Same to same (telegram)..

1906.
May 31
June 9
June 22

Murder of a French citizen at Tangier. Transmits
report.

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Same subject. Reports arrival of French cruisers
at Tangier.

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Algeciras conference. States that the Italian min-
ister announces the ratification by the Sultan of
the general act, without reservation, on the 18th
instant.

Right of American owners of vessels purchased
abroad to fly the flag of the United States. In-
forms him that it is believed that no right to cancel
the consular registration of the vessel exists, be-
cause the owner of the Manolita has been engaged
in smuggling or has committed any other crime,
but that if it should appear that the boat is not a
bona fide American vessel the right to cancel the
consular registration and withdraw American
protection exists.

Murder of a French citizen at Tangier. Reports
that the Moorish Government has given entire
acquiescence to the demands of France. Gives
list of demands and adds that it may prove im-
possible to arrest and punish the assassins, as
promised..

Extradition of Paul Stensland from Morocco.
Transmits full report in regard to the detection,
arrest, and detention of Stensland.
Same subject. Reports the departure of Stensland
for the United States.

Mission of Minister Gummere to Fez.

Transmits

full report of his mission to Fez, and incloses copy of his remarks and the Sultan's reply thereto. Same subject. Acknowledges with gratification his No. 1, and expresses appreciation of sentiments conveyed therein.

NETHERLANDS.

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Insane Americans confined in foreign asylums.
States that Wybrand Feddema, an American cit-
izen, is confined in a public insane asylum in the
Netherlands and asks that his expenses be paid
by this Government or that he be brought back
to the United States.
Fictitious estates in Holland. Refers to previous
correspondence and suggests that in view of the
numerous applications received in regard to the
so-called " Metzger estate,' that the public be
warned against probable imposition.
Insane Americans confined in foreign asylums. In-
forms him that there is no provision of law, either
for the maintenance of Feddema or for his return
to the United States and states that his note has,
however, been forwarded to the governor of New
York for consideration. Incloses copy of the
governor's reply stating that several natives of
Holland, not American citizens, are confined in
asylums in New York. Proposes an arrangement
for the reciprocal exchange of patients.
Ratification of arbitration treaty between the
Netherlands and Portugal. Incloses copy of law
ratifying and embodying the treaty.
Arbitration treaty between the Netherlands and
Denmark. Reports that ratifications were ex-
changed at The Hague on Mar. 8.

Mar. 30 Citizenship of persons born in the United States of
naturalized parents. Inquiries as to the citizen-
ship of H. R. J. C. Van Hall, who was born at
Helena, Mont., July 16, 1887, and who has been a
resident of Holland since 1891.

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Van Swin- Apr. 5 deren.

Same subject. States that there is no law or execu-
tive authority to determine when or how citizen-
ship of the United States is lost, and that Van
Hall's right to change his nationality will not ma-
ture until he becomes of age.

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Mr. Van Swinderen to Mr.
Root (memorandum).

1906. Apr. 13

258 Same to same.

87 Mr. Hill to Mr. Root......

102

Same to same.

May

The Second Peace Conference. States that the Gov-
ernment of the Netherlands is quite ready to re-
ceive the delegates the latter part of September,
but suggests that, for physical reasons, the spring
season would perhaps be more suitable.

4 Insane Americans confined in foreign asylums. Ac-
knowledges No. 68 and states that his Govern-
ment withdraws the proposition submitted in his
note of Jan. 3.

June 12 The Second Peace Conference. Incloses translation
of bill whereby the Netherlands Government
seeks the sanction of the legislature to the conclu-
sion of treaties which will facilitate the admission
to the second conference of such powers as were
not represented at the first conference.

July 24 Ratification of extradition treaty between the
Netherlands and Greece. Reports the exchange
of ratifications at Athens on July 20.

116 Mr. Boutell to Mr. Root..... Sept. 15 Consular convention of 1855. Reports the certificate

of appointment of Mr. Schild, American consular
agent at Padang, was sent directly to him; that
the Dutch Government claims that under the
treaty of 1855 the recognition of subordinate con-
sular officers in Dutch colonies must be granted
by the governor of the colony, and that there is
doubt as to the treaty of 1855 between the United
States and the Netherlands having been super-
seded by the treaty of 1878.

43 Mr. Adee to Mr. Boutell.... Sept. 26 Emigration agents of South Carolina in Europe.

Instructs him to facilitate the mission of George
E. C. Bahncke, emigration agent.
Consular convention of 1855. States that the de-
partment concurs in the opinion reported in No.
116, that the consular convention of 1855 is still
in force and that it will be governed thereby.
Same subject. Reports that the Netherlands Gov-
ernment claims, under article 7 of the convention
of 1855, that vice-consuls in the colonies do not re-
quire an exequatur from the Netherlands Govern-
ment.

Same subject. Informs him that the department
agrees with the position assumed by the Nether-
lands Government as reported in No. 143.

NICARAGUA, COSTA RICA, AND SALVADOR.

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Immigration law of Costa Rica. Reports the case
of two Syrian-American merchants of New Or-
leans, who were permitted to land at Limon to
await steamship connection only after representa-
tions by the legation and on the personal guaran-
tee of the consul. Suggests that some arrange-
ment be made by which traveling Syrians may be
permitted to land in Costa Rica while in transit
to other countries.

Same subject. Requests copies of the Costa Rican
immigration law of Nov. 24, last.
Rights of American citizens in disputed territory.
Refers to the concessions of the American Banana
Company in the Sixola Territory which is in dis-
pute between Costa Rica and Panama and in-
structs him to notify the Costa Rican Govern-
ment that while this Government concedes the
right of the disputants to make provisional agree-
ment respecting the administration of the terri-
tory, pending the definite settlements of its
ownership, it does not concede the power of the
Provisional Administrator to execute judgments
in the capacity of sovereign until the sovereignty
of the territory is adjudicated and the courts of
the sovereign have passed on the matters in-
volved; nor does it concede the right of either to
prejudice the ultimate rights of American citizens,
all of said rights being strictly reserved. (Same
mutatis mutandis to Panama.)

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Same subject. Incloses translation of the Nicara-
guan Government's acknowledgment of the de-
partment's message of condolence.

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War in Central America and mediation of the Uni-
ted States and Mexico. Reports that he has
commenced arrangement to secure peace between
the Government of Salvador and Guatemalan
Government. Says he will advise by cable
progress of the negotiations.

Same subject. Reports that all efforts for peace are
useless. Salvadorean general commanding forced
fight on Guatemala territory; civil authorities
favored peace. Suggests war vessel on the coast.
Declaration of war not yet made.
Same subject. Acknowledges the receipt of Mr.
Merry's telegram of the 10th and directs him to
continue to use his good offices to prevent war if
possible. Informs Mr. Merry that a cablegram
has been sent to Ambassador Thompson and
hopes for the cooperation and moral support of
the Government of Mexico. States that the Mar-
blehead has been ordered to go to the coast of
Salvador and communicate with Mr. Merry. Di-
rects Mr. Merry to exercise great care so as not to
encroach upon the sovereign rights in any way.
Same subject. Reports that Regalado, former
President of Salvador, commanding Salvadorean
army in Guatemala, killed fighting, and that the
result is uncertain in Salvador and Guatemala,
but tending toward peace. Acknowledges cable
of the 11th.
Same subject. Reports Guatemala invading and
fighting Honduras and Salvador. Guatemala
apparently retarding and Salvador anxious for
peace. Asks to have Marblehead sent to Acajutla;
says no other vessel necessary at present.
Same subject. Appeals to Salvador to take imme-
diate steps toward settling questions pending
with Guatemala, either by agreement to arbitrate
or by direct negotiations for a definite agreement
between the two countries. Offers use of the
American ship of war Marblehead as a neutral
place where representatives of Guatemala and Sal-
vador 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 Guatemala and
that his action has the full concurrence of the Pres-
ident of Mexico.

Same subject. Quotes telegram the President
to-day sent to the President of Salvador and to the
President of Guatemala. Instructs him to use
best endeavors with the Government of Salvador
to the same end.
Same subject. Accepts proposition submitted in
telegram of 13th and suggests that the minister
of the United States to Guatemala and Salvador
and the Mexican minister to Central America take
part in the conference.
Same subject. Informs Mr. Merry that Guatemala
accepts proposal of peace in principle, but requires
assurances. Directs Mr. Merry to ascertain if Sal-
vador will give President of the United States a
satisfactory pledge that Salvador will agree to dis-
arm and negotiate if like pledge is given by Guate-
mala.

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NICARAGUA, COSTA RICA, AND SALVADOR-Continued.

No.

From and to whom.

Date.

Subject.

XXIX

Page.

Mr. Bailey to Mr. Root (tele- July 14
1906.
gram).

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Bailey
(telegram).

July 15

Same subject. Reports that the Costa Rican min-
ister for foreign affairs has requested him to inform
Mr. Root that his Government desires to offer its
good offices, conjointly with the Government of
the United States, in favor of peace in Central
America, by delegating authority to our minister
in Salvador or sending representative to confer
and act with him.

Same subject. States that he is much gratified at
Costa Rica's good disposition toward peace in
Central America; also that both Guatemala and
Salvador have accepted the proposal of the Presi-
dent to negotiate, suspending their hostilities
meanwhile. Mr. Merry has been advised and is
cooperating with Mr. Combs to bring about agree-
ment as to details. Directs Mr. Bailey to inform
Mr. Merry of the friendly attitude of Costa Rica.

Mr. Merry to Mr. Root (tele- ...do..... Same subject. Reports that the Government of
gram).

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Merry (tel- ...do..... egram).

Mr. Merry to Mr. Root (tele- July 17 gram).

Salvador will accept the same terms as the Guate-
malan Government for armistice retirement and
disarmament of troops, and that the Government
of Honduras desires to join the Government of
Salvador in negotiating the same terms. Adds
that the Marblehead is expected to-morrow, and
requests instructions for the above-mentioned
programme.

Same subject. Informs Mr. Merry that telegrams
of acceptance have been received from the Presi-
dent of Guatemala and the President of Salvador,
and that it now only remains to bring the parties
together, and that it is the President's wish that
Mr. Merry, Mr. Combs, and the Mexican minister
to Central America may act in unison in every
way toward a successful negotiation, and all three
will attend on the Marblehead.

Same subject. Reports that arrangement of armis-
tice for Wednesday-to-morrow morning-is
made and that the Marblehead is expected to ar-
rive at San Jose de Guatemala from Acajutla
Thursday morning to receive all commissioners.
Inquires whether he shall represent Costa Rica
and Nicaragua, as requested, Combs being absent,
Brown to substitute.

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Merry (tel- ...do..... Same subject. Congratulates Mr. Merry and all
egram).

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concerned on the armistice arranged for Wednes-
day and instructs him as to the attitude to be
assumed at the conference.

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Same subject. States that the instructions in Mr.
Bacon's telegram of the 17th have been carefully
noted, and that the Nicaraguan Government has
appointed a native representative. Also states
that his representation of Costa Rica is pro forma,
and that he will telegraph from San Jose and
Guatemala on conclusion.

..do..... Same subject. Instructs him as to the scope of
negotiations which must be made only between
the actual belligerents and confined to the terms
of the President's message to Salvador and Guate-
mala, with the addition of Honduras, which is now
one of the belligerents in alliance with Salvador.
States that the American and Mexican ministers
are to attend in a purely friendly and advisory
capacity.

Mr. Merry to Mr. Root (tele- July 20 gram).

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Merry (tel- July 21 egram).

Same subject. Remarks that Nicaraguan and
Costa Rican representation is entirely compli-
mentary, without votes or influence. Nicaragua
was invited by Salvador without advising Mr.
Merry. The belligerents are fully controlling
the discussion, in accordance with the President's
message. Conference results in a treaty of peace,
as has been duly advised in joint telegram with
Minister Combs.

Same subject. States that the President has re-
ceived a cablegram expressing congratulations and
thanks of the delegates of the peace conference,
and wishes him to express to the delegates his
sincere thanks and congratulations upon the out-
come of their efforts. The President expresses
hope that the treaty will lead to a better under-
standing and continued friendship among the
peoples of Central America, to which end he pledges
his earnest and friendly cooperation in full reliance
upon the continued support of President Diaz, to
whom the success of this negotiation is largely due.

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5

13

1906.

Mr. Merry to Mr. Root (tele- July 22
gram).

Same subject. States that he has received a tele-
gram from the President of Honduras requesting
him to present to the President of the United
States the gratitude of the Government and peo-
ple of Honduras for his friendly and efficient medi-
ation in obtaining peace between Guatemala, Sal-
vador, and Honduras.

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Merry (tel- July 24 Same subject. Informs Mr. Merry that the Presi-
egram).

Mr. Merry to Mr. Adee..

dent has received with much gratification his mes-
sages from the President and people of Honduras,
and that it has been a great pleasure to him to
offer his friendly mediation and that keener satis-
faction can be felt by no one at the successful out-
come of the conference, bringing an honorable,
and, as he hopes, a lasting peace to the people of
Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala, in whose
welfare he feels the deepest interest.

July 28 Same subject. Incloses note from the minister of
foreign affairs of Salvador, transmitting communi-
cation which has been addressed to Guatemala
and Honduras accepting the Marblehead peace
conference. States that the military forces of the
Republic, except the 3,000 men fixed by law as
the peace establishment, have disbanded and
returned to their homes.

Mr. Merry to Mr. Root...... Aug. 18

Mr. Merry to Mr. Bacon..... Sept. 8
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Wallace.. Oct. 6

Mr. Calvo to Mr. Root...... Oct. 27

Mr. Olivares to Mr. Bacon... Nov. 15

Same subject. States that invitation has been
issued by Costa Rica to Guatemala, Honduras,
and Salvador to hold the meeting of peace com-
missioners in San Jose on September 15. Salva-
dor has already accepted.

Same subject. States that Nicaragua will not be
represented at the peace conference.
Treaties between Great Britain and Nicaragua.
Directs him to furnish the department with a full
text of the treaties between Great Britain and
Nicaragua relative to the Mosquito reservation
and the abolishment of the free port of San Juan
del Norte.

War in Central America and mediation of the
United States and Mexico. Incloses texts of the
several treaties, conventions, and protocols signed
at San Jose.

Treaties between Great Britain and Nicaragua.
Incloses translation of treaties requested in No. 5.

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