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GERMANY

OPPOSITION IN GERMANY TO THE SHOWING OF THE MOTION PICTURE "ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT"-Continued

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1931 Mar. 17

Sept. 12 (1135)

Memorandum by Mr. P. T. Culbertson of the Division of West-
ern European Affairs

Suggestion to Major F. L. Herron of Motion Picture Pro-
ducers and Distributors of America, Inc., of commercial dis-
advantage outlined in Ambassador's telegram No. 26, and
Major Herron's opinion that film industry would not press for
further showing of the picture in Germany.

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.

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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
Minister for Foreign Affairs

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Dec. 16

Provisions for mutual recognition of load-line marks and cer-
tificates, and information that receipt of a note from German
Government expressing concurrence in this understanding will
constitute agreement.

From the German Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs to
the American Ambassador in Germany
Confirmation of understanding.

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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)
inquiring whether naturalization treaties between United
States and Baden and Württemberg, prior to formation of
German Empire, are considered in force.

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Information that these treaties were not renewed after the World War as provided by treaty and were, therefore, no longer in force after May 11, 1922; that Department has refrained from expressing an opinion on the status of treaties with Germany from April 6, 1917, to May 11, 1922; that,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.)

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GERMANY

PETITIONS FOR REHEARINGS IN THE SO-CALLED SABOTAGE CASES: BLACK TOM AND KINGSLAND

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Jan. 12

From the Solicitor for the Department of State to the Assistant
Secretary of State

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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
concern over the motion by Mr. Bonynge, U. S. Agent, for
retrial of the Black Tom case, as it opened the way for retrial
of other cases; his desire to end the matter quickly by sending
for Mr. Boyden, Umpire for the Mixed Claims Commission,
as had been suggested by the Under Secretary of State.
From the German Embassy to the Department of State

Opinion that the procedure in the Black Tom case was
regular and in accordance with agreement of August 10, 1922,
and with the Rules of the Commission.

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

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Jan. 22

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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

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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-
versation With the German Ambassador, November 17, 1931
Information that German Government concurs in the agree-
ment reached in Washington, that appointment of an umpire is
unnecessary at the moment, as the Commissioners might reach
an agreement without one, but, in any case, prompt decision
on the appointment would be easy.

(Footnote: Death of Mr. Boyden, October 25, 1931; ap-
pointment of Owen J. Roberts, of U. S. Supreme Court, March
24, 1932.)

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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

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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.

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Dec. 16 (VI W 9435)

From the German Ambassador

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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

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1930 June 24 (996)

From the Chargé in Great Britain

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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.
(662)

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.

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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
December 22.

Dec. 22

Extradition Treaty Between the United States of America and
Great Britain and Exchanges of Notes
Texts of extradition treaty and exchanges of notes signed at
London.

353

(Note: Data on subsequent extension of the treaty provisions to various parts of the British Empire.)

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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

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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.

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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

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1930

Aug. 18 (320)

From the British Ambassador

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Willingness to negotiate a new treaty on most-favorednation lines and to receive U. S. draft.

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1931

Sept. 9 (304)

Oct. 10

Information that Muscat State Council feels that negotia-
tions on U. S. draft would entail delay while financial situation
is urgent; suggestion that 1833 treaty be modified by exchange
of notes allowing 10 percent duty with 25 percent maximum
duty on liquor and tobacco; expectation of British to grant the
same concession subject to U. S. and French concurrence.
To the British Chargé

Information that constitutional requirements preclude
amendment of an existing treaty by exchange of notes; advice
that modification of 1833 treaty would be considered only on
most-favored-nation basis.

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-
changed; authorization to exchange notes, and full powers to
sign treaty.

Extradition Treaty Between the United States of America and
Greece, Together With Exchange of Notes Concerning Most-
Favored-Nation Treatment and Protocol of Exchange of
Ratifications

Texts of treaty and exchange of notes, signed at Athens;
protocol of exchange of ratifications, signed at Washington,
November 1, 1932.

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