Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay Sept. 12
(telegram).
Same to same (telegram)... Sept. 14

Condition of affairs at Beirut. The consul at
Beirut reports that confidence is being restored.
Same subject. The consul at Beirut reports that
the restoration of confidence is due to the vig-
orous action of the new governor.

Same to same (telegram)... Sept. 15 Equal treatment of American institutions. Re

Same to same (telegram)... Sept. 18

576 Same to same.

Sept. 19

575 Same to same...

Sept. 21

Mr. Adee to Mr. Leishman (telegram).

Sept. 24

Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay.. Sept. 25

Same to same (telegram)... Oct.

6

596 Same to same..

ports that the grand vizier shows quite plainly
à determination to resist the settlement of the
pending cases.

781

782

759

782

Condition of affairs at Beirut. Reports that
Halel Pasha, governor of Broussa, has ex-
changed places with the dismissed governor
of Beirut.
Insurrection and outrages in Macedonia. Re- 764
ports the situation growing steadily worse, but
there is little danger to American missionaries.
Equal treatment of American institutions. Very
slow progress is being made in the settlement
of the pending questions despite the apparent
desire of the minister for foreign affairs to effect
a settlement.

Condition of affairs at Beirut. Approves his
course in regard to the removal of the gover-
nor and his transfer to Broussa.

Same subject. Reports that matters remain un-
settled, but that there is a possibility of a per-
manent appointment of the present acting
governor, which would tend to establish peace
and security.

Insurrection and outrages in Macedonia. Re-
ports that the outlook continues gloomy, al-
though reports of massacres are grossly exag-
gerated.

.do... Same subject. Reports fully on the situation.
The loss in property is great, but reports of
massacres are exaggerated; time for affording
relief has not yet come, and hasty action of the
missionaries would cause trouble.

Same to same (telegram)... Nov. 6 Equal treatment for American institutions. No

tice has been given to the Porte that unless
the pending questions are settled in a few days
the Beirut matter will be pressed.
Assassination of Vice-Consul Magelssen at Beirut.
Incloses correspondence with the Porte on the
trial and slight sentence of persons arrested
and accused of.

Equal treatment for American institutions. The
belief that the American schools are hotbeds
of sedition is the cause of opposition to the
school question. Suggests resort to more dras-
tic measures to effect a settlement.

Same to same (telegram).................do... Condition of affairs at Beirut. Reports that he

has returned a note to the Porte, which was
most unsatisfactory, and has protested against
the promotion of the governor who was dis-
missed at Beirut.

....do... Same subject. Incloses correspondence with the

759

782

782

765

766

760

783

760

767

760

783

761

784

785

641 Same to same

Porte in regard to.

642 Same to same 644 Same to same

Nov. 28

Same subject. Incloses additional correspond-
ence with the Porte on the subject.

786

do...

Mr. Hill to Mr. Bowen (telegram).

1902. Nov. 29

Same to same (telegram)...

Dec.

1

Mr. Bowen to Mr. Hay (telegram).

Dec.

2

Same to same (telegram)... Dec.

8

Difficulty with Great Britain and Germany.
Protection of British interests. Instructs to
ask the Venezuelan Government to acquiesce
in his taking temporary charge of British in-
terests, in the event of rupture between the
two countries and after being requested by the
British minister to do so.

Same subject. Protection of German interests.
Instructs to exercise the same good offices for
Germany as for Great Britain.

Same subject. Expresses opinion that rupture
may be avoided, and asks permission to use
good offices to that end.

Same subject. Reports that the President of
Venezuela has publicly stated that foreign
creditors will be satisfied in full after reestab-
lishment of peace.

Same to same (telegram).......do... Same subject. Protection of German and Brit

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

ish interests. Assent of the Venezuelan Gov- | ernment to take charge of, has been asked. Same subject. Reports the arrest of British and German subjects. President Castro consented to Minister Bowen taking charge of the interests of both countries, and at his personal request ordered the release of two German subjects.

Same to same (telegram).......do... Same subject. States that, in the absence of

Same to same (telegram)... Dec. 10

instructions to communicate direct with Berlin and London, he will cable to the Department, and that he will deliver any notes addressed to the German and British ministers. Same subject. Arbitration. Reports that he has been requested by the Venezuelan Government to act as arbitrator on behalf of Venezuela.

Asks instructions.

Same subject. Reports that he has secured the
release of German consular officers and several
subjects, and has requested the release of all
other prisoners.

Same to same (telegram).......do... Same subject. Reports an attack on the German

legation by a mob, wholesale arrest of German and British subjects, and action taken by him. ..do... Same subject. Reports that President Castro in- | formed him that all German and British subjects have been released.

Same to same (telegram)...

Mr. Hay to Mr. Bowen (telegram).

do

Same subject. Instructs to forward communica-
tions addressed to the British and German
ministers, and to cable substance of all notes
to him to the Department.

791

Same to same (telegram)...|

.do... Same subject. Arbitration. If Venezuela pro-
poses arbitration and Great Britain and Ger-
many acquiesce Mr. Bowen may act on the part
of Venezuela.
Same subject. Arbitration. Transmits substance
of Venezuelan note proposing.
Same subject. Protection of British and German
interests. The President approves his course
in the.

Mr. Bowen to Mr. Hay (tel- Dec. 11 egram).

Mr. Hay to Mr. Bowen (tel....do... egram).

Mr. Bowen to Mr. Hay (tel- Dec. 12 egram).

Same to same (telegram)..

do

Same subject. States the President's approval of
his course will stimulate him in his efforts to
protect the interests confided to his care.
Same subject. Reports that the British legation
has been put under the care of the secretary of
the United States legation, that in case of
trouble British subjects will go there and Ger-
man subjects to the United States legation.
...do... Same subject. Arbitration. Venezuela's pro-
posal for, has been communicated to the British
and German Governments.
Same subject. Arbitration. Incloses correspond-
ence with the minister for foreign affairs re-
lating to.

791

791

792

792

792

792

793

794

795

796

Mr. Bowen to Mr. Hay (telegram).

1902. Dec. 13

Same to same (telegram).......do...
Same to same (telegram)... Dec. 14

797

Difficulty with Great Britain and Germany. Re- 797
ports that the British and German consuls have
been permitted to return to La Guaira.
Same subject. Reports the situation at Caracas
much quieter and the excitement subsiding.
Same subject. Reports that the British and Ger-
man war vessels bombarded the forts at Puerto
Cabello on account of an alleged insult to the
British flag on a merchant vessel.

Same to same (telegram).......do... Protection of Dutch interests. Reports that the

minister of the Netherlands, who is sick, has
requested him to take charge of Dutch inter-
ests.

Same subject. Gives permission to take charge
of Dutch interests, if the Venezuelan Govern-
ment consents.

....do... Difficulty with Germany and Great Britain.
Arbitration. Desires to know without delay
whether Great Britain and Germany will an-
swer Venezuela's proposal for.

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

Same subject. A petition has been presented by
leading citizens of Venezuela to President Cas-
tro to invest Minister Bowen with plenary
powers.

Same to same (telegram).......do... Protection of Italian interests. Reports that the

Mr. Hay to Mr. Bowen....do... (telegram).

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

Mr. Bowen to Mr. Hay Dec. 17 (telegram).

Mr. Hay to Mr. Bowen Dec. 18 (telegram).

Same to same (telegram)... Dec. 19

Same to same (telegram)... Dec. 20

Italian minister, who will leave on the 17th,
has requested him to take charge of Italian
interests.

Same subject. Instructs to take charge of Ital-
ian interests if Venezuela consents.
Difficulty with Germany and Great Britain. Ar-
bitration. No reply has yet been received
from Great Britain and Germany to Venezuela's
proposal for.

Same subject. Arbitration. Gives text of full
powers conferred upon him by President
Castro. Makes suggestions in regard to the
negotiations with the powers.

Same subject. Venezuela's proposition for ne-
gotiations has been communicated to London,
Berlin, and Rome.

Same subject. States that the powers seem in-
clined to accept the principle of arbitration,
and that the selection of The Hague Tribunal
would be judicious.

Same subject. Germany and Great Britain have
invited the President of the United States to
act as arbitrator; instructs to ascertain whether
Venezuela's wishes accord therewith.

Mr. Bowen to Mr. Hay ....do... Same subject. Arbitration by The Hague Tribu-
(telegram).

Same to same (telegram)... Dec. 21

Same to same (telegram)... Dec. 22

Same to same (telegram)... Dec. 23

nal. Recites objection to, expresses his views
as to what should be done by all the parties
interested in the matter.

Same subject. Transmits President Castro's ac-
ceptance of the proposition that the President
of the United States should act as arbitrator.
Same subject. The blockade of Venezuelan
ports began December 20 and 24, respectively.
States conditions briefly. Mails are allowed
to land.

Same subject. Arbitration by President Roose-
velt formally accepted by the minister for for-
eign affairs, who suggests that Italy be in-
cluded.

Mr. Hay to Mr. Bowen (tele-....do... Same subject. Formal request that the Presi-
gram).

Same to same (telegram)... Dec. 24

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

dent act as arbitrator has not been received
from the powers.

Same subject. Arbitration by The Hague Tribu-
nal. Instructs to urge the Venezuelan Gov-
ernment to declare its acceptance, in princi-
ple, of. Terms of Great Britain and Germany
will be cabled upon such acceptance.
Dec. 25 Same subject. Arbitration by The Hague Tribu-
nal accepted, in principle, by the Venezuelan
Government.

797

797

797

798

798

798

798

798

799

799

799

800

800

800

801

801

801

801

802

170

Mr. Bowen to Mr. Hay (tele- Dec. 31 Difficulty with Germany and Great Britain. gram).

1903.

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

Mr. Hay to Mr. Bowen (tele- Jan. 10 gram).

Protocol of agreement between the United States and Venezuela.

Feb. 17

Transmits President Castro's reply to the Ger-
man and British propositions in regard to pre-
liminary conditions of arbitration, and asks
that the blockade of Venezuelan ports be raised
at once.

Same subject. Transmits President Castro's ac
ceptance of the preliminary conditions of arbi-
tration, states the custom-houses will be the
guaranty, and again asks that the blockade be
raised.

Same subject. Preliminaries, including the
raising of the blockade, can not be adjusted
until Mr. Bowen's arrival at Washington.
For submission to arbitration of all unsettled
claims of citizens of the United States against
Venezuela. Text.

Mr. Russell to Mr. Hay..... Apr. 26 Rights and duties of aliens. Incloses translation

of the law defining. The diplomatic corps held a meeting to discuss its provisions, but without reaching a decision. Asks instructions in case an appointee as vice-consul or consular agent is refused an exequatur on account of being engaged in business and coming within the provision of the law.

Same subject. Points out for communication to the Venezuelan Government the unfriendly feature of such action toward the United States.

803

803

803

804

806

808

Circular

1903. Nov. 14

CIRCULAR.

Recognition of the Republic of Panama by the lxxxiii
President of the United States.

CORRESPONDENCE.

CIRCULAR.

RECOGNITION OF THE REPUBLIC OF PANAMA.

Mr. Hay to Mr. Ames.a

[Telegram.]

DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, November 14, 1903.

The President yesterday fully recognized the Republic of Panama and formally received its minister plenipotentiary. You will promptly communicate this to the Government to which you are accredited."

JOHN HAY.

@Same instruction, mutatis mutandis, to all United States diplomatic representatives.

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