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MOROCCO

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS BY THE UNITED STATES IN THE APPLICATION OF DECREES AND TAXES TO AMERICAN CITIZENS IN THE FRENCH ZONE-Continued

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1930 Dec. 10 (569)

Dec. 12 (574)

1931 Jan. 28 (587)

Mar. 5 (625)

Oct. 26 (656)

Dec. 8 (668)

From the Diplomatic Agent and Consul General at Tangier
Observations on discriminations involved in certain dahirs
decreeing new and increased consumption taxes on petroleum
products, frozen meats, and edible oils; recommendations as
to representations to be made.

From the Diplomatic Agent and Consul General at Tangier
Opinion concerning a decree dated June 24, 1930, purporting
to eliminate objectionable requirement of the decree of July 6,
1929, relative to importation of canned foods.

From the Diplomatic Agent and Consul General at Tangier
Note from the Consul at Casablanca (text printed) pointing
out discriminatory features of a dahir in the matter of taxation
on petroleum products.

To the Diplomatic Agent and Consul General at Tangier
Department's position that objection to dahir dated Decem-
ber 28, 1930, should be based on the protective feature of the
tax on frozen meat.

From the Diplomatic Agent and Consul General at Tangier

Request from French Resident General for application to American nationals of dahirs concerning requisition for military purposes of motor vehicles, animals, and animal-drawn vehicles. Suggestion that Department not give its assent, but indicate its willingness to consider temporary compliance in an exceptional situation.

To the Diplomatic Agent and Consul General at Tangier

Instructions to address note to French Resident General in accordance with suggestion in despatch No. 656, October 26.

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NEGOTIATIONS CONCERNING CLAIMS AND PROPOSED RECOGNITION BY THE UNITED STATES OF THE SPANISH ZONE IN MOROCCO

1931 Jan. 21 (268)

From the Ambassador in Spain

750

Aide-mémoire left at the Foreign Office (text printed) stating U. S. willingness to submit claim of Dris-El-Quettani to legal determination in a competent court; memorandum (text printed) of interview with Foreign Office official.

Oct. 22 89/14

752

Nov. 28

From the Spanish Chargé

Spanish Government's request for U. S. consent to the application to American nationals in Spanish Zone of certain}| new urban tax levy regulations.

To the Spanish Chargé

Advice that Department is unable to give consideration to Spanish Government's request pending U. S. recognition of the Spanish Zone in Morocco; that such recognition is contingent upon settlement of American claims in the Spanish Zone. (Footnote: No further developments until 1934.)

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MOROCCO

REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING AMERICAN RIGHTS WITH RESPECT TO CONCESSION BY THE TANGIER ADMINISTRATION IN MOROCco

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1931 Jan. 7 (628)

Feb. 5 (1635)

Mar. 12 (708)

Mar. 30 (W3334/ 24/28)

Apr. 2 (599)

Apr. 30 (635)

July 13

To the Ambassador in Great Britain

Outline of U. S. position with regard to the electric light concession in Tangier, for informal and confidential communication to the Foreign Office.

From the Ambassador in Great Britain

Informal note from the Foreign Office (text printed) stating that British Government would be glad to get U. S. support in safeguarding the principle involved, and suggesting possible U. S. notification to Shereefian Government of agreement to the concession as an exception, instead of a protest against its grant without adjudication.

To the Ambassador in Great Britain

Department's willingness, in view of practical considera-
tions involved, to accept grant of the concession as an excep-
tion; suggestion of possible procedure for notifying the
Shereefian Government.

From the Head of the League of Nations and Western Department
of the British Foreign Office to the American First Secretary
of Embassy in Great Britain
Motion adopted by the Committee of Control (text printed)
indicating its position respecting the electricity concession.
From the Diplomatic Agent and Consul General at Tangier

Efforts of Committee of Control to induce French Resident
General to request U. S. assent to an exceptional derogation of
the principle of public adjudication, in respect of the concession
in question.

To the Diplomatic Agent and Consul General at Tangier
Authorization to assent to exceptional derogation if the
Protectorate authorities request it.

From the American_Diplomatic Agent and Consul General at
Tangier to the French Resident General in Morocco
Acknowledgment of Resident General's notes expressing the
hope that U. S. Government will withdraw its opposition in the
premises; promise to recommend favorable action, upon receipt
of request in the customary form.

(Footnote: Notification, July 29, of U. S. assent in accord-
ance with instruction No. 635, April 30.)

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ATTEMPT BY THE TANGIER MIXED TRIBUNAL TO ASSUME JURISDICTION Over ALIEN EMPLOYEES OF THE AMERICAN DIPLOMATIC AGENCY

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From the Diplomatic Agent and Consul General at Tangier
Résumé of incident of two employees of the Diplomatic
Agency (British subjects) being cited to appear before the
Tangier Mixed Tribunal; notification to the Tangier Adminis-
tration, based on U. S. position taken in the Scott case (1872),
that the employees are under jurisdiction of U. S. Consular
Court. Letter to British Consul General at Tangier (text
printed) summarizing the situation.

Information that Tangier Administration appears disposed
to question position taken by United States in the Scott case,
and request for instructions.

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MOROCCO

ATTEMPT BY THE TANGIER MIXED TRIBUNAL TO ASSUME JURISDICTION OVER ALIEN EMPLOYEES OF THE AMERICAN DIPLOMATIC AGENCY-Continued

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1931 June 6 (641)

Oct. 2 (652)

To the Diplomatic Agent and Consul General at Tangier
Approval of action taken; statement that Department's
position on jurisdiction over alien employees of U. S. Diplo-
matic Agency is set forth in its note of April 5, 1872, to the
British Minister (text printed).

From the Diplomatic Agent and Consul General at Tangier
Exchange of unofficial communications with the British Con-
sul in Charge (texts printed) concerning the British position;
comments on possible eventual policy of the French author-
ities in French Zone.

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NETHERLANDS

ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE NETHERLANDS REGARDING RECIPROCAL FREE ENTRY PRIVILEGES FOR CONSULAR OFFICERS

1930 Mar. 25 (40)

June 23 (205)

Aug. 20

Aug. 20 (87)

Sept. 23 (325)

1931 Mar. 19 (151)

To the Minister in the Netherlands

Instructions to communicate with the Foreign Office with a view to arranging for reciprocal free entry privileges for consular officers.

From the Minister in the Netherlands

Note addressed to the Foreign Minister, April 7 (text printed), in accordance with Department's instructions, and reply dated June 17 (text printed) indicating Netherlands acceptance of U. S. proposal with understanding that gold and silver articles imported by Dutch consular officers will be exempt from excise tax.

To the Netherlands Chargé

Advice that no excise tax is assessed on gold and silver articles imported for personal or family use; that Department will proceed with arrangements for the free importation privileges in question.

To the Minister in the Netherlands

Instructions to advise Foreign Office of U. S. intentions to proceed with arrangements as indicated in Department's note to the Netherlands Chargé.

From the Chargé in the Netherlands

Note of September 19 (text printed) extending free importation privileges on a reciprocal basis, with assumption that exemption from excise taxes to Dutch consular officers would be granted.

To the Chargé in the Netherlands

Treasury Department's position that exemption from excise taxes cannot be included in the free entry privileges, in the absence of appropriate treaty provisions. Instructions to convey this to Netherlands authorities, together with the understanding that as a matter of practice, however, excise taxes are not levied on goods imported free of duty by foreign consular officers.

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NETHERLANDS

ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE NETHERLANDS REGARDING RECIPROCAL FREE ENTRY PRIVILEGES FOR CONSULAR OFFICERS-Continued

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1931 May 19 (1645)

From the Netherlands Legation

778

Inquiry as to the possibility of concluding a reciprocal arrangement for exemption of consular officers from the excise taxes in question.

June 30

To the Netherlands Legation

778

Department's willingness to take up the matter with the
Treasury Department should it develop that consuls of the
Netherlands are required to pay excise taxes.

NICARAGUA

AMERICAN ASSISTANCE FOLLOWING THE DESTRUCTION OF MANAGUA BY THE EARTHQUAKE OF MARCH 31, 1931

1931 Mar. 31 (24)

To the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.)

780

Request for report on earthquake announced in the press.

Undated [Rec'd

From the Minister in Panama (tel.)

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Mar. 31] (67)

Radio report of Managua's destruction by earthquake.
Information of U. S. naval vessels nearby.

Mar. 31

From President Hoover to the President of Nicaragua (tel.)
Expression of sympathy to the President and people of
Nicaragua.

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From the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.)

Information that Legation personnel is safe, but Legation badly damaged; request for American Red Cross assistance. (Footnote: Absence of the Minister and his wife in Guatemala City on March 31; their return to Managua on following morning.)

To the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.)

For the Minister: Meeting of representatives of Red Cross, State, War, and Navy Departments to initiate American relief measures; decision that Minister should take charge of coordinating measures pending arrival in Managua of Ernest J. Swift, of the Red Cross; instructions to draw a preliminary grant of $10,000 by Red Cross.

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Report on excellent relief work of Brigade Commander; no reported casualties among U. S. civilians.

Undated From the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.)

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[Rec'd Apr. 1]

Advice that $10,000 will not begin to give adequate relief.

NICARAGUA

AMERICAN ASSISTANCE FOLLOWING THE DESTRUCTION OF MANAGUA BY THE EARTHQUAKE OF MARCH 31, 1931-Continued

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1931

Undated [Rec'd

From the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.)

783

Report that Legation is in flames and all archives lost.

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Undated [Rec'd Apr. 2]

From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.)

783

Report on various phases of the emergency situation, including water problem, sanitary work, and evacuation of wounded to other cities.

Apr. 1 (27)

To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.)

784

Information that Mr. Swift will make recommendations with respect to requirements for relief funds beyond the $10,000 already advanced by Red Cross.

Apr. 1 (56)

From the Minister in Honduras (tel.)

784

Advice that Naval Attaché Geyer has been sent to Managua to assist relief work.

Undated [Rec'd Apr. 1]

From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.)

785

Report on coordination of relief activities pending arrival of Mr. Swift.

Apr. 1

From the President of the Pan American Airways, Inc. (tel.)
Offer of all available aircraft to assist in relief work.

785

Apr. 1 To the President of the Pan American Airways, Inc. (tel.)
Appreciation of company's fine cooperation.

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Apr. 1

Memorandum by the Chief of the Division of Latin American
Affairs

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Second meeting of representatives of Red Cross, State, War and Navy Departments at which reports were made of relief measures already taken.

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Report of fires still burning, lack of water and high winds making control difficult; further evacuation of wounded; feeding of refugees; arrangements for vaccination against disease. Praise for work of Marines and Guardia.

Apr. 2 (36)

To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.)

788

Advice that Marines due to leave Managua on April 3 will be retained in Nicaragua for the present.

Apr. 2 (42)

To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.)

789

Information that International General Electric Co. is sending F. J. Gianotti, its representative at Panama, to Managua to tender his expert services in rehabilitation of light and power facilities.

Apr. 3

From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.)

789

President Moncada's expression of gratitude to the Red
Cross for its expression of sympathy.

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