213

Same to same..

214

Same to same.

1906. June 21

The Mount Vesuvius eruption. Incloses receipt
for $1,151 contributed by the American Red Cross.

...do.... Same subject. Reports sending of drafts for
$1,427.20 and $2,252.60, respectively, to the
Italian Red Cross from the American Red Cross
as directed in department's telegrams.

1163 Mr. Montagna to Mr. Root.. June 26 Harsh treatment of Italian laborers. Refers to his

219 Mr. White to Mr. Root...... June 27

378 Mr. Root to Mr. Montagna.. June 30

Mr. Montagna to Mr. Root.. July 5

note of June 20, calls attention to further instances
of ill treatment, and reiterates request made in
former note.

The Mount Vesuvius eruption. Transmits copy of
letter from Italian Red Cross expressing thanks
for remittance of $1,151 from the American Red
Cross.

Harsh treatment of Italian laborers. Informs him
that his notes have been sent to the Attorney-
General for his information and to the governors
of Virginia and North Carolina for such action as
in their opinion the facts seem to require.
Same subject. Incloses report of the New York
City commissioner of licenses referring to the ill
treatment of Italian laborers in North Carolina
and asks that pending the result of promised in-
vestigation Italian laborers in construction camps
be permitted to collect wages due them and leave.

106 Mr. Adee to Mr. White...... July 7 Counterfeiting the American consular seal. States

228

109

Mr. Hitt to Mr. Root.......... July 10
Mr. Bacon to Mr. White..... July 11

that the counterfeiting of a foreign consular seal
as such is not a crime punishable under the stat-
utes of the United States. Suggests agreement,
by exchange of notes, if Italian law does not cover
the offense, to use all proper efforts to secure legis-
lation covering the subject. Incloses memoran-
dum by the solicitor.

The Mount Vesuvius eruption. Transmits receipt
for money referred to in No. 219.

International institute of agriculture. Incloses in-
strument of ratification, asks to be informed of the
date of deposit and of names of other governments
making the deposits, quotes from the deficiency
appropriation act of June 30, and states that Mr.
David Lubin has been selected to represent this
Government on the permanent committee.

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Montagna. July 14 Marriage of Italians to Americans in the United

States. Inquires as to validity in Italy of mar-
riages certified to by Italian consular officer, and
requests information as to a nobleman marrying
an American woman.

914

914

925

915

926

926

938

915

946

962

Same subject. Informs him that the governor of
North Carolina has this day been communicated
with.

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hitt...... July 20 Operation of the law regarding inspection of meat

Mr. Bacon to Mr. White..... July 21

Mr. Montagna to Mr. Root.....do.....

Same to same..

for exportation. Incloses copy of letter from the
Department of Agriculture for communication to
the Italian Government.
Degree conferred on the King of Italy by the Uni-
versity of Pennsylvania. Incloses diploma for de-
livery to the King.

Harsh treatment of Italian laborers. States that the
trial of certain Italian laborers will take place at
Marion, N. C., on the 23d instant, and requests, in
view of the conditions existing in that district,
that this Government cause the competent judi-
cial authorities to make a careful examination of
the facts and to proceed where necessary to a
severe punishment of the crimes perpetrated.
July 24 Marriage of Italians to Americans in the United
States. States that marriage is valid in Italy if
solemnized in accordance with the law of this
country and that of Italy; that the certificate must
be authenticated by an Italian consular officer
and recorded in the home town of the husband;
and that there is no distinction made on account
of nobility.

953

962

929

963

1367

Same to same..

1906.

July 25

386

Mr. Adee to Mr. Montagna.. July 27

387

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Montagna. July 30

390

Same to same.

121

Harsh treatment of Italian laborers. Complains of
obstacles placed in the way of the attorney em-
ployed by the embassy in the matter and asks
that the governor of North Carolina be requested
to issue orders for the prompt investigation of the
incidents complained of.

Same subject. Informs him that his notes of July 17
and 21 have been communicated to the Attorney-
General and to the governor of North Carolina.
Same subject. States that the governor of North
Carolina has been requested to extend courteous
consideration to the attorney employed by the
embassy.

Aug. 13 Operation of the law regarding inspection of meat
for exportation. Informs him of instructions sent
this day to Ambassador White.

Mr. Bacon to Mr. White........do..... Same subject. Incloses copy of letter from Depart

ment of Agriculture in regard to the commence-
ment of meat inspection and the marking of meat
so inspected and directs him to make a formal no-
tification thereof.

Mr. White to Mr. Root (tele-...do..... Same subject. States that Italian consuls have
gram).

been instructed to discontinue the examination of
meat products and to confine themselves to
authenticating certificates issued by the Ameri-
can Department of Agriculture under the new act.
...do..... Degree conferred on the King of Italy by the Uni-
versity of Pennsylvania. States that at the
request of the King the diploma will be pre-
sented in November, upon the return of the
court to Rome.
Counterfeiting the American consular seal. States
that case has been appealed to higher court, and
that should it be found that the Italian law does
not cover the case the suggestion as to an exchange
of notes will be favorably received.

Aug. 14

...do..... Operation of the law regarding inspection of meat
for exportation. Confirms and amplifies tele-
gram of the 13th.

Mr. Montagna to Mr. Adee Aug. 24
(telegram).

1617

Same to same.

253

130

2107

Aug. 25

Mr. White to Mr. Root...... Aug. 30

Harsh treatment of Italian laborers. "It gives me
pleasure to inform you that a specified agreement
has been reached between this embassy and the
representatives of the Carolina company which
settles all the questions arising from the known
controversy in North Carolina. Accept my best
thanks for the kind interest you took in the
matter. High regards."

Same subject. Recites details of settlement of the
matter, which was effected with representatives
of the Carolina company outside of court, and
expresses thanks for active cooperation of the
departments of State and Justice.

Operation of the law regarding inspection of meat
for exportation. Incloses copy of note addressed
to the foreign office relative to the inauguration
of inspection of meat products.

Mr. Bacon to Mr. White..... Sept. 11. Counterfeiting the American consular seal. Ap

proves action reported in No. 106 and states that
the department will await the decision of the
Italian court of appeals before proceeding to an
exchange of notes on the subject.

Mr. Montagna to Mr. Root.. Sept. 13 Operation of the law regarding inspection of meat

Mr. Adee to Mr. Montagna.. Sept. 20

Mr. Hitt to Mr. Root (tele- Oct. 25
gram).

Mr. Montagna to Mr. Root.. Nov. 2

for exportation. States that hereafter the Amer-
ican certificate of microscopic inspection will be
required with all shipments of pork to Italy and
that other meats must continue to be accompanied
by the certificate required by the Italian order of
1898.

Same subject. Informs him that his note of the
13th instant has been transmitted to the Secre-
tary of Agriculture.

Same subject. Reports that the Genoa agent of
Swift & Co. complains that the customs au-
thorities still require certificates of microscopic
examination and gives information as to grounds
upon which requirement is based.

Same subject. Refers to his note of Sept. 13 and
asks to be put in a position to issue instructions
to the Italian consuls in the United States.

410 Mr. Bacon to Mr. Montagna. Nov. 5

2278

Same subject. Informs him that microscopic in-
spection has been abandoned by the Department
of Agriculture and in lieu thereof white certifi-
cates are issued under the act of June, 1906, which
is most rigid. Expresses hope that these certifi-
cates may be recognized and accepted by the
Italian Government.

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hitt (tele-...do..... Same subject. Instructs him to explain to the
gram).

Mr. Mayor to Mr. Root...... Nov. 24

Italian Government the situation as to Ameri-
can inspection certificates and to seek assurance
that the new certificates will be accepted.
Exclusion of olive oil. Refers to recent regulations
issued by this Government, incloses certificate
stating that all Tuscany sweet oil is known to
trade as Lucca oil and asks that the product
of S. Rae & Co. of Leghorn, labeled Lucca oil,
though it is neither made at nor exported from
Lucca, be admitted into this country as heretofore.
Nov. 26 Operation of the law regarding inspection of meat
for exportation. States that certificates of micro-
scopic inspection will not be required by the
Italian Government and that the Italian consuls
in the United States have been instructed to
comply with the decision.
Same subject. States that the Italian Government
will accept so-called white certificates and that it
withdraws requirement for certificate attesting
microscopic inspection of pork products. The
Italian consuls will be so notified by the Italian
ambassador at Washington.
Destruction of tobacco owned by Italian Govern-
ment. Cites instances, and requests for such
property the most constant protection and secur-
ity guaranteed by the treaties.

Mr. Hitt to Mr. Root (tele-
gram).

Dec.

1

2405

Mr. Mayor to Mr. Root...... Dec.

6

Dec. 18

423

Mr. Root to Mr. Mayor...... Dec. 21

Dec. 27

Same subject. Incloses extracts from the Western
Tobacco Journal showing there is no improve-
ment in the situation, and giving a list of factories
working under the Italian monopoly.
Same subject. Quotes from Article III of the
treaty of Feb. 26, 1871, and states that inasmuch
as native citizens seek and obtain redress for
their injuries or threatened injuries to property
by means of proceedings in courts of justice it
would appear that the Italian Government or
Italian subjects should in like manner seek re-
dress in courts of justice. Adds that a copy of his
note and the department's reply have, however,
been transmitted to the governors of Kentucky
and Tennessee.

Exclusion of olive oil. Incloses letter from the De-
partment of Agriculture setting forth that de-
partment's views in the matter and stating that
pending further inquiry no objection will be
made to Tuscan olive oil branded as Lucca oil.
Dec. 30 Operation of the law regarding inspection of meat
for exportation. Informs the department of the
decision of the Italian Government relative to the
acceptance of inspection certificates and states
that the Italian consular officers will be notified.

959

960

907

960

961

949

951

952

907

961

345

563

589

267

333

340

Mr. Hay to Mr. Wilson...... Apr. 15 Same subject. Incloses copy of a letter from the Librarian of Congress expressing his views on the subject.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Hay...... May 20
Mr. Buck to Mr. Hay.
Oct. 14

Mr. Griscom to Mr. Hay (telegram).

Mr. Adee to Mr. Griscom (telegram).

Same subject. Incloses copy of correspondence had
with the foreign office.

Same subject. Incloses copy of note from the min-
ister for foreign affairs setting forth grounds upon
which Japan would be justified in not agreeing
to a convention.

1905.
Feb. 16 Same subject. States that Japan is willing to
enter into a convention provided copyright does
not apply to translations or to books published
before the date of ratification of the convention.
Mar. 24 Same subject. Instructs him to endeavor to have
certain provisions made in convention, but au-
thorizes him, should he fail, to agree to conven-
tion referred to in telegram of Feb. 16.
Same subject. Incloses draft submitted by the
minister for foreign affairs, and reports conver-
sations with Japanese officials.

Mr. Griscom to Mr. Hay.... May 27

Mr. Griscom to Mr. Root.... Nov. 10 Same subject. Reports signing of convention and

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root..... Nov. 22

1906.
2

incloses copy of notes exchanged with the foreign
office relative to the meaning of the word "pub-
lished."

American property in Port Arthur and Dalny.
Gives names of American owners of property left
at Port Arthur and Dalny and reports that he has
finally secured a promise that representatives of
parties interested will be allowed in about a fort-
night to visit both places and investigate.

Japanese administration of Korean affairs. Reports
in regard to the organization of the residency gen-
eral and residencies in Korea, and presents a brief
statement of the powers and duties of the incum-
bents.

3 Chinese students in Japanese schools. Incloses copy
of regulations issued by the Japanese Government
for controlling schools open to the Chinese, which,
in view of the increasing number of students, the
Japanese Government felt called upon to issue.
Refers to certain provisions of the regulations
which caused disturbance among the students
until explained by the Japanese Government.
Mutual raising of the legations of the United States
and Japan to embassies. Reports that the ap-
pointment of Viscount Aoki as Japanese ambas-
sador to the United States was made Jan. 7
and gazetted this day. Gives record of new am-
bassador.

Jan. 9

370

372

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hioki..... Jan. 10 Famine in Japan. Incloses letter from Department

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root..... Jan. 12

of Agriculture, inclosing one from the Davenport
Democrat relative to raising a subscription, and
asks would such a subscription be accepted.
Treaty and additional agreement between China
and Japan. Incloses translation of and summa-
rizes the provisions of treaty. States that certain
protocols have been signed, but are kept secret.
Famine in Japan. States that outside contribu-
tions will be acceptable, but it is desired that the
Japanese Government may have the disposal of it.
American property in Port Arthur and Dalny.
States that arrangements are being perfected to per-
mit owners to visit both places and investigate, and
that permission has been exceptionally granted to
the agent of the American Trading Company to
visit Port Arthur, but only as an ordinary trav-
eler. Incloses memorandum relative to steps
taken by the legation in the matter and note re-
questing permits for Messrs. Nielson, Friede, and
Toritch, together with note from the foreign of-
fice announcing the early removal of restrictions.
Jan. 19 Japanese administration of Korean affairs. Incloses
note announcing the establishment of Japanese
residencies in Korea and the closing of the lega-
tion and consulates on Feb. 1.

...do..... Same subject. Announces that the Japanese resi-
dency-general and residencies will be formally es-
tablished in Korea on Feb. 1.

lo..... Same subject. Incloses translation of imperial or-
dinance establishing the residency-general and
residencies in Korea,

973

974

978

980

982

980

982

1074

1022

1072

1005

999

995

1000

1075

1023

1024

1024

384

1906.

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hioki.....| Jan. 31
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root..... Feb. 1

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hioki..... Feb.

3

Exchange of prisoners of war. Quotes telegram of
Jan. 30 from the American ambassador to Russia.
American property in Port Arthur and Dalny.
States that owners of property will be allowed to
to visit both places for the purpose of examining
and disposing of property. Incloses regulations
and copies of correspondence with the foreign of-
fice granting permits to Messrs. Nielson, Toritch,
and Dunn, of the American Trading Company,
and to Mr. Friede, in whose case some difficulty
was experienced because he could not furnish the
required list of property.

Exchange of prisoners of war. Quotes telegram of
Feb. 2 from the American ambassador to Russia,
giving information concerning certain Japanese
prisoners.
...do.... Résumption of diplomatic relations between Japan
and Russia. Asks that the Russian Government
be requested to grant temporary recognition of
Mr. Motono as Japanese minister to Russia, pend-
ing the arrival of his credentials.
Same subject. Requests that the American ambas-
sador at St. Petersburg be instructed to turn the
Japanese legation over to Mr. Tano, the third sec-
retary.

Feb. 5

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1079

1087

1087

1088

Same subject. Informs him that instructions have
been issued to the American ambassador at St.
Petersburg as requested in his No. 12.
Same subject. Informs him that instructions have
been issued to the American ambassador at St.
Petersburg as requested in his No. 10.
Same subject. Refers to his No. 10 and states that
the American ambassador telegraphs that the
Russian Government will not fail to recognize Mr.
Motono upon his arrival at St. Petersburg and
that it is entirely disposed to facilitate him in the
exercise of his functions before the receipt of his
official letters of credence.

1088

1089

1089

389

1027

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root..... Feb. 13 Japanese administration of Korean affairs. Reports

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Wilson (telegram).

speeches made by Marquis Ito, outlining Japan's policy in Korea. Incloses newspaper articles. Feb. 15 Famine in Japan. Directs him to draw on the Secretary of State for $10,000, and to pay the proceeds to the minister for foreign affairs as having been collected by the Red Cross, through the Christian Herald, for the relief of famine sufferers. The hope is expressed that it may be expended for food. The open-door policy in Manchuria, establishment of custom-houses and opening of ports to international trade. Instructs him to inquire into alleged discrimination in favor of Japanese trade in Manchuria. Refers to representations made by American tobacco interests.

Visit of Prince Arthur of Connaught to Japan. Re-
ports the, to deliver the Order of the Garter to the
Emperor, and also in regard to his visit to the
American legation on Washington's birthday.
Famine in Japan. Reports conversation with the
⚫ minister for foreign affairs, who expressed gratifi-
cation and appreciation of relief afforded. Makes
suggestion as to form to be taken in future contri-
butions.

Mr. Root to Mr. Wilson Mar. 8 Japanese administration of Korean affairs. Directs
(telegram).

him to inquire if the Japanese Government would
acquiesce in the American representative at Seoul
being styled "agent and consul-general," thus
following a usual precedent in the case of pro-
tected countries and facilitating business relations
with the Japanese residents.
Exchange of prisoners of war. Expresses thanks for
the services rendered by the American embassy
at St. Petersburg and by Consul Smith.
The open-door policy in Manchuria, establishment
of custom-houses and opening of ports to interna-
tional trade. Acknowledges telegram of Feb. 25,
and incloses copies of notes to foreign office, to
which no reply has been received. Gives his rea-
sons for policy of exclusion of foreigners.

Mr. Root to Mr. Wilson Mar. 22 Earthquake in Formosa. Directs him to express in
(telegram).

fitting terms the sorrow and sympathy of the
President and American people for the awful
calamity in Formosa,

1000

170

1022

1001

1033

1087

171

1063