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minister returned here yesterday, and last evening handed me the memorandum, which I send herewith, with translation. The minister assured me that it gave this Government sincere pleasure to adhere to the propositions made in your telegram, and he hoped that I would cable this hearty concurrence.

I have, etc.,

* * *

CHARLES PAGE BRYAN.

[Inclosure. Translation.]

MEMORANDUM.

The Portuguese Government concurs with satisfaction in the proposition of the Government of the United States of North America that the neutral powers unite in employing their good offices with both Russia and Japan in order that the neutrality of China may be respected, and that as much as possible the area of hostilities may be localized and limited so as to prevent inconvenience, undue excitement and disturbance of the people of China, and that the commercial and pacific relations of the world may be as little prejudiced as possible.

(NOTE. On this subject see circular of February 20, 1904, printed on page 2.)

ARBITRATION TREATY BETWEEN PORTUGAL AND SPAIN.

No. 85.]

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hay.

AMERICAN LEGATION,
Lisbon, June 18, 1904.

SIR: I have the honor to send inclosed the Portuguese version, with translation, of the arbitration treaty between this country and Spain.

I have, etc.,

CHARLES PAGE BRYAN.

[Inclosure. Translation.]

[From the Liberal, of June 2, 1904.]

The Government of His Most Faithful Majesty and the Government of His Catholic Majesty, subscribers to the agreement for the pacific solution of international disputes, as arranged at The Hague on the 29th of July, 1899, considering:

Whereas by article 19 of that covenant, the high contracting parties reserved to themselves the privilege of arbitrating in the beginning all questions or matters of dispute of a character to admit of arbitration; and

Whereas the cordiality of the sentiments and intentions that animate the two Peninsular nations, more particularly in respect of contributing effectively to straightening and strengthening of the bonds of intimate friendship, and to confirming and extending the good relations, political and economic, existing between them; and

Whereas it is desirable to secure by mutual and sound concurrence every available and judicious counsel in the common interest of the coast regions in the settlement of local discords and conflicts arising from immediate proximity of the contending parties;

Therefore it is hereby agreed by the undersigned as follows:

ARTICLE 1. All questions of a judicial character relative to the interpretation of treaties or conventions existing, or hereafter to exist, between Portugal and Spain, bordering and friendly nations, and which questions can not be amicably solved by diplomacy, shall be submitted to a commission, constituted expressly for that purpose, by previous agreement; and in the event of the parties failing to agree upon the constitution of such commission within a term not to exceed one month from the time such commission is proposed by one of the high con

tracting parties, then the submission shall be to the permanent arbitration tribunal or court instituted at The Hague by virtue of the convention there held on the 29th of June, 1899, provided that the questions so referred and submitted shall not involve matters of vital effect upon the independence or honor of the contracting nations or the interests of other States.

ARTICLE 2. If it is necessary to appoint an umpire, owing to the failure of the members of the commission provided for in the foregoing article to agree, he shall be chosen by the Governments interested from among the members of the permanent tribunal of The Hague.

ARTICLE 3. In any special case, before resort to the commission named in the preceding articles, or to the permanent tribunal of arbitration, the high contracting parties can enter into a special compromise clearly determining the points at issue, the extent of the submission to arbitration and the conditions to be observed relating to the constitution of the tribunal and the various phases of the process of arbitration.

ARTICLE 4. This present agreement shall be valid for the term of five years, dating from the day of its ratification, and shall not be declared inoperative short of one year advance notice of such termination, and it shall continue in force for five years successively.

Done at Lisbon, in duplicate, this 31st of May, A. D. 1904.

WENCESLAU DE SOUZA PEREIRA LIMA.
LUIZ POLO DE BERNABÉ.

VISIT OF THE UNITED STATES BATTLE-SHIP SQUADRON TO LISBON.

No. 33.]

Mr. Hay to Mr. Bryan.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, February 26, 1904.

SIR: As long ago as last June it was planned by the Navy Department that after the winter and spring maneuvers of the United States battle-ship squadron in the Caribbean Sea, that squadron should make a voyage to European waters accompanied by the European squadron.

It was proposed that the vessels should visit Lisbon, Trieste, and possibly one of the French Mediterranean ports, remaining in each port about three weeks, after which they would proceed together to Gibraltar, the battle-ship squadron then returning to the United States and the European squadron, of course, remaining on its station. The object of this visit being simply to afford the vessels and their crews the opportunities for practice incident to an extended transAtlantic voyage, and as the visit is without significance of any kind, this Government would be gratified if the courtesies and attentions to the squadrons were limited to the simple, ordinary formalities of such occasions on entering the port visited.

The date of the proposed visit is not yet fixed, but it will be shortly after the conclusion of the maneuvers in the Caribbean Sea now about to take place. You will be advised further so soon as the time shall be set.

I am, etc.,

JOHN HAY.

No. 70.]

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hay.

AMERICAN LEGATION,
Lisbon, March 22, 1904.

SIR: I have the honor to report that on receipt of your No. 33, of February 26, 1904, announcing the approaching visit to Lisbon of a

large American squadron, I communicated the information contained therein to the foreign office.

The minister for foreign affairs verbally expressed to me the satisfaction that this Governinent experiences in the prospect of having so many of our finest war ships in Portuguese waters.

Yesterday, during a function at the Royal Palace, King Carlos heartily announced to me that a cordial welcome awaited our squadron. By many questions he manifested much interest concerning the warships expected and the officers in command of them.

I have, etc.,

CHARLES PAGE BRYAN.

The King of Portugal to President Roosevelt.

[Telegram.]

LISBON, June 11, 1904.

Had to-day the great pleasure of proposing your health at luncheon on board the Kearsarge. American men-of-war are always welcome in Portuguese waters.

KING OF PORTUGAL.

President Roosevelt to the King of Portugal.

[Telegram.]

WHITE HOUSE, Washington, June 13, 1904.

I thank Your Majesty most sincerely for all your courtesy to me and generous hospitality to our fleet, and beg to express my best wishes and those of the American people for the health and happiness of Your Majesty, and the prosperity of the people of Portugal.

THEODORE ROOSEVELT.

No. 84.]

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Hay.

AMERICAN LEGATION,

Lisbon, June 21, 1904.

SIR: Regarding the visit of the North Atlantic battle-ship fleet to Lisbon, I have the honor to report the very favorable impression on the whole community here created by the war ships and their officers. The King and other authorities have extended to the visitors a most cordial welcome.

The advent of the Kearsarge, Maine, and Alabama on June 1, was very timely, not only in affording an opportunity for the admiral and other officers to participate in the ceremonies of the initiation of the Duke of Beja, second son of the King, as a naval apprentice, but also enabling me to present on that occasion our officers to the King, Queen, and other attending members of the royal family.

Rear-Admiral Barker, Captain Rodgers, and Flag Lieutenant Eberle accompanied me to a dinner given in compliment to them by the Portuguese sovereigns.

The King, Queen, Queen Mother, and Infante Don Alfonso made an exception in order to honor our country by attending the ball, given by me for the visiting officers at this legation, and repeatedly expressed their satisfaction at that entertainment.

The King lunched with Admiral Barker aboard the flagship, which he examined most minutely, with avowal of much admiration for all he saw. On that occasion, and on that of another handsome entertainment on the Kearsarge, everything was admirably arranged by Admiral Barker and his staff. This experienced commander in chief has here confirmed his reputation as a thorough disciplinarian, and as a worthy representative abroad of our great Navy, while his captains and staff have shown themselves throughout possessed of ability and savoir faire.

On the eve of their departure they were entertained at an elaborate and elegant banquet, given by the ministers of marine and foreign affairs, at which heartiest expressions of good will were exchanged.

Altogether the presentation made by our war ships and their commanders in Lisbon has added greatly to the prestige of our country in Portugal. This is evidenced by many favorable editorial coinments, several of which, together with translations, I herewith inclose.

The receipt of the telegram from President Roosevelt to King Carlos was duly appreciated and complimented in the warm expressions to me of the royal recipient.

I have, etc.,

CHARLES PAGE BRYAN,

[Inclosure. Translation.]

[From the Novidades of June 14, 1904.]

PORTUGAL AND THE UNITED STATES.

On the occasion of the King's visit to the American squadron, now in the Tagus, toasts wer offered respectively by the Portuguese Sovereign and the commander in chief of that squadron, the warm expressions in which they were couched being significant of the cordial relations existing between the two nations, and to which the distinguished representative of the United States at this court has so sympathetically and effectively contributed.

As already mentioned in the Seculo the King accepted the invitation to the interchange of civilities on board of the flagship Kearsarge.

At the serving of champagne, Admiral Barker, in command of the squadron, proposed drinking to the health of His Majesty, not only as the sovereign of this nation, but also as the mariner who maintains the traditional maritime glory to which Portugal is indisputably entitled. To the person of the monarch, and to the ilustrious Portuguese navy, the toast presented ardent expression of sympathy, as well as fervent wishes for the prosperity of the kingdom, with grateful acknowledgments for the hospitality and manifestations of appreciation received by the squadron in this capital. His Majesty, Don Carlos, responded in toasting Admiral Barker, also the American Navy and President Roosevelt of the United States, adding that there was full justification of the sympathy and gratification with which Portugal welcomed the squadron of the North American Republic.

The American minister, Mr. Charles Page Bryan, then toasted their Majesties, the Queen D. Amelia and the Queen Dowager, Maria Pia, with expression of best wishes for the utmost happiness of all the august royal family.

A careful examination of the vessel by the King, under the intelligent guidance of Capt. Raymond P. Rodgers, then followed, the detailed explanations by that distinguished officer, eliciting from His Majesty avowal of thorough

appreciation of the perfection with which the great battle ship had been constructed.

The King descended into the engine rooms and observed the operations connected with the artillery, including some not generally made known. His Majesty was profoundly impressed with the attentions thus shown him by the officers. In fact was so much pleased with the captivating manner of his reception, and by the attentions on board of the vessel, that he dispatched a cable message to President Roosevelt, expressing the satisfaction with which he had visited the vessels of the squadron, and his pleasure at the presence here of a division of the Navy of the United States with its brilliant officers. This message was promptly responded to by President Roosevelt.

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Without doubt in this interchange of compliments there is that bond of personal sympathy which the Portuguese sovereign creates and preserves in his relations to other chiefs of state, including President Roosevelt. We should not, and can not, deny that our country may in some measure, at least, be benefited by these relations. In the present instance the cordial expressions of President Roosevelt have accentuated that amicable relation, and the people of Portugal accept with gratitude the message received by their august sovereign and reciprocate warmly like wishes for the prosperity of the people of that grand American nation, as expressed for us by their noble President. In many ways the visit to Lisbon of the American squadron may strengthen the bonds of friendship between the great Republic and this smallest power of Western Europe.

FR 1904 M- 45

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