GERMANY OPPOSITION IN GERMANY TO THE SHOWING OF THE MOTION PICTURE "ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT"-Continued Date and number Subject Page 1931 Mar. 17 Sept. 12 (1135) Memorandum by Mr. P. T. Culbertson of the Division of West- Suggestion to Major F. L. Herron of Motion Picture Pro- From the Ambassador in Germany Report that Film Censorship Bureau in Berlin reversed its decision after the deletion of a few scenes and the receipt of a letter from American Universal Pictures Corporation stating the expurgated German version would be adopted; continued protest by Nazis, but indication that Government no longer feels bound to make concession to them. 315 316 ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND GERMANY REGARDING RECIPROCAL RECOGNITION OF LOAD LINE Certificates EFFECTED BY EXCHANGE OF NOTES, SIGNED SEPTEMBER 11 AND DECEMBER 16, 1931 1931 Sept. 11 (585) From the American Ambassador in Germany to the German 317 Dec. 16 Provisions for mutual recognition of load-line marks and cer- From the German Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs to 318 STATUS OF NATURALIZATION TREATIES BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE GRAND DUCHY OF BADEN, SIGNED JULY 19, 1868, and WÜRTTEMBERG, SIGNED JULY 27, 1868 1930 Oct. 28 From the Chargé in Germany (567) Dec. 4 (487) Despatch from the Consul General at Stuttgart (text printed) To the Ambassador in Germany Information that these treaties were not renewed after the World War as provided by treaty and were, therefore, no longer in force after May 11, 1922; that Department has refrained from expressing an opinion on the status of treaties with Germany from April 6, 1917, to May 11, 1922; that, however, the treaties with Baden and Württemberg were applicable to women naturalized in those countries. (Copy to Stuttgart.) 319 320 GERMANY PETITIONS FOR REHEARINGS IN THE SO-CALLED SABOTAGE CASES: BLACK TOM AND KINGSLAND Date and number 1931 Subject Page Jan. 12 From the Solicitor for the Department of State to the Assistant 322 Information of the filing of a motion for a new trial in Black Tom explosion case on grounds of newly discovered evidence, and other reasons. Jan. 15 Undated [Rec'd Jan. 15] Jan. 16 Jan. 17 (Footnote: Information of filing in Kingsland case on January 22.) Memorandum by the Assistant Secretary of State Conversation with the German Ambassador, who expressed Opinion that the procedure in the Black Tom case was Memorandum by the Solicitor for the Department of State Suggestion by the Counselor of the German Embassy that Mr. Boyden arrive earlier to facilitate a disposal of the petition before the German Agent's departure on January 21; his opinion that German Government will cooperate with any request for interpretation of claims agreement; solicitor's opinion that early hearing will be desirable but that disposition should be left to the Commission. Memorandum by the Assistant Secretary of State Conversation with the German Ambassador, who was informed that Department was requesting Mr. Boyden's earlier arrival in Washington and that the Commission itself should decide on the question of procedure. (Footnote: Arrival of Mr. Boyden on January 19.) Memorandum by the Secretary of State 322 323 325 326 Jan. 22 327 Conversation with the German Ambassador, who was advised that the Department's practice was to leave all control to the U. S. Agent and that it was hoped the Commission would settle the question of procedure, but that everything would be done to expedite settlement. July 1 From the Agent for the United States 328 Notification of the filing of supplemental petition for rehearing on basis of new evidence. Nov. 18 Memorandum by the Under Secretary of State of a Telephone Con- (Footnote: Death of Mr. Boyden, October 25, 1931; ap- 328 1931 Jan. 30 (St. D.E. 4/31) From the German Embassy 329 Request that a final decision on the admission of additional German work-students be made as soon as possible, without waiting until April 1, in view of time required for selection of students and for necessary travel arrangements. Mar. 10 From the German Embassy 330 Expression of hope that Department will not suspend the exchange of German-American student laborers. Mar. 26 331 To the German Ambassador Reply to German inquiries giving Secretary of Labor's decision (text printed) to discontinue temporarily the student laborer arrangement because of employment conditions. From the German Embassy Request for reconsideration of decision of Immigration Commissioner at Ellis Island, in which German student laborers now in United States were refused the extension of stay usually granted. To the German Embassy Confirmation of information that the requests of 29 students to remain in the United States for a further period are under consideration, as the German Embassy has been informed. Memorandum by the Assistant Secretary of State Request by the First Secretary of the German Embassy that 19 German students be granted another extension of time; refusal of extension by Department of Labor on basis that the students are holding jobs which could be filled by Americans. 332 333 333 Dec. 16 (VI W 9435) From the German Ambassador 334 Proposal that U. S. Government admit German industrial students under certain specified conditions. Feb. 9 To the German Ambassador 335 Quotation from Labor Department's communication advising that German proposal cannot be given favorable consideration at this time. GREAT BRITAIN EXTRADITION TREATY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND GREAT Britain and EXCHANGES OF NOTES EXTENDING THE APPLICABILITY OF THE TREATY TO PALESTINE AND TRANS-JORDAN, SIGNED DECEMBER 22, 1931 1928 Nov. 19 (3182) 1929 Mar. 14 (1734) From the Chargé in Great Britain 337 Foreign Office note (text printed) proposing a new extradition treaty of comprehensive character, in reply to U. S. earlier suggestion of a supplementary treaty. To the Ambassador in Great Britain 340 Conclusions and suggestions regarding British draft of extradition treaty; instructions to bring to the attention of the Foreign Office. GREAT BRITAIN EXTRADITION TREATY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND GREAT BRITAIN AND EXCHANGES OF NOTES EXTENDING THE APPLICABILITY OF THE TREATY TO PALESTINE AND Trans-Jordan, SIGNED DECEMBER 22, 1931—Continued Date and number Subject Page 1930 June 24 (996) From the Chargé in Great Britain 344 Foreign Office reply (text printed) giving views on revisions suggested by United States. Aug. 11 (471) To the Ambassador in Great Britain 348 Instructions to inform Foreign Office of U. S. withdrawal of certain proposals and of attitude on others. 1931 Jan. 20 (1573) From the Ambassador in Great Britain 350 Foreign Office note (text printed) accepting in substance qualifications proposed by the United States and requesting Ú. S. reconsideration of two points. Feb. 9 To the Ambassador in Great Britain 351 Advice that U. S. Government agrees to the two points and that full powers for signing the treaty will be forwarded. To the Ambassador in Great Britain Advice of agreement to further British amendments and to suggested exchange of notes making treaty applicable to Palestine and to Trans-Jordan. From the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) 352 Dec. 22 (468) 353 Information that treaty was signed and notes exchanged Dec. 22 Extradition Treaty Between the United States of America and 353 (Note: Data on subsequent extension of the treaty provisions to various parts of the British Empire.) 361 PROPOSED REVISION, WITH RESPECT TO MUSCAT AND OMAN, OF THE TREATY OF AMITY AND COMMERCE BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND MUSCAT (Oman) SIGNED SEPTEMBER 21, 1833 Request that United States waive its right under article 3 of treaty of 1833 with Muscat in order to allow an increase of flat tariff rates to 7% percent and 15 percent on alcohol and cigarettes, in view of financial difficulties of the State of Muscat and Oman. To the British Ambassador Non-objection in principle to a general increase in tariff rates, and proposal of conclusion of new treaty modifying article 3 of 1833 treaty and providing for unconditional mostfavored-nation treatment in import and export duties and other matters. To the British Ambassador Advice that Department would probably not have occasion to protest the suggested limited non-discriminatory increase in import duties, pending conclusion of a new treaty. 362 365 365 GREAT BRITAIN PROPOSED REVISION, WITH RESPECT TO MUSCAT AND OMAN, OF THE TREATY OF AMITY AND COMMERCE BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND MUSCAT (OMAN) SIGNED SEPTEMBER 21, 1833-Continued Date and number Subject Page 1930 Aug. 18 (320) From the British Ambassador 366 Willingness to negotiate a new treaty on most-favorednation lines and to receive U. S. draft. 1931 Sept. 9 (304) Oct. 10 Information that Muscat State Council feels that negotia- Information that constitutional requirements preclude GREECE EXTRADITION TREATY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND GREECE, SIGNED MAY 6, 1931 369 1929 Nov. 27 To the Minister in Greece 371 (310) Comments on changes proposed by the Greek Government in U. S. draft treaty of extradition; suggestions for rewording of certain articles (texts printed). 1930 Feb. 24 (351) To the Minister in Greece 373 Oct. 10 (431) 1931 Mar. 9 (472) May 6 Citation to Revised Statutes in connection with Foreign Office inquiry as to the meaning of a phrase in the draft; further comments on changes proposed by Greek Government. To the Minister in Greece U. S. acceptance of majority of Greek modifications; willingness to accord Greece most-favored-nation treatment as to articles 9 and 11, and suggestion that such provision be effected by exchange of notes. To the Minister in Greece Proposal of slight changes in language in notes to be ex- Extradition Treaty Between the United States of America and Texts of treaty and exchange of notes, signed at Athens; 375 377 378 |