DOMINICAN REPUBLIC SUSPENSION OF AMORTIZATION PAYMENTS ON THE EXTernal Debt OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC-Continued Date and number Subject Page 1931 Oct. 20 (80) From the Minister in the Dominican Republic (tel.) 123 Acting Receiver General's report on remittance to fiscal agents, representing deficit on amortization of 1926 bonds of $77,589.43. Oct. 20 Memorandum by the Assistant Secretary of State 124 Conversation with Dominican Minister, who presented note from his Government regarding financial situation and proposed laws. Oct. 20 From the Dominican Minister 124 Oct. 23 Report on financial crisis and measures proposed to meet it; proposed emergency laws (texts printed) regarding debt service and budget payments. To the Dominican Minister Acknowledgment of note of October 20, and advice that U. S. policy will be guided by an understanding of the special circumstances set forth. 131 Oct. 24 From the Minister in the Dominican Republic (tel.) 132 Passage and signature on October 23 of emergency law and amendment to finance law. Conversation with Dominican Minister in which arrange- 134 Nov. 10 Nov. 12 Nov. 17 (188) Request for information, for communication to bondholders, as to U. S. policy and action in view of temporary modification by Dominican Government of terms of U. S.-Dominican Convention. To Lee, Higginson & Company Information that U. S. Government is not disposed at this Introductory comments (text printed) to be included in let- Transmittal of Lee, Higginson and Co. telegram of Novem- 134 136 137 ECUADOR POLITICAL UNREST IN ECUADOR Date and number 1931 Aug. 24 (37) Subject From the Chargé in Ecuador (tel.) Resignation of President Ayora and appointment of Colonel Luis Larrea Alba as Minister of Gobernacion, who thus automatically under Constitution becomes Acting President; comment that appointment is not well received by the people. From the Chargé in Ecuador (tel.) Information that President Ayora and his family are guests of the Legation until danger to the personal safety of the President has passed. Aug. 24 (38) Aug. 25 (39) From the Chargé in Ecuador (tel.) Aug. 25 (40) Aug. 25 (41) Information that Colonel Larrea Alba appears to have situa- Opinion that, under the circumstances, question of recogni- From the Chargé in Ecuador (tel.) Page 138 138 138 139 139 Information that former President Ayora and family have left Legation and returned to their home. Aug. 25 (16) To the Chargé in Ecuador (tel.) 139 Acquiescence in sheltering former President Ayora and family in Legation during emergency. Aug. 26 (17) To the Chargé in Ecuador (tel.) 140 Concurrence in opinion that question of recognition does not arise and that Legation may deal with present Government as constitutional successor to that of President Ayora; request to be informed when elections will be called. Sept. 1 (44) From the Chargé in Ecuador (tel.) 140 Information that Presidential elections have been called for October 20 and 21, in compliance with article 81 of the Constitution. Oct. 15 (55) Oct. 15 (56) From the Chargé in Ecuador (tel.) Information that Larrea Alba has declared himself dictator and is meeting with both military and popular opposition. From the Chargé in Ecuador (tel.) 140 140 Collapse of dictatorship, resignation of Larrea Alba, and assumption of Executive power by Minister of Gobernacion, former President Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno. Oct. 16 (57) From the Chargé in Ecuador (tel.) 141 Report that city is quiet and that assumption of executive power by Baquerizo Moreno has been received satisfactorily by all sides. Oct. 18 (58) From the Chargé in Ecuador (tel.) 141 Names of newly appointed Cabinet Ministers and information that Presidential elections will be held October 20 and 21 as planned. Oct. 22 (59) From the Chargé in Ecuador (tel.) 141 Election of Bonifaz in orderly, free, and fair elections EGYPT EQUALITY OF REPRESENTATION AS AMONG THE PRINCIPAL CAPITULATORY POWERS ON THE MIXED COURTS OF EGYPT Date and number 1931 Feb. 3 (15) June Oct. 28 (108) Nov. 16 (2395) Dec. 9 (109) Subject To the Minister in Egypt (tel.) Note for the Egyptian Government expressing U. S. Government's position with respect to principle of equality of representation of the principal capitulatory powers on the Mixed Court judiciary. (Footnote: Information that note was presented under date From the Egyptian Minister for Foreign Affairs to the American Explanation of Egyptian Government's viewpoint that apart To the Minister in Egypt Authorization to request audience with High Commissioner to enlist his support and to advise that American position is subject to recognition of special rights of Great Britain; instructions to telegraph reply of High Commissioner, and suggestions as to character of future representations. From the Chargé in Great Britain Discussion of U. S. position with head of Egyptian Affairs Division, who said that not until Foreign Office and Residency at Cairo had had an exchange of views could he make a statement in the matter and agreed to communicate with Chargé as soon as possible. Page 142 143 144 146 From the Minister in Egypt 147 Substance of High Commissioner's oral statement expressing personal views unfavorable to U. S. position; Minister's suggestions as to future U. S. action. Dec. 22 (346) To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) 148 Instructions to make another informal approach to Foreign RESERVATION OF AMERICAN RIGHTS UNDER THE TERMS OF NOTES EXCHANGED IN 1930 WITH EGYPT RELATING TO THE EGYPTIAN CUSTOMS REGIME Information that Egyptian Government has increased import duties on certain articles; request for Department's views as basis for conversations with colleagues regarding position of Egyptian Government under provisional commercial accords with capitulatory powers. To the Minister in Egypt (tel.) Department's desire not to take the lead in questioning Egypt's right to change tariff rates without consulting capitulatory powers, but willingness to consider making similar representations should other powers decide to press the issue. 150 152 EGYPT RESERVATION OF AMERICAN RIGHTS UNDER THE TERMS OF NOTES EXCHANGED IN 1930 WITH EGYPT RELATING TO THE EGYPTIAN CUSTOMS REGIME-Con. Date and number Subject Page 1931 Feb. 18 (22) From the Minister in Egypt (tel.) 152 Imposition of increased customs duty on matches; recommendation that Legation be instructed to present aide-mémoire following position taken by other capitulatory powers. Feb. 19 (24) From the Minister in Egypt (tel.) 153 Views of principal capitulatory powers regarding Egyptian tariff increases; opinion that it would not be advisable to raise tariff issue at this time. Feb. 21 (23) To the Minister in Egypt (tel.) 154 Request for additional information regarding Egyptian decree before issuance of any instructions. Instructions to seek interview with Foreign Minister and inform him orally of this Government's reservation of its rights under provisional commercial agreement of May 24, 1930. Mar. 4 (26) To the Minister in Egypt (tel.) 157 Instructions to inform Foreign Minister that U. S. Government makes full reservations of its position pending study of texts of the new tax law and decree. Mar. 19 (36) From the Minister in Egypt (tel.). 158 Request for authorization to inform Foreign Office of nonobjection to levying of tax on U. S. citizens, in response to oral request of Egyptian Government. Mar. 23 (31) To the Minister in Egypt (tel.) 158 Apr. 14 (40) Authorization to address written communication to Foreign 159 Intention not to discuss matter further with Egyptian May 6 (50) To the Minister in Egypt 160 Authorization to engage in informal conversations with French, Italian, and Belgian colleagues regarding conclusion of permanent commercial conventions with Egyptian Government. PROPOSAL OF THE EGYPTIAN GOVERNMENT FOR AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE TO REGULATE COTTON PRODUCTION 1931 Aug. 25 (92) From the Minister in Egypt (tel.) 160 Egyptian Government's desire for an international conference regarding regulation of cotton production. Information that Egyptian proposal for cotton conference has been referred to appropriate authorities. EGYPT PROPOSAL OF THE EGYPTIAN GOVERNMENT FOR AN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE TO REGULATE COTTON PRODUCTION-Continued Date and number 1931 Sept. 18 To the Egyptian Minister Subject Page 163 Sept. 22 (6538) Sept. 25 Information that since U. S. Government would be unable to apply program of production limitation and limitation and control of cotton exports, it would be unable to participate in a conference having such objects in view; suggestion for informal discussions between an Egyptian Government representative and American Farm Board regarding formulation of methods of cooperation. From the Egyptian Minister Proposal of Egyptian Government to send two delegates to Washington, and request for date to be fixed for meeting with representatives of American Farm Board. To the Egyptian Minister Information that Farm Board will be glad to start discussions 164 165 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND EGYPT FOR ARBITRATION OF THE CLAIM OF GEORGE J. SALEM, SIGNED JANUARY 20, 1931 1931 (Note: List of published documents relating to claim of George J. Salem (Salm) against Egypt, including correspondence between U. S. and Egyptian Governments.) 165 Jan. 20 Agreement Between the United States of America and Egypt 166 EL SALVADOR REVOLUTION IN EL SALVADOR 1931 Dec. 3 (97) From the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) 169 Information that revolution broke out night of December 2 and now controls city. Dec. 3 (98) From the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) 169 Comment that leaders of revolution appear to have no fixed plan beyond getting rid of present government; arrangements for 2-hour truce. Dec. 3 (100) From the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) 170 President Araujo's refusal of revolutionists' demands, of which only important one is his resignation; President's promise of truce until 10 a. m., December 4. Dec. 3 From the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) 170 (63 bis) Foreign Minister's receipt of telegram from military junta of El Salvador; decision of Guatemalan Government to adhere to terms of 1923 treaty and to take no action except in agreement with United States. Dec. 3 (55) To the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) Inquiry as to who is leading revolution. 171 |