Difficulty with Venezuela. The British Govern-
ment is very desirous that the President should
act as arbitrator, but will consent to The Hague
Tribunal if the President can not act. Condi-
tions and reservations are awaiting Germany's
communications.
Same subject. Gives substance of the British
memorandum of conditions and reservations
of the arbitration.
Same subject. If the United States Government
should desire alterations or modifications in
the arbitration proposals the British Govern
ment will consider them, provided they do not
involve any question of principle.
Same subject. Incloses text of the British mem-
orandum relating to the arbitration proposals
of Venezuela.
Same subject. Instructs to inquire whether the
propositions of Great Britain may be commu-
nicated to Venezuela.
Same subject. See telegram of same date under
Germany.
Same to same (telegram)...
Same subject. The minister for foreign affairs
expressed regret at the President's decision
and assented to the British propositions being
communicated to Venezuela.
Same subject. The British Government is anx-
iously awaiting the reply of the Venezuelan
Government.
Mr. Hay to Mr. White (tele- ....do... Same subject. Instructs to communicate to the
gram).
British Government the reply of President
Castro to the British propositions.
Sir Michael Herbert to Mr.....do ... Claims of British subjects for losses in Cuba and
Hay.
the Philippines. Incloses statement of, with
hope that adverse decision will be reconsid-
ered.
....do... Effects of American citizens deceased on Brit-
ish territory or vessels. Consuls' right to take
charge of, not recognized. Incloses corre-
spondence in the case of Capt. Charles E.
Schonberg, deceased, on board the British
steamship Manora.
Same to same (telegram)... Jan.
Same to same (telegram)... Jan.
Difficulty with Venezuela. The reply of the
Government of Venezuela has been communi-
cated to the British Government.
Same subject. Inquiry of the minister for foreign
affairs whether the United States Government
would object to Minister Bowen acting for Ven-
ezuela has been answered in the negative.
.do....... Same subject. Reports interviews with the min-
ister for foreign affairs touching the arbitration
proposals and the designation of Mr. Bowen to
act for Venezuela.
Same to same (telegram)... Jan. 5
Same subject. Appointment of Mr. Bowen as
Venezuela's plenipotentiary is agreed to by
Great Britain, provided that the terms in the
British memorandum are unreservedly ac-
cepted.
Same subject. Incloses note from the minister
for foreign affairs agreeing to the appointment
of Mr. Bowen as Venezuela's plenipotentiary.
Same subject. See telegram of same date under
Germany.
Mr. White to Mr. Hay (tele-
gram).
Same subject. Instructions contained in above
telegram have been complied with.
1109 Mr. Hay to Mr. White.....
Convention between the
United States and Great
Britain.
Effects of United States citizens deceased on Brit-
ish territory or vessels. Discusses consuls' right
as regards the custody and disposal of, in the
light of the consular regulations and an opin-
ion of the Attorney-General. In the absence
of a treaty the position of the British Govern-
ment, as reported in his 1016, is not open to
dispute.
Jan. 24 Providing for the settlement of questions be-
tween the two countries with respect to the
boundary line between the Territory of Alaska
and the British possessions in North America.
Text.
Mr. White to Mr. Hay (tele- Jan. 26 Difficulty with Venezuela. The only obstacle,
gram).
Mr. Hay to Sir Michael Herbert.
apparently, to an early settlement is the desire
of the blockading powers to secure priority for
their claims against Venezuela.
Claims of British subjects for losses suffered in
Cuba and the Philippines. Gives reasons why
the Department is unable to recommend these
claims to Congress.
Mr. White to Mr. Hay (tele- Jan. 30 Difficulty with Venezuela. Reports interview
gram).
Same to same (telegram)... Feb.
29 Sir Michael Herbert to Mr. Feb. Hay.
66 Mr. Hay to Sir Michael Her-....do... 1052 Mr. White to Mr. Hay...... Feb. 10
73 Mr. Hay to Sir Michael Herbert.
Mr. White to Mr. Hay (tele- Feb. 14 gram). 1058 Same to same..
with the minister for foreign affairs about Mr.
Bowen's demand that all claims be placed on
an equal footing in regard to the customs. The
British Government has instructed its ambas-
sador to refer the whole case to The Hague
Tribunal, unless the President should be will-
ing to decide the point.
Same subject. Reports the intention of the Brit-
ish Government to refer to The Hague Tribunal
the question of preferential treatment, unless
the President should accept to decide it him-
self, and Mr. Bowen accede to the latest pro-
posal to increase percentage of customs receipts,
all other powers receiving one-half of the pro-
ceeds.
Same subject. Preferential settlement of claims
of the blockading powers is denied by Mr.
Bowen; insists that the question should be de-
termined by arbitration, and asks that it be re-
ferred to The Hague Tribunal, unless the Presi-
dent is prepared to decide the point.
Same subject. The President declines again to
accept the office of arbitrator.
Same subject. Reports interviews with mem-
bers of the Government on the subject of arbi-
tration of preferential treatment.
Alaska boundary convention of January 24 has
received the consent of the United States Sen-
ate.
Difficulty with Venezuela. Orders have been is-
sued to raise the blockade of Venezuelan ports.
Same subject. Comments upon the friendly at-
titude of the foreign office toward him, always
affording the fullest information on the nego-
tiations.
Feb. 19 Same subject. Incloses official notice of raising
of the blockade.
Same subject. Gives names of the British mem-
bers of the tribunal.
Same subject. The proposal for an extension of
time will not be pressed by the British Govern-
ment. The British case will be ready May 3.
Same subject. The presentation of the United
States case to the American members and to.
the British embassy on the same day is consid-
ered a compliance with the stipulations of the
convention.
Same subject. While believing the assumption
in note of March 24, in regard to the delivery
of the United States case in Washington to be
correct, he has referred the question to his
Government.
Mr. Hay to Sir Michael
Apr. 17
Herbert.
Mr. Hay to Mr. Choate..... Apr. 21
Same to same (telegram)... Apr. 30
May 1
Alaskan Boundary Tribunal. Incloses notes giv-
ing the names of the American members.
Same subject. Formal acceptance of the arrage-
ment verbally proposed for the delivery of the
cases as in full compliance with the protocol.
Same subject. Formal acceptance of above ar
rangement.
Same subject. Incloses copies of above two
notes.
Same subject. By agreement the cases are to be
delivered here and in London on May 1.
Same subject. Incloses letter of the United
States agent, Mr. John W. Foster, to the British
agent, Hon. Clifford Lifton, with 20 copies of
the United States case.
.do... Same subject. Transmits 8 copies of the British
case, with the correspondence with the British
agent.
Respecting the reference of the question of the
preferential treatment of claims to the tribu-
nal at The Hague. Text.
Alaskan Boundary Tribunal. Reports that he is
urging that the Commission meet on Septem-
ber 3, to hear or arrange for oral argument.
Same subject. The United States will waive for-
malities of the treaty in reference to produc-
tion of papers.
Same subject. Incloses request of the agent of
the United States to the agent of Great Britain
for certain documents referred to in the British
case.
Restrictions on the admission of aliens into South
Africa. Suggests that consular officers of Great
Britain in the United States be instructed to ac-
quaint applicants for permits with the.
Alaskan Boundary Tribunal. Incloses list of
documents referred to in the United States case
which the British agent desires to examine in
original or photograph.
Same subject. Same request for additional docu
Restrictions on the admission of aliens to South
Africa. Quotes letter from the British consul-
general at New York relating to the warning
there given to all persons intending to proceed
to the former South African republics. Incloses
printed notice and press notice which have
been sent to other consular officers in the United
States.
Same subject. Expresses thanks for prompt ac-
tion.
Alaskan Boundary Tribunal. Agrees to the re-
quest of the British agent to examine docu-
ments referred to in the United States case,
provided that no delay will be caused thereby
in the delivery of the counter case. The
United States agent proposes to take all origi-
nal papers to London.
Amending the treaty of amity and commerce
concluded September 21, 1833, between the
United States and the Sultan of Muskat, so as
to permit the imposition of light and harbor
dues on vessels of the United States entering
the ports of Zanzibar and Pemba. Text.
Alaskan Boundary Tribunal. The United States
agent will deliver the counter case of the
United States on July 3.
Mr. Sifton to Mr. Foster.... June 11
Same subject. Requ sts certified copies of documents referred to in the United States case. Same subject. The British Government take exception to conditions in Mr. Hay's note of June 4, and strongly urge an extension of time. .do... Same subject. Full statement of reasons and argument why an extension of time should be agreed to.
Mr. Sifton to Mr. Foster.... June 15
Same subject. Incloses memorandum dealing
with the requests made on May 23.
Mr. Hay to Sir Michael
Herbert.
Sir Michael Herbert to Mr.
Hay.
Mr. Hay to Sir Michael
Herbert,
Alaskan Boundary Tribunal. Points out that
the apparent purpose of the request to examine
and photograph original documents was to
obtain an extension of time for the presenta-
tion of the counter case, reviews the clause of
the treaty bearing on this point, repeats the
reasons why the President can not accede to
such extension, and gives notice that the
counter case of the United States will be de-
livered on July 3.
Same subject. Denies that the request for an ex-
tension of time is for the preparation of the
counter case alone as alleged in above note.
Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of the
above note, takes note of corrections, which do
not seem to essentially affect the action of the
two Governments.
Same subject. Reports interview and incloses
correspondence had with the Attorney-General
and confirms telegrams to the Department on
the subject of extension of time for the de-
livery of the counter case of Great Britain.
Sir Michael Herbert to Mr.....do... Same subject. Sets forth reasons why an ex-
Hay.
tension of time should be arranged without re-
course to the tribunal.
Mr. Hay to Mr. Raikes....
Same subject. Suggests that the British agent
put himself into communication with the
United States agent about the request for an
extension of time.
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Same subject. Incloses memorandum showing
why an extension of time should not be
granted.
Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of above..
Same subject. Incloses certified copies of docu-
ments and a memorandum of documents of
whi h the Government is unable to furnish
copies.
Same subject. Delivery of the United States
counter case in accordance with agreement.
Same subject. Extension of time for the deliv-
ery of the counter case. Presents argument
and expresses hope that the decision of the
United States Government will be reconsid-
ered; otherwise the British Government re-
serves the right to protest to the tribunal
against the reception of evidence, and to claim
permission to present evidence in rebuttal.
Same subject. Transmits copies of the counter
case of the United States.
Same subject. Certified copies of original docu-
ments mentioned in the United States case
will be forwarded to-morrow.
.do... Same subject. Forwards certified copies of origi-
nal documents mentioned in the United States
case for delivery to the British agent.
Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of the
United States counter case and communication
of the United States agent to the British agent.
Same subject. Forwards British counter case
and appendices.
Same subject. Extension of time for the deliv-
ery of the counter cases. Discusses two points
involving the honor and good faith of the Gov-
ernment of the United States, dissenting from
the contention that Article II of the conven-
tion was not complied with, and that evidence
upon which the United States Government
rélies is announced as not open for examina-
tion until after the delivery of the counter case,
showing in regard to both points the scrupu-
lous good faith of the United States.
Mr. Raikes to Mr. Loomis......do... Same subject. Announces that Mr. Pope will
Mr. Raikes to Mr. Loomis.. July 28
Mr. Sifton to Mr. Foster.... July 29
Mr. Foster to Mr. Sifton.... Aug. 4
Mr. Loomis to Mr. Choate
(telegram).
Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay (tel-
egram).
Mr. Raikes to Mr. Loomis..
Mr. Loomis to Mr. Raikes.. Aug. 14
Alaskan Boundary Tribunal. Announces the
death of Hon. John Douglass Armour, one of
the members of the tribunal, and the appoint-
ment of Mr. Aylesworth, K. C., to take his place.
Same subject. Suggests that about October 15
would be a suitable time for the preliminary
meeting of the tribunal.
Same subject. Sets forth in detail the reasons
why the meeting of the tribunal will take
place on September 3.
Same subject. Quotes a telegram from the United
States agent relating to his declining to concur
in the suggestion of the British agent that the
tribunal meet about October 15, and instructs
to advise the foreign office that the United
States Government expects the tribunal to
meet September 3, as agreed.
Same subject. Announces agreement that the
tribunal shall meet September 3.
Same subject. Request of the British agent for
permission to inspect photographs or make
certified copies of original Russian documents
mentioned in the counter case of the United
States, and inquiry whether it will be possible
to examine original depositions in London,
Same subject. All the documents are now be-
ing packed for shipment to London, where
every facility will be given for examination as
requested.
Mr. Choate to Mr. Hay....do... Same subject. First meeting of the tribunal will
(telegram).
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Lord Alverstone, Mr. Root, Oct. 20
Mr. Lodge, and Mr. Turner
Mr. Hay to Mr. Choate..... Nov. 9
Same subject. Text of the decision
Graves of British seamen discovered within the
limits of the United States naval station at
Guantanamo, Cuba. Incloses letter from Navy
Department relating to, and instructs to bring
matter to the attention of the British Govern-
ment.
Treaty between Great Britain and China respect-
ing commercial relations, etc. Incloses text.
Graves of British seamen at Guantanamo. The
British Government thankfully accepts the
offer of the Navy Department to take care of
them.
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