received from every quarter of the British Empire expressions of grief and sympathy no less sincere. The death of the Empress Dowager Frederick of Germany also aroused the genuine sympathy of the American people; and this sympathy was cordially reciprocated by Germany when the President was assassinated. Indeed, from every quarter of the civilized world we received, at the time of the President's death, assurances of such grief and regard as to touch the hearts of our people. In the midst of our affliction we reverently thank the Almighty that we are at peace with the nations of mankind; and we firmly intend that our policy shall be such as to continue unbroken these international relations of mutual respect and good will.

WHITE HOUSE,

December 3, 1901.

THEODORE ROOSEVELT.

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Passport application of Frank H. Bowers, born in
Buenos Ayres of American parents, declined.
Argentine law claims as citizens all persons
born in the Republic.

Same subject. Conflict of jurisdiction had not
taken place and Bowers proposed to return to
the United States. Passport should have been
issued.

Political disturbances. Reports that public dis-
order caused by opposition to bill consolidating
public debt has constrained Argentine Govern-
ment to declare its capital in a state of siege for
6 months,
Same subject. Confirms above telegram and
gives full report of unification scheme and con-
sequent disturbances; the bill has been with-
drawn by the President, and resignations in his
cabinet have followed.

Same subject. Reports that state of siege has
been raised.

Same subject. Confirms above telegram, giving
particulars.

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Announcement of death of President McKinley,
and accession of President Roosevelt.
Condolences on assassination of President
McKinley.

AUSTRIA-HUNGARY.

1900.

Mr. Hay to Mr. Herdliska... Dec. 10 Liability of naturalized citizens of the United

Circular

1901. Feb. 1

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Mr. Harris to Mr. Hay.

Apr. 26

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10

States under military and expatriation laws of
their native country. Asks views and sugges-
tions as to notice which it is proposed to send
to such citizens applying for passports.

Same subject. Notice to American citizens for-
merly subjects of Austria-Hungary who con-
template returning to that country.
Expulsion of John Richter. Austrian Govern-
ment advances its right, under the treaty, of
expelling naturalized citizens of Austrian birth
without limitation of time of sojourn. In-
closes correspondence and requests instruc-
tions.

Mr. Hay to Mr. Herdliska... July 9 Same subject. Discusses limitations to the right

of expulsion under the treaty of naturalization
and under the laws of the Empire. As Richter,
however, has been allowed to return, his case
need not be taken up.

Mr. Herdliska to Mr. Hay... July 10 Passport application of Carl Schimaneck, born in

the United States, his father merely having
declared his intention to become a United
States citizen, and he having lived in Bohemia
since he was 4 years old. Submits case for in
structions.

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AUSTRIA-HUNGARY-Continued.

No.

May 20

May 31
June 5

Missionary troubles. Reports sacking of Ameri-
can Baptist Church at Nictheroy. Incloses cor-
respondence.

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Same subject. Damages have been made good 29
by the authorities of Rio de Janeiro.
Same subject. Approves course reported in
dispatch No. 318.

Visit of Brazilian school-ship Benjamin Constant
to the United States. States that the President
will receive the minister and the officers of
the vessel.

June 19 Missionary troubles. Sacking of American Bap-
tist Church at Nictheroy, Department is grati-
fied at settlement reported in dispatch No. 323.
Riots in Rio de Janeiro over increase in street-
railway fares. Reports in regard to.
Condolences on assassination of President
McKinley.

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339 Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hay....
President Campos Salles to
the Vice-President of the
United States (telegram).
Mr. Hay to Mr. Bryan Sept. 16
(telegram).

July 3

Sept. 14

Mar. 25
Mar. 28

Passport application of a Porto Rican. Requests
instructions.

Courtesies of Chilean officials in connection with removal of remains of the late Lieut. S. E. Woodworth, U.S. N. Instructs to convey appreciation of the United States Government. Passport application of a Porto Rican. Passport can not be issued before the status of Porto Ricans is established by the Supreme Court. They are, however, entitled to full protection. May 13 Courtesies of Chilean officials in connection with removal of remains of the late Liout. S. E. Woodworth, U. S. N. Reports having expressed appreciation of United States Govern

ment.

Visit of Chilean training ship General Baquedano
to the United States. Advises of intended.
Same subject. States that courtesies will be ex-
tended by United States officials.
Death of President Errázuriz. Notice of funeral.

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egram).

Mr. Hay to Mr. Wilson (telegram).

203

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Hay.

.....

July 23

Same subject. Reports particulars, and incloses
his note of condolence.

Same subject. Incloses reply to his note of con-
dolence.

Condolences on assassination of President Mc-
Kinley.

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Dec. 5

Dec. 26

Exclusion laws. Case of alleged Chinese stu-
dent Yip Wah, and others. Protests against
Treasury Department's rulings. Incloses cor-
respondence.

Same subject. States that immigration laws do
not confer on the President any power to inter-
pose in the matter.

Same subject. Refers to his note No. 199, relates
new incidents, and insists that it is within the
power of the President to see that the treaties,
as well as the other laws, are faithfully exe-
cuted.

Dec. 31 Foreign settlements. Refers to his telegram of
November 14; reports claims advanced by
France, Belgium, Austria-Hungary, and Japan
to a new or extended concession; incloses cor-
respondence with United States consul at Tien-
tsin and diplomatic representatives at Pekin
in regard to the protest of the United States
against such action; advocates the acquisition
by United States of such a concession after re-
establishment of Chinese authority.

1901. Jan. 14

Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay (telegram).

Exclusion laws. Case of alleged Chinese stu-
dent Yip Wah. Treasury Department declines
to modify decisions complained of.
Feb. 26 Foreign settlements. Has instructed United
States consul at Tientsin to serve notice that
tract formerly conceded to the United States
must not be seized by any other power.
Same subject. Approves action reported in
above telegram.

Mr. Hay to Mr. Conger (tel- Feb. 27 egram). 551 Mr. Conger to Mr. Hay..... Feb. 27 169 Mr. Hay to Mr. Wu.... Mar. 2

Same subject. Incloses correspondence with
consul at Tientsin and General Chaffee.
Exclusion laws. Refers to Chinese minister's
note No. 200, and states that complaint as to
delay in hearing cases is denied by the col-
lector at San Francisco. Requests that charges
be made more specific.

Same subject. Cites several instances, as sug-
gested in above note.
Samasubject. States that above note has been
referred to the Treasury Department.
Foreign settlements. Incloses proclamation of
German consul at Tientsin relative to exten-
sion of German concession. Interests of United
States citizens not being involved, no protest
has been made.

Exclusion laws. States that acts of officials at
San Francisco complained of in Chinese min-
ister's note No. 203 have been sustained by the
Treasury Department, and that mistakes can
always be corrected by appeal.

Claims of missionaries. Reports direct settle-
ment of certain claims with Chinese authori-
ties, and makes representations against such
method.
Claims of Chinese subjects residing at Butte,
Mont., on account of boycott of their business.
Presents claims and documents in support
thereof.

Claims of missionaries. While Department does
not favor direct settlements such as reported in
dispatch No. 640, and has instructed consuls
not to encourage them, it can but accept them
when agreeable to the claimants.
Foreign settlements. Incloses correspondence
in regard to transfer of United States conces-
sion to the municipality of the British Extra
Concession.

Same subject. Asks if return of former United
States concession at Tientsin shall be demanded
of Chinese Government.
Same subject. States that provisional exten-
sion of British municipality to cover former
American concession at Tientsin, with com-
plete reservation of American rights, might be
arranged.

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Mr. Adee to Mr. Wu...

Oct.

4

Same subject. Acknowledges above note, with
appreciation.

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