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546 Mr. Root to Sir H. M. Durand.

Same subject. Incloses text of the agreement be-
tween the two Governments in regard to inshore
fisheries on the treaty coast of Newfoundland as
effected by exchange of notes at London, Oct.
6-8, 1906.

Oct. 13 Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use
of opium. Incloses copy of letter from Bishop
Brent in further relation to international action
in the matter.

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Mr. Cornelius to Mr. Wilson. 283 Mr. Reid to Mr. Root....... Nov. 8

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Protection of trade-marks in China. Incloses
notes to and from German embassy.
Newfoundland fishery question. Incloses official
copy of sections of the fish-bait act.
Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and
use of opium. Reports that Great Britain is
favorably inclined to proposition in No. 297, but
makes certain conditions of acceptance.
Newfoundland fishery question. Quotes tele-
grams from and to United States Fisheries Agent
Alexander in regard to threatened arrest of na-
tives shipped by American fishing vessels, and
expresses confidence that Great Britain will en-
force respect of modus vivendi and hopes that
prompt and vigorous action will be taken.
Same subject. Acknowledges telegram of 13th, and
reports interview with minister of foreign affairs,
who promises immediate attention.

Same subject. States Sir Edward Grey writes that
his information in matter has not gone beyond
preparation of test case which Mr. Root antici-
pated. Two men convicted under bait act and
appealed; third to be prosecuted for breach cus-
tom-house regulations. Sir Edward Grey was
then making further inquiries of colonial office,
but hopes there will be no practical interference
with actual working modus vivendi.
Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and
use of opium. Acknowledges, with gratification,
his No. 283.

Same subject. Incloses note from foreign office
expressing willingness of Great Britain to take
part in inquiry if other powers named also par-
ticipate, and if the inquiry as regards China ex-
tends to the production of opium in China as
well as to the import of foreign opium.
Newfoundland fishery question. States that
department is informed by Alexander that he
has heard reports of one American vessel fishing
on Sunday. Department will advise Mr. Reid if
report is found to be true. In the meantime
strictest injunction has been repeated against any
such fishing.

Same subject. Quotes telegram dated the 6th in-
stant, from United States Fisheries Agent Alex-
ander, as follows: "Fishermen fully aware impor-
tance complying with the requirements of modus
vivendi. No further trouble expected on account
fishing Sunday."

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Greek immigration into the United States. States
that the minister of foreign affairs wishes to know
reasons for the exclusion of Greek emigrants,
bound for St. Louis, so as to issue warning to in-
tending emigrants.

.do.... Relations between Roumania and Greece. Reports
that relations were formally broken off on June
13 and that Greek interests are to be protected
by Russia.
Same subject. States that Italy has undertaken
the protection of Roumanian interests in Greece
and gives substance of statement made in the
Chamber of Deputies by minister of foreign
affairs.

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Greek immigration into the United States. States
that the question presented in No. 402 was
brought up in the Chamber of Deputies and that
the minister for foreign affairs desires to have a
reply by cable.

Same subject. Requests a cable answer to the in-
quiry in his dispatch No. 402.
Same subject. Reports conversation with minister
of foreign affairs and gives facts and figures con-
cerning immigration from Greece to the United
States which have led the Government and legis-
lature to change their attitude from one of restric-
tion to one of encouragement.

Relations between Roumania and Greece. States
that representations by the six powers signa-
torics to the treaty of Berlin were made this after-
noon urging the Greek Government to prevent
the formation of Greek bands in Macedonia. The
minister of foreign affairs is said to have made
no promises.
Greek immigration into the United States. States
that the Greeks referred to in Nos. 402 and 409
were specifically deported under alien-contract
law. Adds that there is no objection to Greeks
not of classes excluded by law emigrating any-
where in the United States.

Same subject. States that telegram of the 13th and
copy of contract-labor law were handed to minis-
ter of foreign affairs, who states that nearly all com-
plaints came from Greeks who were going to St.
Louis, and that they all denied having made any
contract before leaving.

Same subject. Incloses copies of letters from the
Department of Commerce and Labor pointing out
the provisions of law applicable to the cases of
deported Greek emigrants.

Relations between Roumania and Greece. In-
closes reply of the Greek Government to the rep-
resentations of the powers and states that con-
ditions in Macedonia continue as before.
Greek immigration into the United States. Gives
substance of report of special commission ap-
pointed to study the question of emigration,
recommending that the State supervise and pro-
tect Greek emigration. States that in 1906 the
money orders sent by Greeks in the United
States to relatives in their native country reached
the sum of 6,000,000 francs.
Conditions in the island of Crete. States that the
constitutional assembly, after voting the union
of Crete with Greece, adjourned on July 13 to
await the reply of the protecting Powers. In-
closes copy of reply of the Powers making certain
concessions as to internal affairs, but refusing to
consider the matter of changing the political status
of Crete.
Visit of the American squadron to Piraeus. Re-
ports cordial reception of squadron under com-
mand of Rear-Admiral Willard H. Brownson.

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Protection of Chinese in Guatemala. Refers to the exclusion decree of 1897 and to the order of Jan. 24, 1906, requiring all Chinese to present their permits at 11 o'clock on Feb. 5. Reports action taken with a view to preventing undue hardship. May 9 Impressment of laborers employed on American plantations. Incloses copy of note from foreign office promising that grounds for complaint shall not recur.

May 19 Same to same (telegram).... June 1

Same to same (telegram)... June 2

Same to same (telegram).... July 5

Mr. Adee to Mr. Combs (tele- July 6 gram).

President Roosevelt to Pres- July 13 ident Cabrera (telegram).

Same subject. Incloses correspondence had with
Kensett Champney & Co. and with the minister
for foreign affairs.

War in Central America and mediation of the United
States and Mexico. Reports that 12,000 soldiers
on each side faced in close proximity to the Sal-
vadorean frontier and adds that the present
situation threatens war any day.
Same subject. States that he has been requested
by the Guatemalan minister for foreign affairs to
report that 250 armed men, of whose character he
is not sure, entered Guateniala from Salvador, but
that no collision has yet taken place and that he
has urged self-restraint in strong terms
Same subject. Reports that Secretary of Legation
Brown has arrived and that he (Combs) has con-
cluded to start Sunday for Washington. Thinks
he can secure pledge from Guatemala to withdraw
and disband troops if Salvador will pledge the
same, each pledging also not to attack or permit
attack pending negotiations.

Same subject. States that if Minister Merry is at
Guatemala City he should be told to ascertain
whether similar pledge can be obtained from Sal-
vador, but if he has left he should be telegraphed
at first available point.

Same subject. Appeals to Guatemala to take im-
mediate steps toward settling questions pending
with Salvador, either by agreement to arbitrate
or by direct negotiation for a definite agreement
between the two countries. Offers use of the
American ship of war Marblehead as a neutral
place where representatives of Salvador and Gua-
temala may meet to consider terms of agreement,
an armistice between the contestants being mean-
while effected. States that he is telegraphing in
the same sense to the President of Salvador and
that his action has the full concurrence of the Pres-
ident of Mexico.

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Brown ...do..... Same subject. Quotes telegrams sent to the Presi-
(telegram).

dent of Salvador and to the President of Guate-
mala, refers to the report that Guatemala is invad-
ing Honduras and Salvador and again makes
known the President's earnest desire for peace
among those countries.

Mr. Brown to Mr. Root...do..... Same subject. Reports he has just had conference
(telegram).

with President Estrada, who accepts in principle
the proposal of peace, but doubts good faith of Sal-
vador and insists the agreement to disarm and ne-
gotiate must be pledged satisfactorily to the
United States Government. Requests instruc-
tions.

Same to same (telegram).......do..... Same subject. Reports that Salvador, through

President Cabrera to Presi- July 14 dent Roosevelt (telegram).

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Brown July 15 (telegram).

Minister Merry, proposes cessation of hostili-
ties pending peace negotiations through our lega-
tions and that he has notified the Government of
Guatemala urging prompt acceptance; adds that
war spirit is strong in Guatemala.
Same subject. Accepts proposition submitted in
telegram of 13th and suggests that the ministers of
the United States to Guatemala and Salvador and
the Mexican minister to Central America take
part in the conference.

Same subject. States that peace negotiations now
seem to be assured and that the President has
sent, direct to President Estrada, a long telegram.
The only thing left to accomplish is to bring the
parties together. Directs Mr. Brown to act ac-
cordingly and to notify Mr. Merry and the com-
mander of the Marblehead.

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Mr. Bacon to Mr. Brown July 15 (telegram).

President Roosevelt to President Cabrera (telegram).

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Mr. Brown to Mr. Bacon July 16 (telegram).

President Cabrera to Presi- ...do..... dent Roosevelt (telegram).

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Brown ...do... (telegram).

Same to same (telegram).... July 17

Mr. Brown to Mr. Root (tele- July 18 gram).

Same subject. Informs Mr. Brown that President
Estrada's telegram of yesterday and his reports
were received this morning and states that the
President has sent direct to President Estrada a
long telegram in reply. Says that it now only
remains to bring both parties together and directs
Mr. Brown to govern himself accordingly, notify-
ing Merry and the commander of Marblehead.
Same subject. Quotes telegram received from
President Escalon, of Salvador, which seems to
meet the conditions imposed by President Cabre-
ra. Refers to the gratifying cooperation of Mex-
ico in the interests of peace, and states he has
directed that the respective American ministers
and the commander of the Marblehead be in-
structed to do all that may be necessary to bring
about an early meeting of the representatives of
Guatemala and Salvador.

Same subject. States that President Estrada re-
ceived telegram from President Diaz indicating
dawn of to-day for commencement of armistice,
which is obviously impossible. President Es
trada is ready for immediate armistice, but at
feasible hour mutually agreed upon. Minister
Merry will be notified as soon as hour is indicated.
Reports that more Salvador troops entered to-
day.

Same subject. Expresses thanks for telegram and
states that he will be glad to send delegation to
the Marblehead. He has given the President of
Mexico promise of armistice, but it was impossible
to accept hour set. States he is ready to accept
armistice when the day and hour on which it is
to begin is fixed sufliciently in advance.
Same subject. Instructs him to direct the consul
at Tegucigalpa to communicate to the Govern-
ment of Honduras the President's gratification at
the desire expressed by Honduras to cooperate
toward peace. Expresses hope for the neutrality
of Honduras.

Same subject. "Merry cables armistice arranged
for to-morrow. You will represent this Govern-
ment's interests in Guatemala on board the Mar-
blehead temporarily, until the arrival of Minister
Combs, but it must be clearly understood that
our ministers to Guatemala and Salvador, as well
as the Mexican minister to Central America,
will be present simply in a friendly advisory
capacity. We understand that it is the purpose
of the belligerents that negotiations shall be di-
rect between themselves."

Same subject. Reports that the consul at Teguci-
galpa telegraphs that Honduras desires peace and
will not trouble Guatemala. States that telegram
in harmony with the instructions of the depart-
ment have been sent him.

Same to same (telegram).......do..... Same subject. Reports that President Fstrada

deeply appreciates effective cooperation of Presi-
dent Diaz, and has cordially invited Mexican
minister to attend peace negotiations.

Messrs. Combs and Merry to July 20 Same subject. Reports success of peace conference,
Mr. Root (telegram).

and outlines articles agreed to by Guatemala,
Salvador, and Honduras.

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Same subject. "Informed of the celebration of
peace between El Salvador, Guatemala, and Hon-
duras, I have the satisfaction of congratulating
you very sincerely upon the part you have taken
In the favorable result obtained. I also request
you to present to President Roosevelt the grati-
tude of the Government and people of Honduras
for his friendly and efficient mediation in this
affair."
Same subject. Incloses copy of note from the min-
ister of foreign affairs expressing the gratitude of
his Government.

Same subject. States that the Third International
Conference has approved by acclamation a motion
of the Argentine delegation that the conference
manifest the gratitude with which it viewed the
successful mediation of the Presidents of the
United States and of Mexico toward the peace
agreement between Guatemala, Honduras, and
Salvador. Requests that the resolution be
brought to the attention of the President.

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tween President Bonilla and Mr. Combs on the
occasion of the signing of the treaty of peace.
Consular convention between Guatemala and Italy.
Transmits text.

Mr. Brown to Mr. Root..

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Mr. Bacon to Mr. de Assis
Brasil.

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War in Central America and mediation of the United
States and Mexico. Expresses appreciation of
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his note of the 26th ultimo, which has been com-
municated to the President.
Aug. 29 Same subject. States that the commissioners from
Guatemala to the treaty conference of the Central
American Republics leave to-day. Gives names.
Death of the minister of Guatemala to the United
States. Announces the death of Minister Muñoz.
Same subject. Expresses sorrow of the President
and Government of the United States.
Same subject. "Death of Minister Muñoz has oc-
casioned deep sorrow and sympathy. Secretario
Bengoechea received this morning as chargé ad
interim."

Mr. Bengoechea to Mr. Root. Oct. 22 16 Mr. Bacon to Mr. Bengoechea...do..... Mr. Root to Mr. Barrios (telegram).

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Taft......

Mr. Taft to Mr. Root.......

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Same subject. Requests assignment of four officers
of the army, the customary escort, and body bear-
ers. Gives particulars as to funeral services and
interment.

Same subject. States that orders have been issued
in compliance with request of the 22d instant.
Same subject. "The President and Government
of Guatemala sincerely thank you for expression
of condolence and immediate acceptance of Chargé
Bengoechea."

Same subject. "I thank you for your kind mes-
sage. On behalf of this nation I paid sympa-
thetic respects to the distinguished deceased.'

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