653

653

654

654

658

658

659

659

660

661

593

594

597

663

664

594

78

132

Mr. Furniss to Mr. Root..... Jan. 15

Mr. Root to Mr. Furniss..... Feb.

1

Mr. Furniss to Mr. Root (telegram).

Mar.

2

165

Same to same..

..do....

Ill treatment of David A. Backer by Haitian sol-
diers. Incloses copy of letter from Mr. Backer,
an American citizen, who alleges that he was
beaten and otherwise maltreated by certain Hai-
tian officers. Recites facts.
Same subject. Approves action reported and
states that while the department does not call in
question the duty of persons residing in Haiti to
comply with the provisions of the laws concern-
ing corvee, it must insist that American citizens
residing in Haiti shall be subjected to the legal
punishment for violation of a provision of law and
that the violation of such law shall be established
in an appropriate proceeding. Adds that flog-
ging by Haitian soldiers under command of a
Haitian officer can not be considered due process
of law or due punishment for violation of law,
and directs him to inform the minister for for-
eign affairs that such conduct on the part of
Haitian officials will not be tolerated.
Enforcement of the Haitian tax law of 1876. Re-
ports that the Haitian authorities have an-
nounced that they will at once enforce the law of
1876, which will have the effect of driving all
foreign merchants from Haiti. Outlines action
contemplated by foreign ministers in Haiti.
Same subject. Outlines at length the provisions
and effects of the law of 1876.

Same to same (telegram)... Mar. 5 Same subject. States that numerous foreign firms

Mr. Root to Mr. Furniss...do..... (telegram).

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Leger..................do...............

Mr. Furniss to Mr. Root (telegram).

4 of them American-have been cited for prose-
cution on the 7th instant, and that prompt
action is absolutely necessary. Adds that unless
otherwise instructed he will enter protest to-

morrow.

Same subject. Instructs him as to the course he
should adopt if the law of 1876 is enforced.
The Second Peace Conference. (See note of Mar. 5,
1907, from Mr. Bacon to Mr. Nabuco.)
Enforcement of the Haitian tax law of 1876. Briefly
recited provisions of the law.

Same subject. Directs him to take no action be-
yond the protest authorized in the department's
cable of Mar. 5 until further instructed.
Same subject. Reports in regard to action taken
and incloses correspondence had with the minis-
ter for foreign affairs.

Mr. Root to Mr. Furniss (telegram).

Mar. 6
Mar. 7

732

Same subject. States that it is not seen that any
right which this Government has, in the absence
of treaty, would be prejudiced if Americans indi-
vidually had taken out retail licenses on the same
footing as other foreigners, provided that no
formal engagement in that regard between the le-
gation and the Haitian Government shall appear.
Same subject. Acknowledges No. 171, and calls
attention to the minister's No. 148 to the Haitian
foreign office in which he stated that he protested
against a measure "so unfriendly to foreigners
in general and American firms in particular."
States that it was the department's purpose in
drawing up its telegram of the 5th ultimo to ex-
clude any protest from him in behalf of foreigners,
and that to prevent entangling alliances American
interests were separated from foreign interests.
Directs him to bear this in mind in future cases.
Same subject. Incloses copy of a law regulating
the collection of license fees, etc., for the fiscal
year Oct., 1907, to Sept., 1908.

740

740

41

741

Destruction of tobacco belonging to the Italian
Government. Quotes letter of the 13th ultimo
received from the governor of Tennessee stating
that every precaution was being taken to prevent
violations of the laws of that State.

Jan. 10 Same subject. Informs him of the receipt of a letter
from the governor of Kentucky stating that the
courts and officers of that State were doing all in
their power to prevent any recurrence of such acts
and to punish those who may have been guilty of
any violations of the law.

Mr. White to Mr. Root (telegram).

Jan. 12

Mr. Root to Mr. White (tele-
gram).
Mr. Root to Mr. White......
Mr. White to Mr. Root (tele-
gram).

Jan. 15
Jan. 30
Mar. 1

863

Mr. Mayor to Mr. Root...... Mar. 26

Mr. Griscom to Mr. Root Apr. 6 (telegram).

Mr. Root to Mr. Mayor...... Apr. 11

The Second Peace Conference Reports conversa-
tion with minister for foreign affairs as to feeling
in Rome respecting discussion of disarmament
question at The Hague.

Same subject. See telegram of Jan. 15, 1907, to Mr.
Tower.
Regulations for preventing collision at sea. See
instruction of Jan. 30, 1907, to Ambassador Francis.
The Second Peace Conference. Reports conversa-
tion with Professor Martens relative to the atti-
tude of Russia as to the discussion of the ques-
tion of disarmament at The Hague Conference,
and says he urges that the United States, or what-
ever nation intends introducing that subject or the
Drago doctrine, send draft of proposal to the Rus-
sian Government at an early date in order that
the delegates to the conference may be prepared
for its serious consideration.

Same subject. Gives the views of the Italian Gov-
ernment on the question of the reduction of arma-
ments to be brought before the forthcoming con-
ference at The Hague, and sets forth certain pro-
posals of the Italian minister for foreign affairs in
case the English proposals should encounter diffi-
culties in the conference.

Same subject. Says that the Italian minister for for-
eign affairs has told him informally that the Ital-
ian delegates to The Hague Conference would
neither take part in the discussion nor vote on
the question of limitation of armaments.
Same subject. Acknowledges his note of the 5th
instant, comments on the proposals of the Italian
minister for foreign affairs, and says if difficulties
should arise in the conference that these proposals
could with entire appropriateness be brought for-
ward and that the Government of the United
States would offer no objections to such a course,
but would feel at liberty to bring forward counter
proposals to a like end if occasion offered.

Mr. Griscom to Mr. Root.... Apr. 29 Consular jurisdiction over estates. Incloses copy of

a decision rendered by the supreme court of cas-
sation of Rome in a case which arose between Mr.
de Castro, consul-general of the United States,
and a Mrs. Rebecca Dawes Rose. Recites cir-
cumstances of the case.

Denunciation of treaties between Brazil and cer-
tain other powers. States that he is informed
that Brazil has denounced the agreement entered
into with Belgium, France, Germany, Portugal,
Spain, Switzerland, and Italy in regard to the
powers of foreign consuls in Brazil, thus leaving
the property of deceased foreigners in Brazil en-
tirely at the mercy of the local authorities.
Renunciation of extraterritorial rights in Zanzibar.
Replies to note of 19th and incloses copies of cor-
respondence with British embassy, also copy of
treaty between United States and Zanzibar."
Declaration made between Italy and Denmark for
the protection of designs and industrial models.
Reports the signing of at Rome on Mar. 3, last.
Application to other countries of the administrative
provisions of the commercial agreement between
the United States and Germany. Requests that
the certificates issued by the Italian chambers of
commerce relative to the value of merchandise for
export be accepted by the competent American
authorities as valid evidence and on the terms
granted to the German chambers of commerce
under the German-American commercial agree-
ment.

745

746

1100

1099

1

1102

1104

1106

1106

750

117

575

745

501

88 Mr. Bacon to Mr. Griscom

453

552

1907. Oct. 7

Denunciation of treaties between Brazil and certain
other powers. Acknowledges No. 91 and says
that there is no consular convention in force be-
tween the United States and Brazil, as this Gov-
ernment declined to make an arrangement such
as that referred to. States that as a matter of fact
our consuls have not been able to exercise any
jurisdiction in connection with the settlement of
such estates.

Mr. Adee to Mr. Montagne.. Oct. 17 Application to other countries of the administrative

provisions of the commercial agreement between
the United States and Germany. Acknowledges
note of Oct. 4, and informs him that the question
of the acceptance by the appraising officers of the
United States of certificates of value issued by
Italian chambers of commerce has been referred
to the Treasury Department.

Mr. Root to Mr. Montagne... Nov. 2 Same subject. Refers to his note of Oct. 4 and in

Nov. 20

Dec. 9

Memorandum to the Italian embassy.

Same to same....

forms him that the appraising officers of the
United States have been instructed that the pro-
visions of the diplomatic note annexed to the
German-American commercial agreement have
been extended to the Italian chambers of com-
merce.

Commercial and navigation treaty between Italy
and Russia. Reports in regard to the provisions
of the treaty.

Destruction of tobacco belonging to the Italian Gov-
ernment. Reports the destruction at Hopkins-
ville, Ky., of tobacco belonging to the Italian Gov-
ernment, and invokes protection for the factories
holding tobacco purchased by the Italian Gov-
ernment, a list of which is given.

Dec. 20 Same subject. Acknowledges memorandum, which
has been communicated to the governor of Ken-
tucky, and expresses hope that the measures
taken may be entirely effective.

Dec. 23

Same subject. Communicates substance of letter
received from the governor of Kentucky, in which
it is stated that it is believed that there is now
no danger of a recurrence of the disturbances ¦
referred to. Adds that a careful investigation has
been ordered.

Commercial and navigation treaty between Italy
and Russia. Transmits copies of the Official
Gazette containing text of the treaty.

118

502

502

748

746

747

748

750

Affairs in Korea. Incloses copy of convention be-
tween Japan and Korea with reference to the
joint exploiting by these Governments of the for-
ests and valleys of the Yalu and the Tumen.
Transit through United States territory of criminals
and fugitives from justice in course of extradition
from one foreign country to another. States that
the department of justice of the Japanese Govern-
ment has requested the embassy to ascertain what
is the practice of the United States in reference to
the transit through its territory of criminals and
fugitives from justice on their way of extradition
from one country to another.
Regulations for preventing collisions at sea. See in-
struction of Jan. 30, 1907, to Ambassador Francis.
Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use
of opium. Instructs him to inquire which of the
two courses suggested would be more convenient
and acceptable to the Japanese Government.
Transit through United States territory of criminals
and fugitives from justice in course of extradition
from one foreign country to another. Acknowl-
edges at length memorandum of Jan. 21 from the
Japanese embassy, and sets forth position of the
United States in the matter.

204 Mr. Wright to Mr. Root.... Mar. 22 Marriage of foreigners in Japan. Makes full report

and incloses copies of correspondence.

770

759

1

145

759

761

1907. Mar. 29

Apr. 12

Apr. 25

May 15

Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use
of opium. Refers to his dispatch No. 195 and in-
closes note from the minister for foreign affairs.
Affairs in Korea. Incloses translation of law re-
cently promulgated relating to the forestry enter-
prise in Korea.

Same subject. Reports substance of speech deliv-
ered by Marquis Ito at a meeting of the Economic
Society held at the Japanese Club in Seoul on the
17th instant.

Railroads in Manchuria. Incloses copy of agree-
ment recently signed between Japan and China
relating to the Simmintun-Mukden and Kirin-
Changchun railways.

June 27 Same subject. Reviews certain questions relating
to Manchuria which are now awaiting solution.
June 28 Treaty between Japan and France relating to the
Far East. Reviews provisions of treaty and in-
closes copies of speeches made by Viscount Hay-
ashi and M. Pichon.

Viscount Aoki to Mr. Root.. July 26

Aug. 7

Memorandum from the Japanese embassy.

Memorandum to the Japanese embassy.

Aug. 16

Sept. 12

Affairs in Korea. Incloses copy of an agreement be-
tween Japan and Korea signed at Seoul July 24,

1907

Railroads in Manchuria. Incloses copy of conven-
tion relating to Japanese and Russian railway con-
nections in Manchuria.

Aug. 14 Treaty between Japan and Russia guaranteeing the
present territory of each the integrity of China
and the principle of the "open door" In that Em-
pire. Transmits text of the stipulations.
Same subject. Acknowledges memorandum of the
14th instant, and states that the Government of
the United States has taken due note of this im-
portant communication.
Exclusion of foreign laborers from Japan. Reports
such facts as he has been able to learn with regard
to the employment of Chinese coolies in Japan.
Incloses copy of law "concerning mixed resi-
dence."

Sept. 18

Restrictions upon the importation, growth and use
of opium. Refers to dispatch No. 195, of Mar. 19,
and incloses copy of a note from the minister for
foreign affairs.

Affairs in Korea. Incloses summary of a speech
delivered by Marquis Ito at a banquet given to
him by the House of Peers.
Same subject. Incloses text of ordinances Nos. 296
to 302, dated the 19th instant, relating to the reor-
ganization of the imperial residency-general in
Korea, consequent upon the new Japanese-
Korean agreement.

Exclusion of foreign laborers from Japan. Incloses
clipping from the Kobe Chronicle reporting a fur-
ther case of expulsion of Chinese workmen. The
American consul at Kobe states that the facts as
reported in the Chronicle are correct.
Restrictions upon the importation, growth, and use
of opium. See instruction No. 134, of Oct. 14,
1907, from Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hill.

Same subject. Refers to dispatch No. 416, and in-
structs him to inform the Japanese Government
that the United States has already requested of
the various powers interested in the opium con-
ference an expression of their views as to the time
and place of meeting of the conference, and that
the views of the Japanese Government in this con-
nection are awaited with interest.

KONGO.