ITALY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND ITALY REGARDING RECIPROCAL RECOGNITION OF CERTIFICATES OF INSPECTION OF VESSELS ASSIGNED TO THE TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS, EFFECTED BY EXCHAnge of Notes, SIGNED JUNE 1, 1931, AND AUGUST 5 AND 17, 1931 Date and number 1931 June 1 Aug. 5 (Uff. Em. 4608) Aug. 17 To the Italian Chargé Subject Willingness of the United States to accord recognition to unexpired Italian certificates of inspection for passenger vessels, provided reciprocal exemption is given U. S. vessels; suggestion that this note and Italian reply be evidence of agreement. From the Italian Ambassador Information of the Italian Government's assurance of reciprocal recognition of U. S. certificates and of its desire that the agreement (to be made effective in Italy by decree) become effective on August 15. To the Italian Ambassador Information that United States accepts August 15 as effective date of the agreement and has made arrangements accordingly; request for copy of Italian decree. Page 620 621 621 ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND ITALY REGARDING RECIPROCAL RECOGNITION OF LOAD LINE CERTIFICATES EFFECTED BY EXCHANGE OF NOTES SIgned SeptemBER 8, 1931, AND JUNE 1, 1932 1931 Sept. 8 (F.O.693) 1932 June 1 From the American Chargé in Italy to the Italian Minister for Notification of U. S. understanding regarding reciprocal From the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the American Note verbale giving Italian Government's agreement and 622 623 ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND ITALY REGARDing Air NavIGATION, EFFECTED BY EXCHANGE OF NOTES SIGNED OCTOBER 13 AND 14, 1931 1931 Oct. 13 Oct. 14 To the Italian Chargé Transmittal of reciprocal arrangement (text printed), agreed upon in previous negotiations, for the admission of civil aircraft, the issuance of pilots' licenses, and the acceptance of certificates for aircraft and accessories imported as merchandise; suggestion that if the Italian Government concurs, the arrangement become effective October 31. From the Italian Chargé Confirmation of understanding as set forth, and of October 31 as effective date of arrangement. 623 628 ITALY REPRESENTATIONS TO THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT REGARDING UNJUSTIFIED ARRESTS OF AMERICAN CITIZENS IN ITALY Date and number 1931 July 25 (118) July 27 (138) July 29 (139) Subject To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Instructions to inform the Foreign Minister of U. S. concern over the arrest of American citizens; over their long incarceration without the knowledge of U. S. Consuls, and over the instances in which Consuls have been prevented from carrying out their duties specified in the Consular Convention of 1878; also to secure a dismissal of the case pending against Nickola Slavich if possible. From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Information that situation was discussed with the Foreign Office, which gave certain assurances regarding trials, regulations, and permits for consular officers to visit prisoners, and intimated that Slavich case might be dropped, that a communication is being addressed to the Foreign Minister in the sense of Department's telegram No. 118. Page 629 630 From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) 632 Information from Naples that there were no other arrests among the passengers arriving with Slavich. July 30 Memorandum by Mr. Joseph C. Green of the Division of Western 632 July 31 (141) Notes on the cases of Nickola Slavich, James Tancredi, and 633 July 31 (120) Aug. 20 Sept. 1 (164) Sept. 4 (133) Report of the release of Slavich, and suggestion that it would not now be advisable to send the note prepared in accordance with Department's instruction No. 118, July 25, as the situation can probably be clarified in conversation with the Foreign Minister. To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Presumption that in the interest of clarity and accuracy and in Ambassador's discretion, a note verbale might be left with the Foreign Minister covering the points mentioned in the conversation; instructions to report on results of conversation. Memorandum by the Under Secretary of State Conversation with the Italian Ambassador, who was vigorously informed that arrest cases of American citizens were becoming too numerous; that the attitude of Italian authorities might result in press stories which would react against Italy. From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Information from the Foreign Minister that Consuls have no rights beyond the limited terms accorded a defense attorney, but that the matter is being discussed anew and errors and abuses would probably be reduced to a minimum in the future. To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Instructions to continue representations until the procedure suggested by the Foreign Minister is established, stressing that the United States will be satisfied only with recognition of the right of a Consul to see an American citizen alone within 24 hours after his detention, 634 634 635 636 ITALY REPRESENTATIONS TO THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT REGARDING UNJUSTIFIED ARRESTS OF AMERICAN CITIZENS IN ITALY-Continued Date and number 1931 Sept. 10 (172) Subject From the Chargé in Italy (tel.) Compliance with instructions in Department's telegram No. 133; information that Ministries concerned have reviewed the procedure of detention and arrest of foreigners but no final report has been sent to Ministry of Foreign Affairs. REPRESENTATIONS Page 636 BY THE ITALIAN AMBASSADOR REGARDING NEWSPAPER ATTACKS IN THE UNITED STATES AGAINST THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT 1930 Dec. 18 From the Italian Ambassador 637 Request that measures be taken to stop criminal propaganda such as contained in an article published in Il Martello, November 29 (text printed). Letter from Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York (excerpt printed) stating that the article in Il Martello would not be subject to such interpretation as would warrant legal action under New York State law. Information also that the Postmaster General is investigating the matter. 638 Apr. 24 From the Postmaster General 639 Information that prosecution of the publishers of Il Martello does not appear to be warranted under U. S. Code. June 11 To the Italian Ambassador 639 Information from the Department of Justice that there does not appear to be any action which can be taken against Il Martello under U. S. laws. June 16 From the Italian Ambassador 639 Acknowledgment of Department's note of June 11 and citation to an anti-Mussolini statement of June 6 (text printed) published in Il Martello. July 2 To the Italian Ambassador 640 Acknowledgment of Italian note of June 16, and advice that under freedom of the press it is difficult to initiate judicial proceedings in such cases. EXPRESSION OF REGRET BY THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT FOR REMARKS OF MAJOR GENERAL SMEDLEY BUTLER REGARDING THE PRIME MINISTER OF ITALY 1931 Jan. 27 To the Secretary of the Navy 640 Jan. 29 Quotation of a telegram (text printed) received by the Press Release Issued by the Department of State Announcement that a note (text printed) has been sent to the Italian Ambassador expressing regret for the unauthorized remarks of Major General Butler. 641 ITALY EXPRESSION OF REGRET BY THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT FOR REMARKS OF MAJOR GENERAL SMEDLEY BUTLER REGARDING THE PRIME MINISTER OF ITALY-Continued Date and number 1931 Subject Page Jan. 30 From the Italian Premier to the Italian Ambassador in the 641 Feb. 1 (8) Feb. 2 (9) Feb. 3 (17) Instructions to communicate the Premier's satisfaction at U. S. attitude and to inform press of Italian acknowledgment. (Footnote: English text received by the Secretary on January 30.) From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Report that papers state that Italy is completely satisfied over handling of the Butler incident and considers it closed. From the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Conversation with the Foreign Minister, who inquired as to Department's attitude toward a request by Mussolini for grace in the Butler incident. To the Ambassador in Italy (tel.) Advice that international aspects of Butler incident no longer exist and that Mussolini's request is inappropriate. 642 642 642 VISIT OF DINO GRANDI, ITALIAN MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS, TO THE UNITED STATES, NOVEMBER 16-27, 1931 From the Ambassador to Italy: Information that Foreign Minister Grandi desires to visit the United States and would appreciate public invitation being made in certain terms (text printed); recommendation that invitation be extended. To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Authorization to advise Grandi that on definite assurance of his acceptance he will receive a written invitation; transmittal of suggested wording of the latter and of statement for the press (texts printed). From the Chargé in Italy (tel.) Grandi's acceptance of invitation (text printed). 643 644 645 645 Nov. 19 Joint Statement by the Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs and 648 Dec. 10 (235) Announcement of discussions of various world problems to the clarification of points of mutual interest and establishment of sympathetic understanding of these problems. From the Chargé in Italy (tel.) Transmittal of speech to be made by Grandi before the Senate emphasizing that the purpose of his visit to United States was to promote general welfare and mutual understanding and Italy's desire to cooperate in restoring confidence and prosperity to the world. 649 ITALY VISIT OF DINO GRANDI, ITALIAN MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS, TO THE UNITED STATES, NOVEMBER 16-27, 1931-Continued Date and Subject Page number 1931 Dec. 11 (161) To the Chargé in Italy (tel.) 650 Appreciation of Grandi's courtesy in advancing a copy of his speech and in his generous remarks. LIBERIA PROPOSED INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF CONTROL IN LIBERIA AND CONTINUED NONRECOGNITION OF THE BARCLAY ADMINISTRATION 1931 Jan. 2 (2) To the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) Information that Liberian Consul General called at the Department and was informed that, in view of conditions disclosed by the International Commission of Inquiry, the U. S. Government had no interest in partial reforms or in measures falling short of compliance with adequate enforcement provisions. From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) 651 Jan. 2 (1) 651 Promise of Acting President Barclay to submit a declaration of Liberia's intentions in regard to acceptance in full of Commission's report. 652 Jan. 6 Memorandum by the Chief of the Division of Western Euro- Secretary's opinion that some sort of international endeavor Jan. 6 From the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) 653 Receipt of declaration (text printed) referred to in telegram No. 1, January 2; comment that it hardly seems to fulfill conditions imposed. From the Consul at Geneva (tel.) 654 Views of Sottile, Liberian representative at Geneva, respecting the status of relations between United States and Liberia. 655 Jan. 6 (2) Jan. 10 Jan. 12 (6) Jan. 14 (9) Memorandum by the Chief of the Division of Western European Conversation with British Ambassador concerning his Gov- To the Chargé in Liberia (tel.) U. S. inability to consider a proposal by Sottile that Liberia request U. S. financial assistance. Instructions regarding U.S. nonobjection to a Liberian request for advice and assistance from the League Council to carry out Commission's recommendations. From the Consul at Geneva (tel.) Liberian communication to League (text printed) setting forth acceptance in principle of the Commission's recommenda 656 656 |