CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE LEGATION OF BRAZIL AT WASHINGTON-Continued.
Same subject: Acknowledges the above com- munication and conveys the formal accepta- tion of its terms. Same subject: Proclamation of the President promulgating the reciprocity agreement with the United States of Brazil. Same subject: Submits tables showing the share of the United States in the importation of, and rates of duty levied on, articles in- cluded in the two categories established by the agreement with Brazil.
Message of friendship of the Brazilian Con- gress to the Congress of the United States transmitted.
Same subject: Acknowledges the receipt of the above, and returns expressions of friend- ship.
Political situation: Instructs the Brazilian minister at Washington to transmit to the President the grateful feelings with which his interest in the institutions of Brazil and his advice for their preservation have been received.
Senhor Chermout to Senhor Mendonça.
Mr. Kimberly to Mr. Blaine Jan. 24 Seizure of arms on the Colima by the Govern
Mr. Blaine to Mr. Pacheco... Feb. 13
ment of Guatemala: Reports his interview with the minister of foreign affairs, who con- tended that the late U. S. minister, Mr. Miz- ner, neglected to carry out the arrangements agreed upon for reparation; says that he fixed upon the 26th instant for the date of their execution. Incloses his letter to Capt. Johnston informing the said captain of the facts.
Telegraphic communications: Recommends that steps be taken to maintain and facilitate the same between the United States and Central America.
Seizure of arms on the Colima: Incloses the re- port, by Capt. Johnston, of the reparation made at San José on the 29th of January by the commandant of the port.
Same subject: Reports his refusal of the request made by the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs that he change the word "expiation" to "ex- planation" in his letter of inst.uctions to Capt. Johnston.
Rumors of war in Central America: instructs him to request a definite assurance that the reported attack by Guatemala and Honduras on Salvador is not contemplated, and depre cates war among the Central American Re- publics.
Feb. 20 Telegraphic communications: Instructs him to carry out the suggestion made in No. 239 (supra) for the preservation of the same be- tween the United States and Central America in time of war.
253 Mr. Kimberly to Mr. Blaine. Feb. 23
Mr. Blaine to Mr. Pacheco... Feb. 28
Same subject: Incloses a copy of a letter from the United States consul at Tegucigalpa, Honduras, reporting various instances of delay of transmission and requesting the legation's intervention.
Seizure of arms on the Colima: Reviews Mr. Kimberly's action in the matter of reparation, and, referring to previous instructions, points to the grave omission of reparation due to the United States for the seizure, and instructs him to bring the subject to the attention of the Government of Guatemala.
Mar. 2 Same subject: Refers to Mr. Kimberly's No. 246 and to the instructions above, and the word expiation" not being adapted to the requirements of the case; says that the letter of instructions to Capt. Johnston should be expunged or at least amended.
10 Mr. Pacheco to Mr. Blaine... Mar. 11
Rumors of war in Central America. They are denied by the minister of foreign affairs and by the President of Guatemala: incloses ex- tract of the President's message bearing upon this point and the Barrundia incident; and an editorial of the Guatemalteco.
Mr. Blaine to Mr. Pacheco... Mar. 16 Telegraphic communications between Central
Mr. Pacheco to Mr. Blaine... June
America and the United States. Incloses further complaint about their bad condition from the United States consul at Tegucigalpa, and expresses the hope that a remedy will soon be applied.
9 Same subject: Reports that he has written a letter to the minister of foreign affairs of Salvador in accordance with instructions Nos. 32 and 44.
July 22 Seizure of arms on the Colima: Incloses notes exchanged with the minister of foreign af- fairs, who insists that the reparation made by Col. Toriello was accepted by the United States chargé d'affaires as complete.
Mr. Wharton to Mr. Pacheco Aug. 10 Right of asylum: Confiscation of the steamship (telegram).
City of Panama. Advises Mr. Pacheco of the intelligence received from the minister of for eign affairs of Salvador of the refusal of the captain of the steamer to surrender a passen- ger and of the subsequent sentence of confis Cation of the vessel and instructs him to pro- test against any arbitrary action.
Mr. Pacheco to Mr. Blaine Aug. 10 Same subject: Reports the facts stated in the (telegram).
Mr. Whartou to Mr. Pacheco Aug. 13 (telegram). Same to same
above telegram and announces that the City of Panama was declared confiscated on ar- rival at Libertad.
Same subject: Confirms preceding telegraphic instruction and calls for a full report. Same subject: Incloses telegram of United States consul at San Salvador and a letter from the Pacific Mail Steamship Company re- ferring to the case.
Mr. Pacheco to Mr. Blaine (tel- Aug. 14 Same subject: Reports the safe arrival of the egram).
City of Panama at San Jose de Guatemala, where the authorities will deliver clearance papers; protest will be telegraphed at once to Salvador.
Aug. 18 Same subject: Incloses a copy of his protest telegraphed to minister of foreign affairs of Salvador.
Aug. 19 Same subject: Incloses detailed report of Capt. White of the City of Panama to the com- pany's general agent at Panama, with its in- closures; explains that telegraphic commun- ications with Salvador being interrupted, he has not yet received any answer to his protest. action taken by the chargé d'affaires and by himself, and expresses regret that it should have led to the misconception on the part of the Guatemalan Government of the true pur- port of reparation expected; instructs him to advise that Government that the question of indemnity is reserved for future consideration. Right of asylum: Confiscation of steamship City of Panama: incloses copies of two notes from the minister of foreign affairs of Guate mala relating to the confiscation, and his re- ply, maintaining the right of Capt. White to refuse the surrender of a political offender. Same subject: Instructs him to secure assur- ance that the City of Panama will not be de- tained on her return trip to Salvador, and to enter strong protest against any contemplated seizure of the ship.
Mr. Wharton to Mr. Pacheco. Aug. 22 Seizure of arms on the Colima: Reviews the
55 M. Pacheco to Mr. Blaine ...
Mr. Wharton to Mr. Pacheco Aug. 28 (telegram).
Mr. Pacheco to Mr. Blaine... Aug. 31 Same to same (telegram) Sept. 3
Same subject: Incloses copy of his telegram to the foreign office of Guatemala in compliance with the above instructions. Same subject: The City of Panama will not be detained longer than permitted under the contract, and indemnity will be paid if un- lawful detention be ordered; the confiscation proceedings will be continued.
War rumors in Central Amerion: Adverts to preparations of Guatemala, said to be con- ducted in New York, and beseeches the friendly offices of the United States; news- paper extracts inclosed.
Mr. Blaine to Señor Guirola.. Feb.
Señor Guirola to Mr. Blaine.. Feb. 10
Mr. Blaine to Señor Guirola.. Feb. 18 Same to same Feb. 27
Same subject: In reply to the above, remarks that allegations should be first supported by affidavits,
Same subject: Affirms that Guatemala is pre- paring for war, and repeats his request of February 3.
Same subject: The United States will do all in its power to avert a conflict. Same subject: The collector of customs at New York has received instructions to prevent the violation of neutrality laws.
Same subject: Upon investigation, no prepara- tions to disturb the peace in Central America have been found to be carried on-in New York.
Señor Galindo to Mr. Blaine Aug. 8 Right'of asylum: Denounces as an infringe- (telegram.)
ment of international law the refusal on the part of the steam ship City of Panama to sur- render a passenger.
Same subject: The steamship City of Panama declared confiscated.
Mr. Wharton to Señor Galindo Aug. 13
Same subject: Acknowledges the above tele- grams and announces protest against any ar bitrary action.
Political situation: Reports differences be- tween the executive and legislative branches of the Chilean Government, and announces the appointment óf a new cabinet, by which harmony has been restored.
Same subject: The cabinet formed in August resigned and a new one selected among niem. bers of the minority favorable to the Presi dent, who summarily closed the session of Congress.
Same to same telegram)............. J. n. 12 Revolution: Reports the revolt of six war vessels: the army seems to remain loyal and public order is maintained by the Government.
Same to same (telegram)..... Jan. 17
Same subject: Reports the succession of cir- cumstances which led to the struggle, its ac- tual status, and the preparations and opera- tions carried on by both sides. Same subject: Blockade of Chilean ports by re- volted fleet reported; United States consuls have been advised by him to protest. Same subject: Confirms the above; the repre- sentatives of Germany, England, and France have also agreed to have protests made by the respective consuls.
Same subject: Proclamation of President Bal- maceda inclosed; the Congressional forces have landed in Coquimbo, which they hold; the army is still loyal and rapidly increasing. Same subject: Recapture of Coquimbo by the Government forces reported; the army is rapidly increasing, and, with the exception of repulsed attempts to land on the part of the Congressionalists, the peace has not been disturbed.
Same subject: Arrival at Talcahuano of U. S. S. Pensacola with Admiral McCann. Same subject: Capture of Iquique by the Con- gressionalists reported; the United States consulate building and property destroyed in the fight.
Mar. 8 Neutrality of the United States: Use of a war vessel of the United States requested by the Chilean Government for the transportation to Montevideo of bar silver destined to pay. ment of interest on the national debt. Political situation: The Liberal or Govern- ment party nominated for President Señor Vicuña, whose election is expected. Revolution: Battle near Iquique gained by the revolutionists, who have control of the prov ince of Tarapaca; the sympathies of Eng lish residents on the side of the revolution- ists, to whom they gave pecuniary assistance. Political: Changes in the cabinet reported. Revolution: War vessels of the United States which have been or will be sent to Chilean waters.
Same subject: Antofagasta abandoned by the Government troops; elections took place without disturbance in all the provinces, ex- cept that of Tarapaca.
Apr. 1 Neutrality of the United States: A reply to his telegram of the 8th of March (supia) re- quested. Revolution: Closing to commerce of certain ports by the Chilean Government announced. Same subject: Confirms the preceding telegram and incloses copy of the blockade decree. Same subject: The right of considering cases arising under the blockade decree is reserved. Same subject: German and British legations have strongly protested against the closing of Congressionalist ports, and a German fleet is on its way to oppose its enforcement. He has not joined them, but received assurances that American vessels will not be molested.. Apr. 21 Neutrality of the United States: Purchase of United States war vessel is carnestly desired by the Chilean Government; previous advice confirmed. Revolution: One English and one German steamer detained at Coronel; threats of Brit- ish minister to release his vessel by force. Same subject: A German fleet will be sent by the Imperial Government to Chilean waters from China; this measure is not looked upon favorably by Chileans.
Same to same (telegram)........... Apr. 24
Mr. Blaine to Mr. Egan (tele- Apr. 25 gram).
H. Ex 1, pt. I―iv
Mediation: Asks whether he can act with Bra- zilian and French representatives toward restoration of peace.
Same subject: Grants the permission requested in the preceding telegram.
Mr. Blaine to Mr. Egan 159 Mr. Egan to Mr. Blaine
Same to same (telegram)..
Mr. Wharton to Mr. Egan... May 6
Same to same.. May 7 Mr. McCreery to Mr. Blaine May 8.. (telegram).
Mr. Egan to Mr. Blaine......
Same subject: Reports that his efforts as medi- ator will be well received, and that he has had preliminary conferences with both parties. Same subject: Confirms telegram of April 25... Speech of President Balmaceda at the opening of the new Congress.
Mediation: The good offices of the United States, Brazil, and France accepted by both parties; those of Germany and Great Britain declined. Same subject: A committee of seven duly au thorized by the revolutionists meet at the United States legation.
Cable of the Central and South American Tele- graph Co. Instructions to request special facilities for its repair. Letter of the presi- dent of the company inclosed. Mediation: Confirms the telegram of May 4. Steamer Itata, the property of the South Amer- ican Steamship Company taken by force and impressed in the service of the revolutionary party. Mediation and neutrality: Failure of negotia- tions for peace and presence of the Itata in a nort of California with munitions of war for the revolutionary squadron reported. War vessels of the United States: Movements reported.
Mediation: Instructions to protect envoys of the revolutionary party who may come with- in President Balmaceda's jurisdiction under offer of mediation.
Same subject: Explains and denies report of threats to the envoys; they have been given every facility to leave the country. Same subject: Reports the initiation and prog. ress of negotiations for peace, and their abrupt termination in consequence of an at- tempt on the lives of members of the cabinet, and the mediators' intervention in behalf of the envoys' safety which that event had placed in jeopardy. Inclosures: Safe conduct for the envoys; acceptance of good offices by the same; bases of negotiations submitted by the same; letter of the minister of foreign affairs to the me- diators; reply of Mr. Egan, letterof the me- diators to the envoys, and to the minister of foreign affairs in regard to termination of ne- gotiations and of safe conduct. Political situation: Reports a change of cabinet, brought about by personal differences among members of the former cabinet.
Mr. Wharton to Mr. Egan... May 28 Neutrality: Requests explanations regarding
Same to same (telegram)..
a rumor that Mr. Egan has advised the Chil ean Government to issue letters of marque; incloses a letter from Peru reporting the
Mediation: Instructions to ascertain how the tender of good offices by the United States would be received.
June 1 Revolution: A condensed statement by wire and full report by mail of the situation re- quested.
Same to same (telegram)..... June 1 Neutrality: The Itata and her cargo of arms
are expected to be shortly returned to the custody of the courts of the United States. Revolution: Superiority in forces and resources of the Government. Neutrality: The telegram of June 1 acknowl- edged.
Revolution: Resources, forces, and territory under the control of each of the parties stated at length; incidents of warfare related; ru- mors of cruelty on either side denied. Mediation: Peace propositions would be enter- tained by the Government, but the revolu- tionists are averse to making any. Same subject: Incloses correspondence between the legation and Admiral McCann, U. S. Navy, relating to restoration of peace.
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