440 of Mar. 12; it yields to the demand for indemnity and prosecution of guilty persons; proposes arbitration of the amount of the indemnity and drafting of an arbitral agreement.	1171
129	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price	Apr. 27	Harrington indemnity. Refers to his 466 of Apr. 9; instruction to urge again the payment of an indemnity by Panama; the amount of $5,000 should be insisted upon.	1253
137	Same to same	Apr. 28	Boundary dispute. After examination of the arguments submitted to it by both parties, the Department is convinced that no exception can be taken to the arbitration procedure followed or to the findings of the arbitrator, nor view with indifference the rejection of the award by either party or share in anything throwing discredit on the arbitrator. After Panama has expressed willingness to accept the award, this Government will be glad to lend its good offices; suggestions. Instruction to present these views to the Government of Panama.	1147
138	Same to same	do	Assaults on American citizens. Reply to his 475 of Apr. 16; instruction to continue insisting on punishment of persons guilty of shooting Americans in the Feb. 14 affray.	1199
491	Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan	May 3	Protection of Chinese. Acknowledges Department’s No. 107 of Mar. 2 and incloses a letter from the Chinese Consul General appreciative of his good offices and one quoting the Chinese Government to the same effect; reports presentation to him of a loving cup by the Chinese Colony and his acceptance of this private and unofficial testimonial.	1272
	Mr. Gale to Mr. Bryan	May 4	Assaults on American citizens. Transmits copy of report prepared on subject of Colon mêlée of Apr. 2, 1915.	1200
	Mr. Mesén to Mr. Bryan	May 5	Boundary dispute. Asks whether the United States will use its good offices toward the execution of the award.	1148
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Garrison.	May 7	Assaults on American citizens. Transmits copy of Mr. Price’s No. 476 of Apr. 17. Requests the views of the War Department concerning the proposal outlined to Mr. Price by the Panaman Foreign Office.	1221
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Mesén	May 8	Boundary dispute. Reply to his May 5; attitude of the Department.	1148
	Mr. Garrison to Mr. Bryan	May 11	Assaults on American citizens. The affrays of Feb. 14 at Panama and of Apr. 2 at Colon suggest the need for a written agreement with Panama defining the status of the United States military patrols in Colon and Panama cities, based on details to be settled at a conference, hereby recommended, between Minister Price and the Canal authorities.	1222
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price (telegram).	May 14	Same subject. Refers to his telegram and dispatch of Apr. 26. Department believes that the two Governments should first discuss amount of award before appointing arbitrator.	1174
	Mr. Breckinridge to Mr. Bryan.	May 15	Same subject. Reply to the Department’s May 7. Recommends entering into an agreement with Panama defining the exact status and powers of the American military patrols in the cities of Colon and Panama, in the hope of avoiding the question of complete police control by the United States under the terms of the treaty.	1223
510	Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan	do	Harrington indemnity. Incloses copy of a note from the Foreign Office to his 103 of No. S–6626 replying to his 103 of Sept. 8, 1914, and three subsequent notes.	1254
146	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price	May 17	Assaults on American citizens. Transmits copy of the letter of May 11 from the War Department regarding status of patrols in Panama. Instruction to confer with General Goethals and General Edwards and submit opinions to Department regarding power vested in patrols.	1224
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Garrison.	do	Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of letter May 11, 1915. Instructions have been sent to American Minister in Panama to confer with General Goethals and General Edwards regarding power vested in patrols.	1225
	Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	May 18	Same subject. Minister for Foreign Affairs agrees to proposition in your telegram of May 14. Suggests general settlement of the Cocoa Grove and certain other claims.	1174
514	Same to same	do	Harrington indemnity. Incloses Spanish text of Foreign Office note, copy of which was sent with his 510 of May 15. Unless otherwise instructed he will answer the Panaman note and demand an indemnity of $5,000.	1257
516	Same to same	May 19	Assaults on American citizens. Incloses copy of his note to the Foreign Office in pursuance of instruction of May 14, and reply of Foreign Office consenting to discuss the amount of the indemnities prior to arbitration.	1175
147	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price	do	Protection of Chinese. Approves his acceptance of the cud as reported in his No. 491 of May 3.	1274
	Same to same (telegram)	May 20	Assaults on American citizens. Reply to his May 18. Requests report of cases possible of settlement by agreement.	1176
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Garrison.	May 21	Same subject. Acknowledges letter of May 15, of which a copy was sent to American Minister in Panama supplementing instructions sent him on May 17 on the basis of Mr. Garrison’s May 11.	1225
149	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price	do	Same subject. Transmits copy of letter from War Department dated May 15, 1915.	1226
	Mr. Price to Mr. Bryan (telegram).	May 29	Same subject. Reply to Department’s May 20. A lump sum suggested.	1176
521	Same to same	June 3	Boundary dispute. Incloses copy of his note to Panama in pursuance of Department’s No. 137 of Apr. 28. Reports reestablishment of Panama’s legation in Costa Rica, with Sr. Santiago de la Guardia as Minister.	1149
152	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Price.	June 4	Harrington indemnity. Approves his intended action as stated in his 514 of May 18.	1257
529	Mr. Price to Mr. Lansing	June 11	Same subject. Incloses copy of his note referred to in his 514 of May 18 and in pursuance of Department’s 129 of Apr. 27.	1258
	The Legation of Panama to the Department of State.	June 17	Assaults on American citizens. Memorandum proposing selection of some diplomatic officer accredited in both the United States and Panama and selected by the United States to determine the amount of the Cocoa Grove indemnity.	1176
540	Mr. Price to Mr. Lansing	June 22	Wireless telegraph. Refers to Department’s No. 79 of Dec. 2 and Mr. Cresson’s No. 366 of Dec. 28; incloses copy of a note from the Foreign Office requesting permission for erection of radio stations on the San Bias and Darien coasts. Requests instructions.	1156
	Mr. Endicott to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	June 24	Boundary dispute. Costa Rica refuses to treat with the new Panaman minister concerning the boundary, considering it finally settled by the award; Costa Rica desires the good offices of the United States in proceeding as soon as possible to delimitation of the boundary.	1150
545	Mr. Price to Mr. Lansing	June 25	Assaults on American citizens. Transmits copy of report by Colonel Chamberlain relating to Colon riot of Apr. 2; it recommends taking over, as soon as possible, the control of Colon and Panama cities, including regulation of liquor, dope, sanitation. Destitution, and police.	1201
	Mr. Osborne to Mr. Price (telegram).	June 28	Same subject. Reply to his May 29. Suggests $100,000 as the lump sum and instructs to bring the matter at once before the Foreign Office.	1177
	The Department of State to the Legation of Panama.	June 30	Assaults on American citizens. Acknowledgment of the Legation’s June 17.	1177
552	Mr. Price to Mr. Lansing.	July 9	Same subject. Incloses copy of correspondence with Foreign Office concerning Nuñez, the policeman held on suspicion of killing Langdon.	1203
555	Same to same	July 12	Wireless telegraph. Refers to his No. 458 of Mar. 31 and incloses a Foreign Office note stating Panama’s position in regard to the transmission to the Director of the London Radio Convention of the rules and regulations in force in Panama.	1157
561	Same to same	July 16	Assaults on American citizens. Reply to Department’s June 28. No progress made in negotiations as to indemnity. Suggests proceeding with details of arbitration if the Department is to agree to that procedure.	1177
563	Same to same	July 20	Harrington indemnity. Incloses copy of a Foreign Office note stating that his note has been referred to the consulting attorney of the office.	1261
163	Mr. Adee to Mr. Price	July 23	Assaults on American citizens. Department approves his action as reported in his 552 of July 9.	1207
568	Mr. Price to Mr. Lansing	July 26	Same subject. Refers to Department’s 146 of May 17; incloses copy of Gen. Edwards’ opinion, concurred in by Gen. Goethals, that a written agreement with Panama as to the functions and powers of American military patrols is not advisable; reasons.	1226
572	Same to same	July 30	Same subject. Transmits copy of General Edwards’ report to General Wood on the Colon riot of Apr. 2.	1207
574	Same to same	Aug. 2	Boundary dispute. Incloses copy of reply dated July 28 from the Foreign Office to his note copied to the Department in his No. 521 of June 3.	1150
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Price (telegram).	Aug. 7	Assaults on American citizens. Reply to his telegram of July 27; instruction to propose Netherlands Minister to United States as arbiter Cocoa Grove claims.	1178
579	Mr. Price to Mr. Lansing.	Aug. 9	Same subject. Transmits copy of report made by Lt. Goetz to Gen. Edwards relating to Colon riot on Apr. 2, recommending complete police control of Colon and Panama cities by the United States.	1209
	Same to same (telegram)	Aug. 13	Same subject. Reply to Department’s Aug. 7. Minister for Foreign Affairs agrees to Netherlands Minister as arbitrator.	1178
582	Same to same	do	Same subject. Confirms the foregoing telegram. Incloses note from the Foreign Office submitting a list of foreign diplomatic officers from which an arbitrator may be chosen.	1178
121	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Van Rappard.	Aug. 19	Same subject. Advises him of the proposal of the Government of Panama to place before an arbitrator the question of amount of indemnity on account of the Cocoa Grove riot in 1912. Requests that he act as arbitrator.	1179
590	Mr. Price to Mr. Lansing.	Aug. 21	Same subject. Transmits copies of three notes to Foreign Office insisting on response to first note protesting against release of Carlos Nuñez.	1209
	Mr. Morales to Mr. Lansing.	Aug. 25	Wireless telegraph. Requests this Government to issue orders for erection of one or two wireless stations on the San Bias coast and one on the Darien coast.	1158
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Price	do	Assaults on American citizens. Acknowledges despatch No. 568, and instructs to urge upon Panama the disarmament of its police as to high-powered rifles, and strict enforcement of the law against carrying weapons.	1227
2236	Mr. Van Rappard to Mr. Lansing.	Aug. 30	Same subject. Letter of acceptance	1180
599	Mr. Price to Mr. Lansing	do	Same subject. Transmits copy of note from the Foreign Office replying to his four notes above mentioned; it avoids the issue.	1211
604	Same to same	Sept. 6	Harrington indemnity. Refers to his 563 of July 20 and incloses copy of his note of Sept. 6 to the Foreign Office, emphatically soliciting settlement of the Harrington claim.	1261
607	Same to same	Sept. 8	Assaults on American citizens. Transmits copy of his reply to Foreign Office note. Presents his reasons for assumption by the United States of control of Panama police.	1212
169	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Price	Sept. 9	Boundary dispute. Reply to his No. 574 of Aug. 2. Instruction to say to Panama, after official written notice of Panama’s acceptance of the award unconditionally, that the Department would be willing to use its good offices to adjust any hardship thought to exist because of the award.	1152
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Garrison.	do	Wireless telegraph. Incloses copy of Mr. Morales’s Aug. 25; requests statement of the present attitude of the Canal authorities, and of the reasons, if any, why the whole matter had best be maintained in statu quo until the end of the European war, since complete and permanent control of wireless stations in Panama has been given to the United States.	1159
170	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Price	Sept. 11	Assaults on American citizens. Approves his action as reported in his 590 of Aug. 21.	1213
176	Mr. Polk to Mr. Price	Sept. 18	Same subject. Approves the action reported in his 599 of Aug. 30.	1214
	Mr. Price to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	do	Harrington indemnity. Reports payment by Panama of $5,000 indemnity in the Harrington case.	1262
	Same to same (telegram)	Sept. 21	Assaults on American citizens. Panama has agreed to submit to arbitration only the claims growing out of riot July 4, 1912. Claims of subsequent riots have not been represented.	1181
	Mr. Quesada to Mr. Lansing.	Sept. 27	Boundary dispute. In view of the possibility of war resulting from Panama’s refusal to accept the White Award, Costa Rica requests the good offices of the United States to induce Panama Burica.	1152
631	Mr. Price to Mr. Lansing	Oct. 1	Assaults on American citizens. Requests instructions as to claims for damages in Feb. 14 affray at Cocoa Grove.	1192
630	Same to same	do	Same subject. Transmits copy of statement of claims for damages against Panama in Colon riot of Apr. 2, 1915.	1214
634	Same to same	Oct. 4	Same subject. Transmits copy of note from Foreign Office replying to his note reported in his 607 of Sept. 8.	1214
637	Same to same	Oct. 7	Same subject. Transmits copy of his note in response to one the inclosed with dispatch No 634.	1216
638	Same to same	Oct. 8	Boundary dispute. Incloses copy of his note to the Foreign Office in pursuance of Department’s instruction No. 169 of Sept. 9.	1155
	Mr. Breckinridge to Mr. Lansing.	Oct. 9	Assaults on American citizens. Incloses papers relating to damage claims in the Feb. 14 affray.	1193
189	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Price	Oct. 16	Same subject. Approves his action as reported in dispatches Nos. 607 and 614 relating to the indifference of Panamans regarding riots at Panama Feb. 14 and at Colon Apr. 2.	1217
648	Mr. Price to Mr. Lansing	do	Same subject. Incloses copy of his note 247 o Oct. 15 to the Foreign Office in pursuance oi Department’s Aug. 25. The disarmament of the Panaman police will require disposal of the rifles so as to render them inaccessible, such as listing and storing them.	1228
647	Same to same	do	Same subject. Refers to his 648 of this date and incloses copies of letters passing between General Edwards and Mayor Arjona regarding carrying concealed weapons in Panama.	1230
190	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Price	Oct. 19	Same subject. Acknowledgment of his 631; there is no need for further action.	1193
191	Same to same	do	Same subject. Reply to his 634 of Oct. 4. Department suggests a representative of military authority attend prosecutions of persons accused of guilty connection with Colon riot. Department approves your statement of unfitness of Judge Arosemena.	1217
192	Same to same	do	Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of No. 630 with statement of claims for damages for injuries suffered by Am. soldiers in Colon riot of Apr. 2, 1915. Department will give statements careful consideration.	1218
129	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Van Rappard.	Oct. 23	Same subject. Appreciation of decision to act as arbitrator. Will communicate further when arrangements are completed.	1181
195	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Price	do	Same subject. Incloses note from W. L. F. C. van Rappard consenting to act as arbitrator in Cocoa Grove case. Sign with the duly authorized representative of Panama a protocol of submission in the form given.	1181
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Garrison.	do	Same subject. States method of preparing claims for damages.	1193
197	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Price	Oct. 28	Same subject. Approves action reported in his 637 of Oct. 7.	1218
658	Mr. Price to Mr. Lansing	Oct. 29	Same subject. Refers to his 648 of Oct. 16 and incloses copy of letter of Oct. 25 from General Goethals relating to disarmament.	1231
665	Same to same	Nov. 4	Same subject. Incloses decree of the Supreme Court of Panama stating that there is no sufficient evidence on which to institute a prosecution growing out of the riot of July 4, 1912.	1182
201	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Price	Nov. 5	Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of dispatch No. 648 and suggests discussion with Canal authorities as to sale of rifles.	1232
670	Mr. Price to Mr. Lansing	Nov. 8	Same subject. Reply to Department’s No. 195 of Oct. 23; incloses his note to the Foreign Office in pursuance thereof.	1182
675	Same to same	Nov. 11	Same subject. Transmits copy of another note to the Foreign Office, relating to the Colon riot.	1218
680	Same to same	Nov. 17	Same subject. Transmits copy of note of Nov. 12 from the Foreign Office in reply to his note of Oct. 15 inclosed with dispatch 648 of Oct. 16; it considers necessary the retention of rifles by the Panaman police, and states that Panama does not interpret article 7 of the Canal Treaty as does the United States.	1233
205	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Price	Nov. 19	Same subject. Reply to his 658 of Oct. 29. Refers him to Department’s 201 of Nov. 5 and instructs him that if the Foreign Office replies favorably he may proceed to obtain Panama’s concurrence in General Goethals’ plan for safe keeping of the rifles.	1234
	Mr. Price to Mr. Lansing (telegram).	Nov. 24	Same subject. Refers to his 680 of Oct. 17. Panama refuses either to sell or deliver to us the police rifles; strict orders precluding their use again in riots have been given.	1235
690	Same to same	Nov. 27	Same subject. Incloses protocol concluded this day between United States and Panama in the matter of arbitrating the amount of damages caused by the Cocoa Grove riot of July 4, 1912.	1183
699	Same to same	Dec. 1	Same subject. Refers to Department’s 201 of Nov. 5 and his telegram of Nov. 24. Transmits copies of letters from General Goethals and General Edwards, favoring disarmament.	1235
212	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Price	Dec. 4	Same subject. Reply to his 665 of Nov. 4. Instruction to say to the Government of Panama that the Department is disappointed at the failure of Panaman authorities to punish those who were engaged in the acts of criminal aggression upon American citizens in the riot of July 4, 1912, and the treaty rights of the United States for taking over the policing of Colon and Panama will now have to be considered.	1185
708	Mr. Price to Mr. Lansing	Dec. 7	Same subject. Transmits copy of note received from Foreign Office and reply to same.	1219
707	Same to same	do	Same subject. Refers to his 699 of Dec. 1 and recommends an unconditional demand upon Panama for the rifles, with the alternative of assumption by the United States of control of the police.	1238
	Mr. Garrison to Mr. Lansing.	Dec. 15	Wireless telegraph. Reply to his Sept. 9; incloses statement by the Governor of the Canal and of the Superintendent of Radio Service, to the effect that the only way by which complete and permanent control of radio communication in Panama can be exercised is to have the Navy Department approve the location and plans of proposed installations and operate the stations after their completion. If the San Blas coast stations desired by Panama meet the Navy Department’s approval and it is prepared to operate them, there is no objection to their erection, at the expense of Panama.	1159
738	Mr. Spencer to Mr. Lansing.	Dec. 24	Assaults on American citizens. Incloses copy of the Legation’s note to the Foreign Office in pursuance of Department’s 212 of Dec. 4.	1185
746	Same to same	Dec. 28	Same subject. Transmits copies of letters to Governor Goethals and General Edwards; also General Edwards’ reply, recommending disarmament of Panaman police.	1239

PARAGUAY.

No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1915. Mar. 17	Treaty for the advancement of general peace, concluded Aug. 29, 1914; between the United States and Paraguay. Proclamation.	1275
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Velasquez.	Nov. 16	Agreement between the United States and Paraguay extending time for appointment of the commission under article 2 of the above treaty, effected by exchange of notes.	1227
	Mr. White to Mr. Lansing.	Nov. 22	Same subject and purport	1277

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PERU.

No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1915. Mar. 6	Treaty for the advancement of general peace, concluded between the United States and Peru. Proclamation.	1279

PORTUGAL.

No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
	Mr. Lansing to Viscount de Alte.	1915. Nov. 16	Agreement between the United States and Portugal extending time for appointment of the commission under article 2 of the Treaty of Feb. 4, 1914, effected by exchange of notes.	1282
	Viscount de Alte to Mr. Lansing.	do	Same subject and purport	1282

RUSSIA.

No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1915 Mar. 25	Treaty for the advancement of general peace, concluded between the United States and Russia. Proclamation.	1283
		Sept. 23	Protocol of agreement between the United States and Russia concerning the exportation of embargoed goods from Russia to the United States.	1285

SALVADOR.

No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
30	Mr. Long to Mr. Bryan	1915. Feb. 23	Message of the President. Transmits Annual Message of the President of Salvador which was delivered to Congress Feb. 15, last. Extract.	1288

SPAIN.

No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Riaño.	1915 Nov. 16	Agreement between the United States and Spain extending time for appointment of the commission under article 2 of the Treaty of Sept. 15, 1914. effected by exchange of notes.	1289
	Mr. Riaño to Mr. Lansing.	Dec. 20	Same subject and purport	1289

SWEDEN.

No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1915. Jan. 12	Treaty for the advancement of general peace, concluded between the United States and Sweden, signed at Washington Oct. 13, 1914. Proclamation.	1290
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Ekengren.	Nov. 16	Agreement between the United States and Sweden extending time for appointment of the commission under article 2 of the above treaty, effected by exchange of notes.	1293
	Mr. Ekengren to Mr. Lansing.	do	Same subject and purport	1293

SWITZERLAND.

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No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
	President Hoffman to Mr. Ritter.	1914. Nov. 12	Protection of Swiss citizens in Turkey. Copy of instruction to request the United States Government to authorize its Embassy at Constantinople to protect in the Ottoman Empire those citizens of Switzerland that ask for protection, who are chiefly those previously under the protection of Powers now at war with Turkey.	1294
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Morgenthau (telegram).	Nov. 14	Same subject. Instruction to protect Swiss citizens as requested in the foregoing.	1294
	The Swiss Legation to the Department of State.	1915. Mar. 4	Same subject. Requests the Department to make sure that Swiss citizens will receive the same protection as Americans.	1294
	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Morgenthau (telegram).	do	Same subject. Instruction that, in view of the situation in Turkey, the Swiss Minister requests that he use his good offices to afford Swiss citizens in Turkey same protection.	1294
	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Ritter	do	Same subject. Informs him of the foregoing instruction.	1295
272	Mr. Morgenthau to Mr. Bryan.	Apr. 3	Same subject. Incloses copies of correspondence with the Sublime Porte showing the qualified character of the Turkish acceptance of American protection.
286	Same to same	Apr. 20	Same subject. Embassy’s No. 272. Transmits copy of the reply of the Sublime Porte to Embassy’s note verbale of Apr. 3.	1297
	The Department of State to the Swiss Legation.	May 25	Same subject. Transmits copies of correspondence between the American Embassy and the Sublime Porte; requests to be informed of the attitude of the Swiss Government.	1298
	Mr. Ritter to Mr. Bryan	May 29	Same subject. Requests that the Department strongly insist that Swiss citizens under American protection in Turkey be assimilated with the nationals of the United States as the Swiss protected by Germany and France have always been assimilated with the nationals of those countries; cites authority therefor.	1298
276	Mr. Bryan to Mr. Ritter	June 2	Same subject. The Department regrets that it can not take the position as to assimilation mentioned in his May 29; cites authorities and precedents.	1299

TURKEY.

No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
325	Mr. Morgenthau to Mr. Bryan.	1915. June 7	Abrogation by Turkey of the Capitulations; refusal of the United States to recognize executory force therein. Incloses correspondence between the Embassy and the Foreign Office from Sept. 18, 1914, to June 3, 1915.	1301
488	Mr. Morgenthau to Mr. Lansing.	Sept. 22	Same subject. Refers to the foregoing and incloses Foreign Office note of Sept. 4, 1915, informing the Embassy that henceforth all communications to the Sublime Porte in which the Capitulations are considered as still in force will be disregarded.	1304
355	Mr. Lansing to Mr. Morgenthau.	Nov. 4	Same subject. Replies to the foregoing and instructs him to notify the Ottoman Government that the Department can not agree with the position taken by it and the United States will hold it responsible for any injury to the United States or its citizens through interference with extraterritorial rights.	1305

URUGUAY.

No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1915. Feb. 26	Treaty for the advancement of general peace, concluded between the United States and Uruguay, signed at Washington July 20, 1914. Proclamation.	1307
845	Mr. Schoenfeld to Mr. Bryan.	Feb. 26	Message of the President; extract showing the Government’s high regard for Mr. Greystad.	1309

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS.

No.	From and to whom.	Date.	Subject.	Page.
		1915. Mar. 3	Convention and Final Protocol between the United States and other Powers for the suppression of the abuse of opium and other drugs; signed at The Hague Jan. 23, 1912. Proclamation.	1311