Mr. Seeger to Mr. Hay..

38

1903. Jan. 20

Feb. 17

Same subject. Incloses copy of note to the min-
ister for foreign affairs, remonstrating against
the suspension of free navigation of the Ama-
zon. The measures are inspired by jealousy
of alleged American expansion, and began
with the granting of the Acre concession to
the American syndicate. Incloses opinion of
French jurist, L. Renault, and memorandum
of the Bolivian minister to the British Govern-
ment on the subject.

Same subject. Free navigation of the Amazon
River seems, as stated in L. Renault's opinion,
to have been established by the constitution of
Brazil.
Feb. 22 Same subject. Transit duties formally abolished.
Cash settlement has been made by Brazil with
syndicate. Incloses circular of minister for
finance reestablishing free transit as an act of
grace to Bolivia.

Mar. 3

Mr. Thompson to Mr. Hay.. Apr. 16

Treaty between the United Apr. 30

States and Brazil.

Mr. Thompson to Mr. Hay.. May 8

Same subject. Incloses reply of minister for for-
eign affairs to protest in his dispatch of January
20. It contends that the right to free naviga-
tion does not belong to States through which
tributaries of the Amazon run unless sanc-
tioned by treaty.

Monroe doctrine. Note of the Argentine minis-
ter for foreign affairs criticised in Brazil. In-
closes newspaper article reflecting general
opinion in Brazil.

For the extradition of criminals. Text.....

First annual message of President Rodriguez
Alves, with translation of part relating to for-
eign relations.

779

1901. Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay... Oct. 16

CHINA.

Foreign traders in Peking. Incloses correspond-
ence with the foreign office relating to the
removal of, and the payment of octroi tax on
all goods but those certified to be for the use
of the legations. Prospects of Peking being
made a treaty port discussed.

41

41

42

24

27

33

119

Same subject. Approves course taken by him...

121

1169 Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay.

1902. Dec. 11

Same to same (telegram)... Dec. 16

1175 Same to same..

Dec. 17

1903.

606, Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger..... Jan. 3

1191 Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay

1193 Same to same.

Jan. 19

Jan. 22

Citizenship of Mongolian women married to
United States citizens. Incloses for Depart-
ment's approval his opinion that the women
can not acquire United States citizenship, but
that the children are citizens.
Russian customs and postal service in leased
territory and Manchuria. Reports that the
Russians are arranging with the Chinese Gov-
ernment customs service for Talienwan and
interior Manchurian ports similar to the mari-
time customs under Russian commissioner;
post-offices under the same control.
Same subject. Transmits details relating to the
subject.

Same subject. So far as disclosed, no ground is
afforded for representations. If any danger to
American interests should develop, legation
may take appropriate action.

Expiatory monument to the memory of Baron
von Ketteler, the German minister murdered
in Peking. Inauguration of, on January 18 re-
ported. Text of inscription, speeches made by
officials.

Rebellious movements in the north and south
and brigandage in Manchuria. Reports con-
dition of affairs. The Imperial Government
is confining itself to putting off outbreak by
avoiding conflict with the leaders.

622 Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger..... Feb. 5 Citizenship of Mongolian women married to

United States citizens, Approves opinion in
his 1169 and cites cases on the construction of
the phrase "and who might lawfully be natu-
ralized."
Consuls engaged in business. Question as to the
right to attend consular meetings, put by the
consul at Chefoo, answered in the affirmative.
Incloses letters from and to Consul Fowler.
Russian customs service in leased territory and
Manchuria. Reports that Chinese are resisting
Russian scheme, and that, as a consequence,
goods are entering without payment of duty.
Russian enterprise in Manchuria. Incloses let-
ter from consul at Niuchwang, reporting steps
taken by Russia to gain commercial and poli-
tical control.

Boxer movement in Chihli promptly suppressed
by viceroy. Incloses proclamation.
Consular jurisdiction in territory leased to Rus-
sia. Incloses Russian circular setting forth
restrictions on.

Manchuria. Russian courts established in vari-
ous parts of-to take the place of the consular
court at Niuchwang, whose jurisdiction is lim-
ited to that port. Incloses letter from Consul
Miller, representing hardship on American
plaintiffs and reply thereto acknowledging
Russia's right.

Treaty ports in Manchuria. Recommends Ta-
tung-kou in preference to Taku-chan and
Mukden and Harbin, gives reasons and asks
instructions.

Consuls engaged in business. Right of, to take
part in the deliberations of the consular corps
can not be denied, discusses the question in
all its bearings, and approves his letter to the
consul at Chefoo in his 1219.

Manchuria. Reports that Niuchwang is not yet
evacuated, that the Russian minister alleges
as reason for delay unfinished negotiations for
permanent sanitary commission under Russian
domination.

Same subject. Confirms above telegram.
Same subject. Reports new demands made by
Russia before evacuating, and that Chinese
Government refused to comply with them.
Same subject. Directs to insist on our request
for treaty ports and consulates and to make
known our objections to second clause, ex-
cluding all foreigners except Russians from
Chinese service.

Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (tele-
gram).

1903. Apr. 29

1283

Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay.

.do..

Mr. Goodnow to Mr. Hay... May

2

May

3

Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay
(telegram).

1284

Same to same.

May 4

Same to same (telegram).... May 7

1288

Same to same.

674

1308

do..

Conditions for evacuations.
substance of reply of Russian Government to
the inquiry of the United States Government
relating to.
Same subject. Incloses his note to the Chinese
Government in compliance with Department's
telegram of April 25, and reports filing of notes
of warning and protest by the British and
Japanese ministers.

Same subject. Reports that the Chinese com-
missioners decline to discuss the opening of
Manchurian ports.

Same subject. Has sent by mail the Russian
note to the Chinese Government containing
demands which must be agreed to before evac-
uation will take effect.

Same subject. Incloses note referred to in above
telegram.

Same subject. Opening of treaty ports. Reports
that Russian chargé still insists that no Man-
churian ports shall be opened.

Same subject. Incloses Consul Miller's report of
occupation by the Russians of territory oppo-
site Niuchwang, which they evacuated six
months ago.

Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger..... May 16 Same subject. Opening of treaty ports. Instructs

Same to same (telegram)... May 18

Same to same (telegram)... May 23

to consult freely with his colleagues and the
Japanese treaty commissioners, and to report
their views and his own.

Same subject. Treaty ports. Instructs to obtain
a written statement from the Chinese Govern-
ment of its objections to complying with our
request, and of what it proposés instead.
Same subject. Treaty ports and consulates. In-
structs to tell the Russian minister, on his
arrival at Peking, that the Russian Govern-
ment has assured us that it is not opposed to
our proposition of open ports and consulates,
and to ask his cooperation.

Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (tele- May 28 Same subject. Treaty ports and consulates. Gives
gram).

substance of note from the Chinese Government
stating its position in relation to.

Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (tele- May 29 Same subject. Treaty ports and consulates. Gives
gram).

spondence with the foreign office, and reports
interview with the principal secretary of the
foreign office, who states that the Chinese Gov-
ernment will herself open the Manchurian
ports.

Same subject. Treaty ports. The Russian min-
ister states that Russia is not opposed to open
ports and consulates, but that he can not cooper-
ate with Mr. Conger without instructions.
Same subject. The Russian minister thinks that
reply as to cooperation has been sent from St.
Petersburg to the Department of State.
Same subject. Instructs him to take no action
until further instructed. The matter is being
discussed at Washington.

Same subject. Reports conversation with the
Russian minister, and incloses note to the Chi-
nese foreign office.

Same subject. Treaty ports. Gives substance of
a telegram from the United States embassy in
Russia on the subject, and instructs him to
confer fully with the Russian minister and to
report result to the Department.
Same subject. Treaty ports. Has communi-
cated to the Russian minister the demands of
the United States. The minister says he has
no instructions and can make no statement
concerning Russia's attitude.
..do... Same subject. Confirms above and reports con-
versation with the Russian minister.
Same subject. Treaty ports. Reports that the
Japanese and British representatives agree
with him in regard to ports mentioned.
ports action of these powers, which are the
only ones interested in the matter.

1327 Same to same.. 1333 Same to same..

June 23

Re

1

Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (tele- July gram).

1311

Same to same......

..do...

Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (tele- July 13 gram).

Same to same (telegram)... July 14

Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (tele- July 22 gram).

Manchuria. Treaty ports. Reports that Prince
Ch'ing again promised that China would open
ports after evacuation, but could not give
written promise.

Same subject. Treaty ports. Reports details
of interview with Prince Ch'ing.

Same subject. Treaty ports. Fails to appreciate
the failure of Prince Ch'ing to give written
promise. Directs to continue urging compli-
ance with our request for.

Same subject. Treaty ports. Quotes memoran-
dum of Russian embassy setting forth Russian
position, and instructs to hand copy to Prince
Ch'ing and to urge in the strongest manner
immediate agreement.

Same subject. Treaty ports. Prince Ch'ing has
given written promise that China will open
ports after evacuation by Russia.

Mr. Loomis to Mr. Conger....do... Same subject. Treaty ports. Promise of Chi-
(telegram).

nese Government to open ports after evacua-
tion is unsatisfactory. Should be included in
the treaty.

1353 Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay...... July 23 Same subject. Treaty ports. Reports interview with Prince Ch'ing. Gives reasons why it is preferable to sign treaty now without reference to ports. Incloses correspondence.

Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (tel- July 26 Same subject. Treaty ports. Written agreement
egram).

to sign treaty providing for opening of Mouk-
den and Ta-tung-kou will be accepted. Will in-
sist on inclusion of article in treaty providing
for new ports in Manchuria and will not sign
the treaty without it.

Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (tel- Aug. 3 Same subject. Treaty ports. Reports conference
egram).

Same to same (telegram)..... Aug. 14

..do....

Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (tel- | Aug. 15 egram).

Aug. 17
Aug. 21

Aug. 25

Same to same (telegram)... Sept. 9

1385 Same to same..

.do

Same to same (telegram).....] Sept. 12

with the Prince on the subject of above tele-
gram. The Prince promises to reply very soon.
Same subject. Treaty ports. Promise of the
Chinese Government to sign treaty October 8
containing provisions for.

Same subject. Treaty ports. Incloses note con-
taining promise as reported in above telegram.
Same subject. Treaty ports. Prince Ch'ing's
note satisfactory.

Same subject. Confirms above telegram..
Rights of foreigners in Peking. Incloses Chinese
note stating that the practice of allowing for-
eign merchants to buy property and to engage
in business will be discontinued.
Manchuria. Treaty ports. An-tung is reported
to be much more desirable than Ta-tung-kou.
Admiral Evans has been asked to investigate.
Same subject. Treaty ports. An-tung, found to
be preferable. Prince Ch'ing has no objection
to substituting same in treaty.
Same subject. Treaty ports. Gives full details
as to the desirability of substituting An tung for
Ta-tung-kou. Incloses papers in support of his
opinion.

Same subject. Treaty ports. Reports that the
Chinese Government consent to the substitu-
tion of An-tung for Ta-tung-kou.
Same subject. Treaty ports. Substitution of
An-tung for Ta-tung-kou is approved.
Same subject. Evacuation. Directs to inform
the Chinese Government again that the treaty
must be signed on October 8, and that the date
is not contingent on the action of Russia.
Treaty. Prince Ch'ing has again promised that
the treaty shall be signed on October 8.
Right of war vessels to visit Chinese inland
waters. Incloses correspondence with the
Navy Department in regard to the visit of
United States gunboats to the upper Yangtse.
Treaty. Report that the treaty with China has
been signed.

...do... For the extension of the commercial relations
between them. Text.

Oct. 9 Rights of foreigners in Peking. Approves his
course in not making reply to note in his 1372,
but leaving the matter open for future discus-
sions.

732

Mr. Hart to Mr. Hay....

1903. Mar. 2

741

Mr. Loomis to Mr. Beaupré Mar. 18 (telegram).

Missionary schools in Colombia. Difficulty met
in obtaining permission to resume their work
notwithstanding the promises made by the
Colombian Government. Reports his actions
and incloses correspondence.

Canal treaty. Inform Colombian Government
Senate yesterday approved canal convention
without amendment.

Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay.... Mar. 30 Same subject. Chances of ratification, in present

6

Mr. Hay to Mr. Beaupré.... Apr. 28

condition of public opinion, seem to depend
chiefly on the earnestness of the Government
and the French Company.

Same subject. If the subject of the request of
Colombia to the canal and railroad companies
for appointment of agents to negotiate cancel-
lation of the present concessions, etc., arises,
inform the Colombian Government that the
treaty covers entire matter, and any change
would be in violation of the Spooner law, and
not permissible.

Same subject. Revulsion of public feeling in
regard to the canal treaty has been brought
about by the press, possibly with the conniv-
ance of the Government and the intent of ob-
taining more money.

Same subject. Notice has been given to the Gov-
ernment that all matters relating to the con-
cessions of the canal and railroad companies
are covered by the treaty. Incloses note.
Same subject. Delay in convening Congress is
ascribed to irregular elections in Tolima De-
partment.

Re

Same subject. Incloses notices of Colombian
Government to both companies that they must
seek formal permission of the Colombian Gov-
ernment to effect transfer of their concessions
and enter into agreements to that effect.
views seriatim the various points in which this
pretension of Colombia violates the treaty and
formal assurances given by Colombian repre-
sentatives, and instructs to declare that such a
course can not be acquiesced in by the United
States.

May 4 Missionary schools in Colombia. Acknowledges
No. 732, and directs continued actions on the
same lines.
Canal treaty. Reports growing opposition to the
treaty, and nature of arguments used against it.
Same subject. General Marcellano Vargas is to
be sent to the United States to secure better
terms.

Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay.... ...do...
Same to same..
May 5

Same to same (telegram)... May 7 ....do...

May 12

Same to same (telegram)... May 28

Same subject. Special session of Congress has
been called for June 20.

Same subject. Attitude of the Government and
probable fate of the treaty in the Congress, as
stated in private conversation by a prominent
Colombian.

Same subject. Quotes article of a senator from
the Department of Panama denouncing Chargé
Herran as a criminal.

Same subject. A telegram has been received by
the President reporting recent arrival of a
large number of United States employees on the
Isthmus. If true, it will intensify opposition
to the ratification of the convention. Asks in-
structions.

.do... Same subject. Reports unfavorable impression
created by news contained in his telegram of
28th instant.

Same subject. Report relating to large number
of United States officials or citizens absolutely
false. Deny it promptly and emphatically.
Same subject. Instructs him to keep a vigilant
watch over the various phases of the case, to
keep the Department informed, and to exert
his influence in favor of ratification.
Same subject. Comments on delay in ratifica-
tion by Colombia, who proposed the treaty.
Rejection or undue delay would compromise
friendly understanding between the two coun-
tries and prompt regrettable action in Con-
gress.