171

Mr. McCreery to Mr. Root... Jan.

2

97

Mr. Bacon to Mr. McCreery.. Feb. 6

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2

103

3

Depredations of Yaqui Indians. Incloses news-
paper clipping reporting the deportation of 300
more Yaqui Indian prisoners.

Bonds issued by the Mexican Empire. Incloses for
inquiry and report letter, with inclosures, from
Mr. G. T. Moeskes, who wishes to know if bonds
issued by the Mexican Empire in 1864 are redeem-
able by the Mexican treasury.

Mr. McCreery to Mr. Root... Mar. 3 Depredations of Yaqui Indians. Incloses official

Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root.. Mar. 9

reports published in El Diario Oficial setting
forth that the death of Albert W. Sayles was not
due to any want of assistance or protection
from the Mexican authorities, and that the father
of M. A. Call said that he was convinced that
no blame attached to the authorities of Sonora for
the murder of his son.

Official reception of Ambassador Thompson.
Gives full account of ceremonies on the occasion
of the presentation of his credentials.

Mr. Bacon to Mr. McCreery.. Mar. 10 Depredations of Yaqui Indians. Instructs him

Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root.. Mar. 12

13 Mr. Thompson to Mr. Bacon Mar. 20

Mr. Baconto Mr. Thompson Apr. 9 (telegram).

Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root Apr. 10 (telegram).

Same to same..

to ascertain whether the order of the Mexican
Government directing that for the present no ap-
plication by an alien for a mining claim be ad-
mitted, which this Government thinks is objec-
tionable in its present form, is authentic.
Same subject. Reports conversation with Presi-
dent Diaz in regard to measures taken by the
Mexican Government for the suppression of dis-
orders and in regard to the failure of foreigners
traveling in the Indian country to provide them-
selves with a military escort, though the escort
may be had for the mere asking.

Same subject. Reports further in regard to the
exclusion of aliens from mining concessions in the
disturbed districts of Sonora and Lower Call-
fornia. Incloses copies of orders issued.
Same subject. "Your No. 13. Gist of instruction
No. 103 should be made known to minister
foreign affairs in course of conversation at some
convenient opportunity."

Same subject."Your telegram of yesterday.
Minister for foreign affairs says conditions in
Yaqui country considered much improved, but
still unsafe for travelers without military escort;
says Mexican Government doing best to make
the Indian districts safe for all; also says military
escort will on application be given all now
located in the districts and to others on request,
so far as is possible with available forces. There
are now no restrictions of any character on those
desiring to enter the Indian country except
that of prudence. Please see inclosure 10, my
No. 13."

...do.... Same subject. Reports interview with minister
for foreign affairs and amplifies telegram of this
date.

Mr. Root to Mr. Thompson. Apr. 18

26 Mr. Root to Mr. Thompson. May

9

Recognition of United States meat-inspection labels.
Incloses letter from the Department of Agri-
culture in regard to refusal of Mexican authorities
to recognize American federal meat-inspection
labels and directs him to take the matter up with
the Mexican Government with a view to having
the labels recognized.

54 Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root. May 17 Same subject. Incloses copy of note to minister of

foreign affairs bringing the matter to the attention
of the Mexican Government.

30 Mr. Root to Mr. Thompson....do..... Bonds issued by the Mexican Empire. Incloses

letter from Mr. G. T. Moeskes inclosing copy
of correspondence which he has had with the
Mexican treasury on the subject.

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56

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37

67

1906. May 18

Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root. May 19

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Thompson. May 23
Mr. Root to Mr. Thompson. May 24

Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root. May 25

74

Same to same...

76

Same to same..

40

Mr. Root to Mr. Thompson.

80

159

May 31

do

Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root. June 6

Mr. Davalos to Mr. Root.... June 11

Convention for the arbitration of pecuniary claims,
signed at Mexico City in 1902. Refers to article 5
of the convention and asks whether any govern-
ments other than Guatemala, Salvador, Peru,
Honduras, Mexico, and the United States have
notified the Government of Mexico of their ratifi-
cation of the convention or informed that Govern-
ment of any reason why they have not done so.
Assistance rendered by the United States squadron
in an epidemic of diphtheria at Magdalena. In-
closes copy of note from the foreign office express-
ing thanks, together with copy of reply thereto.
Depredations of Yaqui Indians. Incloses letter
from Mr. C. W. Burket.
Transit of merchandise from port to port of the
United States through Mexico. Incloses, with a
view to securing the consent of the Mexican
Government, draft of regulations in Treasury
Department's letter of May 16.

Bonds issued by the Mexican Empire. Requests
further information on the subject and states
that as a rule the Imperial debt is not recognized
by the Republic.
Convention for the arbitration of pecuniary claims
signed at Mexico City in 1902. Incloses note from
the minister for foreign affairs saying that since
the ratification by the United States and by
Mexico no other country has communicated its
ratification of the convention nor has any reason
been given for not doing so.
Recognition of United States meat-inspection labels.
Ircloses note from the minister of foreign affairs
stating that the matter has been referred to the
Mexican treasury department.
Depredations of Yaquí Indians. Refers to his No.
35 and incloses letter of May 24 from H. L. Clarke,
making specific inquiries about protection
afforded by the Mexican Government.
Same subject. Acknowledges No. 36 and reports
further in regard to the measures taken by
Mexico for the suppression of Indian depredations.
Kidnaping of Antonio Martinez. Refers to the
extradition of Antonio Felix, charged with the
kidnaping of Martinez for surrender to American
authorities for trial, and asks that the trial be
dismissed and the prisoner be returned to Mexi-
can territory.

Same subject. Acknowledges No. 159, cites prece-
dents in the Supreme Court and United States
courts to the effect that the fact that the prisoner
was improperly brought within the jurisdiction
of the States was not a bar to prosecution for of-
fenses, and states further that the trial is before the
courts of the State of California, which are inde-
pendent of the Federal Executive. For these
reasons his request for the surrender of Martinez
can not be complied with.
Recognition of United States meat-inspection labels.
Incloses note from foreign office stating that the
matter, being one of public health, has been re-
ferred to minister of government.

Mr. Thompson to Mr. Bacon July 10 Sanitary convention of 1905. Incloses note from

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Thompson July 11 (telegram).

foreign office stating that it is the opinion of
the Mexican Government that each signatory
power send notice of its adhesion to the Govern-
ment of the United States, which would in turn
notify all the other powers.
War in Central America and mediation of the
United States and Mexico. Quotes the recent
correspondence with Guatemala and Salvador
and adds that the Government of the United
States is most anxious to do everything possible
to preserve peace, but this is evidently impossible
without active cooperation of Mexican Govern-
ment. Directs him to say to President Diaz that
the President earnestly wishing to help in avoid-
ing war in Central America, desires to rely largely
upon the advice of President Diaz. In response
to Minister Merry's suggestion the Marblehead has
been ordered to proceed to coast of Salvador.

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1906.

Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root July 12 (telegram).

Same subject. Reports that the President says he
will join in doing anything our President may de-
sire to do in Salvador matter and to-morrow will
send a telegram to Salvadorean President saying
he thinks neutrality should be maintained, put-
ting his telegram in strong terms. Suggests that
our President send telegram along same lines.
Object in holding his telegram until to-morrow is
that both may reach destination about the same
time. Adds that should our President care to
suggest any specific action he thinks President
Diaz would act on it.

Mr. Thompson to Mr. Bacon....do..... Depredations of Yaqui Indians. Refers to various

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Thompson July 13 (telegram).

dispatches from the embassy showing that
Americans who fell victims to the Indians had
failed to apply for or refused the escort of
Mexican soldiers. States that it would seem in-
expedient to again take up the matter with the
Mexican Government.

War in Central America and mediation of the
United States and Mexico. Informs Mr. Thomp-
son that the President is gratified at the cordial
'assurance of the cooperation of the President of
Mexico toward the maintenance of peace in Cen-
tral America, and for his own part is desirous to
back the President of Mexico in what he may do
to that end. Also informs him of the sending of
the telegrams of this date to the President of Sal-
vador and the President of Guatemala.

Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root July 18 Depredations of Yaqui Indians. States that Presi-
(telegram).

Same to Same

July 19

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

dent Diaz solicits the cooperation of the Govern-
ment of the United States in preventing the sale
of arms and ammunition to the Indians on Ameri-
can territory and their smuggling across the bor-
der. Suggests patrol of the Sonora frontier, as
Mexico is now doing to the best of her ability.
War in Central America and mediation of the
United States and Mexico. Quotes telegrams
addressed to the President of Mexico by the
Presidents of Guatemala and Salvador.
Same subject. Quotes telegrams exchanged be-
tween the President of Guatemala and Salvador
and the President of Mexico, and also telegram
from the President of Mexico to the Mexican min-
ister to Guatemala.

71 Mr. Bacon to Mr. Thompson. July 20 Sanitary convention of 1905. Acknowledges No.

74

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

119 and states that the procedure outlined therein
is satisfactory to this Government.
War in Central America and mediation of the
United States and Mexico. Expresses President's
gratification at outcome of peace negotiations on
Marblehead and directs him to express to Presi-
dent Diaz the President's high appreciation of his
cooperation and hopes that a better understanding
and closer friendship may exist between all the
nations of Central America.

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Same to same (telegram).......do..... Depredations of Yaqui Indians. Refers to his tele- 1149

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

Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root July 23 (telegram).

of the 18th and states that the President is "Deep-
ly concerned that such an infamous practice as the
sale and smuggling of arms and ammunition to
the hostile Yaqui Indians should exist. He is
taking every step within his power to stop it."
Same subject. "Governor of Arizona replies
promptly that he has issued proclamations which
will be at once published through border coun-
ties."

Same subject. "President Diaz is deeply apprecia-
tive for the early action in Sonora frontier gun and
ammunition matter and cordially thanks Presi-
dent Roosevelt for this and his expressed senti-
ments on the subject."

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Thompson. July 24 Alleged antiforeign agitation in Mexico. Instructs

130 Mr. Thompson to Mr. Bacon....do ....

him to invite the attention of the Mexican Gov-
ernment to the reported movement for the expul-
sion of foreign workmen.

Depredations of Yaqui Indians. Reports sub-
stance of conversation had with President Diaz
concerning the sale of arms and ammunition to
the Yaqui Indians.

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80 Mr. Bacon to Mr. Thompson. Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root (telegram).

July 30

July 31

167

Same to same....

220

233

Aug. 20

Same subject. Acknowledges No. 121 and concurs 1151
in the views expressed therein.

Alleged antiforeign agitation in Mexico. Reports
that President Diaz assures him that he is unable
to find cause for any of the alarming interviews
and statements reported to have been given out
by Americans returning to the United States
from Mexico. Adds that Mexican Government
because of the alarming stories put in circulation
is, however, vigilant to the last degree, and should
disturbances develop the offenders will be dealt
with as their cases may merit.
Removal of the bodies of deceased Americans from
Mexico. Reports that the whole matter is gov-
erned by state laws and regulations and that the
Federal Government would be powerless to
bring about a uniform regulation. Refers to
some of the regulations, costs, etc.

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Thompson Sept. 12 Seizure of American fishing vessels. Quotes tele-
(telegram).

Mr. Thompson to Mr. Bacon Sept. 13 (telegram).

Mr. Thompson to Mr. Adee.. Sept. 20

Mr. Adee to Mr. Thompson Sept. 21 (telegram).

Mr. Thompson to Mr. Root Sept. 27 (telegram).

gram received from the Gulf Fisheries Co. in
regard to the seizure of their schooner Hatteras
by the Mexican gunboat Aroclas and directs him
to make an investigation and report.
Same subject. "Yours 12th, relative to American
schooner Hatteras, second paragraph, article 5, of
Mexican law, issued Dec. 18, 1902, provides a
maritime belt of 20 kilometers in which vessels
of all nationalities can be inspected by Mexican
men-of-war or coast patrol vessels. If the de-
partment thinks this law should be questioned,
will you kindly give further instructions?"
Same subject. Reports in regard to the seizure of
the Aloha and the preliminary proceedings relat-
ing thereto.

Same subject. Quotes telegram from Gulf Fisheries
Co. regarding report that orders have been issued
to seize vessels under any and all conditions of
weather if within the 3-mile limit. Directs him
to investigate and report.
Same subject. "Your message 21st instant with
quotation. The Mexican authorities have issued
no such instructions as this quotation indicates.
Their patrol vessels have instructions to take
into custody within the 3-mile limit only such
vessels as are fishing or known to have been
fishing within this limit."

Mr. Thompson to Mr. Adee.....do.... Same subject. Refers to his telegram of this date

and incloses correspondence with the minister
for foreign affairs in regard to the seizure of vessels
within the 3-mile limit.

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Same subject. Quotes article 5, paragraph 2, as
follows: The inspection and jurisdiction of the
federal authorities may extend into the sea for
fiscal purposes up to a distance of 20 kilometers,
measured from the line marked by low tide on
the coasts of the Republic."

Same subject. Reports in regard to the release
of the Aloha and incloses correspondence.
Recognition of United States meat-inspection
labels. Incloses note from foreign office together
with communication from department of govern-
ment stating that the Mexican Government will
accept the regular official certificates viséed by
the Mexican consul.
Transit of merchandise from port to port of the
United States through Mexico. Incloses corre-
spondence with the foreign office, setting forth
that the proposal in No. 37 will be accepted on
condition of reciprocity.

Same subject. Communicates inquiry of the min-
ister of finance as to whether the United States is
disposed to enter into a form of convention.
Seizure of American fishing vessels. Reports that
the Aloha is at Veracruz awaiting such action on
the part of her owners as Mexican law requires
before she can be returned to them. Also reports
steps taken in the matter of appraisement of the
other three vessels. Incloses correspondence
with foreign office.

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Same subject. Refers to telegram of 8th instant
and incloses Treasury Department letter of the
12th instant, expressing views concerning the
pending arrangement.

Same subject. Instructs him not to commit the
United States to acceptance of proposed arrange-
ment, repeats substance of Treasury Department
letter of the 12th instant, and refers to instruction
No. 167.

Same subject. Quotes note from the minister of
finance in regard to the right or privilege of the
Mexican Government of sending inspectors to
supervise the transit of merchandise.
Same subject. Refers to instruction No. 167 and
incloses letter of the 15th instant from the Treas-
ury Department relative to the publication of
regulations.

Same subject. Refers to his telegram of the 18th
and informs him that the Treasury Department
states: "Transshipment of goods in transit from
port to port in Mexico through United States
may be supervised by Mexican inspectors under
conditions similar to those for goods coming from
port to port in the United States through Mexico."
Seizure of American fishing vessels. Incloses cor-
respondence with the foreign office concerning
the delivery of the Silas Stearns, Lizzie B. Adams,
and D. L. Trafton, to the persons authorized by
the companies to receive them.
Convention between the United States and Mexico
providing for the equitable distribution of the
waters of the Rio Grande for irrigation purposes.
Text.

MONTENEGRO.

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30 Mr. Jackson to Mr. Root.... Apr. 4

11 Mr. Bacon to Mr. Jackson... May 3

Emigration to the United States. Communicates
inquiry of the minister for foreign affairs as to
whether or not this Government is disposed to
prohibit, upon a request from the Montenegrin
Government, admission to the United States of
any Montenegrins presenting themselves without
passports, regularly viséed for the purpose of im-
migration to America. States that he has re-
plied that in his opinion this Government would
not be willing to comply with the request.
Same subject. Approves reply as communicated
in No. 30 and adds that the administrative offi-
cers of the United States may exclude only the
classes of persons whose entry is prohibited by

law.

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