199 Mr. Root to Mr. Rockhill.... Oct. 15
The open-door policy in Manchuria. Establishment
of custom-houses and opening of ports to interna-
tional trade. Refers to his telegram of the 28th
ultimo and states that he has been informed by
the Russian minister that hir Government has
agreed to the opening of railroad frontier customs
by the Chinese, and that he will now settle details
with the Government of China.
Same subject. Acknowledges telegram of the 28th
ultimo and instructs him to continue pressure
for custom-houses and to inform the Chinese
Government that the demand as to Newchwang
will be renewed with increased emphasis if present
conditions continue.
Same subject. Reports that China has failed to
take shares in either the Southern Manchurian
Railway Company or in the Timber Cutting Com-
pany of the Yalu, and that it is more than likely
that nothing will be done by China to open
Antung until after the complete evacuation of
Manchuria by Japan in April of next year.
Same subject. Incloses copy of note from the for-
eign office stating that Hsin-min Fu is now opened
to international trade.
Same subject. Reports that the falling off in Amer-
ican trade can not be charged to discrimination
by Japanese against American interests, but
rather to the undeniable lack of proper activity
on the part of shippers and to the diversion of
trade into other channels.
Protection of trade-marks in China.
notes of this date to German, French, and
British ambassadors.
433 Mr. Rockhill to Mr. Root.... Oct. 17 Mining regulations in China. Incloses two notes
Mr. Root to Mr. Rockhill... Oct. 23
206 Mr. Bacon to Mr. Rockhill.. Oct. 25
to the foreign office, emphasizing the fact that the proposed new regulations must be submitted to this Government for consideration before they may properly be put into effect. Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use of opium. Acknowledges No. 393, and directs him to inform Mr. Williams that his report has been read with interest.
The open-door policy in Manchuria.
ment of custom-houses and opening of ports
to international trade. Acknowledges No. 395,
in regard to the opening of certain ports to inter-
national trade, and states that the department is
gratified that some progress is being made to-
ward the settlement of a long-standing question.
Citizenship and right of admission to the United
States of a Chinese adopted by an American
citizen. Incloses letter from the Department
of Commerce and Labor concurring in views set
forth in No. 389.
Reforms, governmental, judicial, and educa-
tional. Reports the issuance of edicts changing
the structure of the Government and preparing
the way for constitutional government, and
enumerates reforms thus far made.
Same subject. Reports further in regard to changes
brought about by edicts referred to in his tele-
gram of the 7th.
United States court for China. Incloses copies of
act establishing the court, gives names of officers,
and instructs him to inform the Chinese Govern-
ment, the American consuls in China, and the
foreign representatives in Peking.
Same subject. Incloses copies of act creating the
court, gives names of officers, and bespeaks the
good will of the Chinese Government for the new
institution.
The open-door policy in Manchuria. Establish-
ment of custom-houses and opening of ports to
international trade. Incloses copy of No. 683,
Nov. 7, from Russia.
Mining regulations in
reported in No. 433.
Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and
use of opium. Incloses copy of regulations for the
suppression of opium growing and smoking in
China. Outlines steps already taken by the
authorities to bring about reform.
China. Approves course
Lienchou riots and resulting claims. States that
he has agreed with the Chinese minister to reduce
the Lienchou final indemnity to $25,000 gold, and
authorizes him to close, with this modification,
the agreement set forth in his No. 381.
United States court for China. Reports opening
of court and requests date of confirmation of
court officials.
Foreign settlements in China and Manchuria.
closes memorandum prepared by Mr. Williams,
Chinese secretary; also incloses copies of corre-
spondence concerning the negotiations for the
establishment of international settlements at
Mukden and Antung, to which the memorandum
refers.
The open-door policy in Manchuria. Establish-
ment of custom-houses and opening of ports to
international trade. Reports that he has been in-
formed by the foreign office that according to
the agreement with the Russian minister the
three cities, Kirin, Harbin, and Manchuria, will be
opened to international residence and trade Jan.
14, 1907.
United States court for China. Informs him of
the confirmation of court officials.
Protection of trade-marks in China. Quotes note
from French embassy in regard to an addition to
article 7, and states that when the other powers
shall have concurred therein the German pro-
posal may be accepted and the Chinese Govern-
ment urged to put the regulations into effect.
Lienchou riots and resulting claims. Acknowl-
edges the receipt of dispatch No. 381, and states
that the matter has been under negotiation with
the Chinese minister at this capital, and has just
come to a satisfactory conclusion.
Same subject. Reports that the consul-general at
Canton telegraphs him that the Lienchou indem-
nity has been paid by the viceroy, that he is
directing the consul-general to remit it directly
to the department, and that he hopes to sign, at
an early date, a legitimated settlement.
Mr. Mendoza to Mr. Root... Oct. 21
Relations of the United States with Colombia. Pre-
sents a long statement of the grounds on which
Colombia contends that the United States has
failed to observe the treaty of 1846 and its duties
under international law and asks that if the ques-
tion can not be settled by direct diplomatic nego-
tiations it be referred to arbitration.
Political and business conditions in Colombia. Reports that on Jan. 1 the National Assembly met in extraordinary session, and gives synopsis of President Reyes's message and translation of part relating to relations with the United States. 7 Increase of duty on flour. Reports that Colombian Government has, without previous notice, placed an additional duty of 8 cents gold a kilogram on foreign flour. States this will almost stop the importation of flour from the United States. Relations of the United States with Colombia. Acknowledges note of Oct. 21 last, reviews the case; affirms the conclusions reached by Secretary Hay in Jan., 1904, and states that the ratification of the treaty between the United States and Panama by the United States Senate is a binding guarantee of the independence of Panama and repels all charges made against the United States in connection with the uprising on the Isthmus.
10 Mr. Root to Mr. Mendoza.... Feb. 10
Mr. Barrett to Mr. Root (telegram).
Attempt on President Reyes's life. Reports that
three mounted men attempted to assassinate the
President of Colombia while he was riding in his
carriage in the suburbs yesterday morning by fir-
ing 8 shots, 5 striking the carriage. He says the
President was uninjured and the assailants es-
caped. The city is quiet, although there was
much excitement and indignation at the cowardly
attempt.
Feb. 13 Increase of duty on flour. Incloses decree imposing
duty. Calls attention to its provisions and states
that it was prompted purely by local conditions.
Attempt on President Reyes's life. Reports details
and transmits copy of proclamation issued by the
President.
Mr. Root to Mr. Barrett (telegram). 48 Mr. Barrett to Mr. Root....
Same subject. Directs him to convey congratula-
tions on President's fortunate escape.
Increase of duty on flour. Reports that in re-
sponse to representations made by the legation
modification has been made in the application
of the tax, and that this will prove beneficial to
American trade.
16 Mr. Root to Mr. Barrett..... Mar. 19 Same subject. States that figures given in his No. 41
Mr. Mendoza to Mr. Root... Apr. 6
69 Mr. Barrett to Mr. Root.... Apr. 14 73 Same to same...
Same to same (telegram)... May 26
appear to state duty in Colombian currency and
suggests that equivalent in American gold might
be given.
Relations of the United States with Colombia.
Replies at length to note of Feb. 10; disclaims
any intention to cast any aspersions on the honor
and good faith of the United States; reviews
the question of the Panama Canal construction,
with special reference to the treaty of 1869 re-
jected by the Senate of the United States; throws
on the Spooner Act the blame for the rejection of
the treaty of 1903 by Colombia; insists that by the
action of the United States the independence of
Panama was made possible, and a great wrong
committed, for which Colombia should be com-
pensated, and offers to name the amount or to
submit to arbitration the question whether the
said action of the United States was in violation of
the treaty of 1846 and of the principles of interna-
tional law. Repudiates the charge that Colom-
bia's rule over Panama was unlawful and tyran-
nical.
Political and business conditions in Colombia.
Reports general improvement.
Increase of duty on flour. Acknowledges No. 16
and states that duty is given in gold valuation
and not what might be termed ordinary Colom-
bian currency. All customs duties in Colombia
are stated practically in gold.
Relations of the United States with Colombia.
States that the President of Colombia, inviting
him in a private conference, submitted the fol-
lowing, recognizing impracticability any further
discussion of arbitration and indemnity over
the Panama question, and desiring to take prac-
tical steps to settle difference. He proposes:
(Here follow suggestions which are still the
subject of pending negotiations.)
Mr. Root to Mr. Barrett (tel- June 2 Same subject. "Say to President Reyes that I am
egram).
most favorably impressed by his proposals and
shall be glad to undertake negotiations on general
lines suggested by him."
Mr. Barrett to Mr. Root (tel- June 7 Same subject. The President of Colombia in a pri-
egram).
vate conference says the following: "First, he is
much pleased with your answer, and says that
now begins a new era in friendly relations.
ond, to-day has telegraphed to minister of Colom-
bia at Washington, 'return at once ostensibly on
leave of absence, and will send, on your return, a
new minister in sympathy with proposed nego-
tiations.' Third, Valencia, Pan-American dele-
gate, on arriving at New York, will be instructed
to call upon and confer with you. Fourth, desires
to know what (date) do you expect (to) arrive at
Panama en route home.'
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Political and business conditions in Colombia. Incloses report entitled "Colombia a land of great possibilities."
Visit of Secretary Root. Asks if Secretary Root will accept invitation of Colombia to stop a day at Cartagena en route Panama-New York. The minister of foreign affairs will be sent to meet the Secretary on his arrival.
Same subject. States that he expects to sail from Panama on or about 24th September. He will call at Cartagena and hopes to see minister for foreign affairs and Mr. Barrett. Will give further information later.
Same subject. Reports that the President of Colombia is much pleased with Secretary Root's willingness to stop at Cartagena. Relations of the United States to Colombia. Transmits a request of the President of Colombia that public announcement be made in the United States of the preliminary negotiations initiated in Colombia, and of the contemplated appointment of Señor Enrique Cortes as minister of Colombia on Secretary Root's return from his visit to South American republics. Same subject. Incloses text of resolution adopted by the National Commercial Congress, holding sessions in Bogota, urging a prompt settlement of all questions pending between Colombia on the one hand and the United States and I anama on the other, along the lines of negotiations begun by President Reyes and himself. Visit of Secretary Root. Gives itinerary of his proposed trip to Guayaquil, and states that he is to meet Mr. Root at that place and accompany him to Panama and thence to Cartagena. Relations of the United States with Colombia. Incloses resolution of the council of ministers declaring Diego Mendoza Perez, late Colombian minister at Washington, a traitor to his country, on account of letters signed by him and published in New York on July 2, and states that if he does not return to answer the charge his extradition will be requested.
Visit of Secretary Root." Incloses newspaper articles containing speech made by the minister of foreign affairs and Mr. Root's reply thereto. Speaks of good effects thereof.
Trade-mark registration law of Cuba. Incloses copy of note from foreign office in reply to representations made by him in which it is suggested that the United States join in the Pan-American convention of 1902 to which Cuba proposes to adhere.
Same subject. Incloses copy of letter from the Secretary of the Interior, stating that the Commissioner of Patents recommends that this country shall not join in treaty as proposed in his No. 1321.
Sanitation of Cuban cities. Incloses copy of note to foreign office urging early beginning of work, together with copy of reply thereto. Same subject. Reports the publication of a presidential decree providing a sanitary organization for the whole island and regulating in minute detail all matters pertaining to sanitation. Same subject. Refers to unsatisfactory reply of the secretary of state of Cuba, transmitted in his No. 1438, and directs him to inform the Cuban Government that this Government thinks the time has come when there should be action. Foreign rice milled in the United States denied the benefit of the reciprocity treaty. Instructs legation to urge upon Cuban Government the granting of benefit of reciprocity treaty rate to certain foreign rice milled in this country and shipped to Cuba by Seaboard Rice Milling Company.
1906. Mr.. Sleeper to Mr. Root Jan. 30 (telegram)
Same subject. Reports compliance with the de-
partment's telegram and adds that answer of for-
eign office will be made known as soon as received.
Trade-mark registration law of Cuba. Transmits
translation of ruling defining the steps necessary
to be taken to secure protection of trade-marks
in those countries subscribing to the Conven-
tion of Berne. States that the ruling reaffirms
the Madrid arrangement of April 14, 1891, which
effected the adherence of the Spanish Govern-
ment to the Berne convention.
Feb. 2 Foreign rice milled in the United States_denied
the benefit of the reciprocity treaty. Incloses
copy of note to foreign office.
1461 Same to same. 1465 Same to same..
Sanitation of Cuban cities. Incloses translation of
decree referred to in No. 1441.
Same subject. Incloses translation of note from
Cuban secretary of state showing that the work
in Habana, which is most urgent, will be taken
up during the present year and the expense met
by a joint loan of the Government and the mu-
nicipality.
Feb. 20 Foreign rice milled in the United States denied
the benefit of the reciprocity treaty. Incloses
copy of note from foreign office, with inclosures,
from the Cuban treasury department, in which
the advantages of the reciprocity treaty are re-
fused to the rice in question.
7 Mr. Bacon to Mr. Morgan... Mar. 3
23 Mr. Morgan to Mr. Root.... Mar. 29
Same subject. Acknowledges No. 1474 and states
that the refusal by the Cuban Government to ap-
ply benefit of the existing reciprocity treaty to
the rice in question is regarded as ill founded and
is unsatisfactory. Instructs him to recur on con-
venient occasion to the subject at the foreign of
fice, with a view to ultimately securing for the
rice the benefit of the treaty.
Sanitation of Cuban cities. Reports that sanitary
measures against yellow fever are being carried
out in accordance with the Ludlow regulations of
Apr. 10 Foreign rice milled in the United States denied
the benefit of the reciprocity treaty. Acknowl-
edges No. 7 and states that he proposes to address
the new Cuban secretary of the treasury in re-
gard to the matter, and that he will report in im-
mediate future.
59 Same to same. May 5 29 Mr. Bacon to Mr. Morgan... May 19
88 Mr. Morgan to Mr. Root..... June 11
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Trade-mark convention between Cuba and France.
Incloses translation of text.
Trade-mark registration law of Cuba. Incloses for
investigation and proper representation corre-
spondence relative to the unjust appropriation by
Cuban citizens of American trade-marks; states
that the department considers it expedient to
have the matter righted by an administrative and
legislative action rather than by a provision in
the proposed new treaty, and informs him that
when redress is given it should include the restora-
tion of trade-marks to American citizens who
have been deprived of them.
Sanitation of Cuban cities. Incloses translation of
presidential decree assigning certain sums of
money to the use of the sanitary authorities at
Bolondron, Union de Reyes, and Alacranes.
Trade-mark registration law of Cuba. Reports ac-
tion taken on instruction No. 29, and outlines
measures which the Cuban Government proposes
to take with a view to remedying, at least in
part, the present injustice suffered by proprietors
of American trade-marks in Cuba.
6 Foreign rice milled in the Unieed States denied
the benefit of the reciprocity treaty. Incloses
memorandum received from the Cuban treasury
department declining to give to foreign rice cleaned
in the United States the benefit of the reciprocity
treaty, the contention being that the mere hull-
ing or cleaning of rice is not sufficient to make
it a product of the soil or industry of the United
States.
Same subject. States that in view of his No. 116
the matter may be allowed to rest, subject to be
taken up again in any future negotiations for the
recasting of the reciprocal commercial arrange-
ment between the two countries.
47 Mr. Bacon to Mr. Morgan... July 14
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