Refers

Passports issued under assumed names. to application of one Rafael J. del Rio y Rico for renewal of passport, and asks instructions as to whether the passport should be renewed under that name, regardless of Mr. Rico's own declaration that his real name is José de la Cruz Catalino Rico, and that his application for American citizenship shows the name of Rafael Rico.

Same subject. Acknowledges embassy's No. 349, of 7th ultimo, and informs him if Mr. Rafael J. del Rio y Rico is entitled to receive a passport it would seem expedient to follow the preceding passport issued to him, provided it does not appear that his desire to have it in same name is with intent to use it improperly, and provided also that he is generally known under that name. Recognition of United States meat-inspection labels. Refers to embassy's dispatch No. 313, of Nov. 15, 1906, incloses letter of the Secretary of Agriculture of the 8th instant relative to the requirement by the Mexican Government that American meat certificates be viséed by Mexican consular officer, and instructs him to use his good offices to induce the Mexican Government to accept certificates without the requirement in question.

Same subject. Acknowledges department's No. 182, of the 17th instant, and incloses copy of his note to the minister for foreign affairs relative to waiving the requirement of the Mexican Government in regard to visé of American meat certificates.

Regulations for preventing collisions at sea. See instruction of Jan. 30, 1907, to Ambassador Francis.

Good offices of the United States and Mexico for the conservation of peace in Central America. Acknowledges telegram of the 11th and states that the President of Mexico has taken similar action.

Same subject. Outlines answers sent by several governments to the telegram of the President of Mexico, and makes suggestion for the action of the United States and Mexico. Recognition of United States meat-inspection labels. Referring to embassy's No. 412, of the 29th ultimo, and department's No. 182, of Jan. 17, incloses copy of reply of the minister for foreign affairs to the request that requirement of consular visé of American meat certificates be waived, together with communication from the department of government on the subject. Good offices of the United States and Mexico for the conservation of peace in Central America. dresses a message expressing hope that preparations may be made for a more perfect understanding among the several countries of Central America. Same subject. Incloses copy of note of the 8th instant addressed to the chargé d'affaires of Honduras, gives the views of this Government as to the selection of arbitrators, and directs that the views be communicated to the Mexican Government for the information of President Diaz.

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Depredtaions of Yaqui Indians. Refers to department's No. 142, of Nov. 30, 1906, relative to suspension of surveillance to prevent the smuggling of arms and ammunition for Yaqui Indians and their agents, and incloses copies of communications from the department of war and the Mexican consul at Tucson, showing that the smuggling has been resumed. Says he brings the facts to knowledge of the department to the end that it may take such action as is deemed expedient. Same subject. Acknowledges embassy's No. 16, of Mar. 13, and informs him that copies of his note and its inclosures have been sent to the governor of Arizona and the Secretaries of War, Treasury, and Commerce and Labor, with the request that they again put into operation the necessary measures to prevent arms and ammunition from reaching the rebellious Indians. Good offices of the United States and Mexico for the conservation of peace in Central America. "Both Salvador and Honduras wish that President Diaz should propose an armistice. In view of this favorable opportunity, please ask what is the opinion of the American Government as to what should be done to promptly secure peace in Central America. President Diaz wishes to act in full accord with President Roosevelt in everything concerning the use of friendly influence for such purpose."

Depredations of Yaqui Indians. Referring to department's No. 15, of the 20th ultimo, informs him that the department has been advised by the Secretary of the Interior that the governor of Arizona has been requested to put into operation the measures formerly employed by the authorities of Arizona to prevent the smuggling of arms and ammunition into Mexico for use of the Yaqui Indians, and that the Secretary of the Treasury says that the collector of customs at Nogales, Ariz., has been instructed to take precautionary measures. Same subject. Referring to department's note No. 26, of the 6th instant, informs him that the Secretary of the Interior has sent to the department a copy of a letter from the governor of Arizona which states that he has notified the Arizona Rangers and the sheriffs of border counties to exercise the utmost diligence to detect and prevent the smuggling of firearms and ammunition to Mexico for use of the Yaqui Indians. Same subject. Referring to department's No. 26, of the 6th ultimo, incloses copy of a report made by the governor of Arizona to the Secretary of the Interior relative to the measures taken for the prevention of the smuggling of arms and ammunition into Mexico.

Same subject. Refers to department's No. 35, of the 7th instant, and incloses copy of an extract from a letter of the 26th ultimo from the Acting Attorney-General, with copy of its inclosures, relative to investigation of the alleged smuggling of firearms and ammunition into Mexico from Arizona for the use of Yaqui Indians. Also incloses extract from a letter of an American citizen long resident in Mexico expressing his opinion regarding the agencies employed in Mexico to prevent firearms and ammunition from reaching the Yaquis.

Convention between the United States and Mexico for the elimination of the bancos in the Rio Grande from the effects of Article II of the treaty of Nov. 12, 1884. Text of. Notice of decisions in extradition cases between the United States and Mexico. Refers to department's 542, of Dec. 5, 1904, and again requests that copies of decisions in all cases of extradition between the United States and Mexico be sent to him for the information of his Government. Says it is the constant practice of the department of foreign relations of Mexico to send copies of such decisions to the United States ambassador at Mexico City and expresses the hope that the Government of the United States will accede to the wishes of the Mexican Government in this regard.

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Same subject. Acknowledges note of the 5th instant stating that the person in charge of the embassy will represent the Government of Mexico in the conference, and informs him that Mr. William I. Buchanan will represent the President of the United States at the conference. Same subject. Requests that the plenipotentiaries of the five Central American Republics, appointed by their respective Governments in pursuance of protocal signed in Washington, Sept. 17, 1907, together with the representatives of the United States and Mexico, convene in the building of the Bureau of American Republics in the city of Washington, Nov. 14, at half past 2 o'clock. Reciprocal agreement relative to the stationing of coaling vessels in the waters of Mexico and the United States. Refers to his No. 781 of Nov. 12, confirms his telegram of the 18th instant, and incloses copy of a note from the foreign office relative to the stationing of coaling vessels at Magdalena Bay.

Notice of decisions in extradition cases between the United States and Mexico. Acknowledges his No. 73, of June 24. Informs him that the department has been advised by the Acting AttorneyGeneral that the United States attorneys for the judicial districts of Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California have been instructed to forward promptly copies of decisions in cases of extradition, and says they will be sent to the embassy as soon as received from the Department of Justice, together with copies of decisions in cases of extradition between the United States and Mexico arising in other States than those mentioned. Reciprocal agreement relative to the stationing of coaling vessels in the waters of Mexico and the United States. Refers to his dispatch No. 837, of the 15th instant, acknowledges department's telegram of the 17th, and incloses copy of his note to the foreign office relative to the stationing of coaling barges in Magdalena Bay.

MOROCCO.

Acquisition of property for American missionaries in Morocco and rental of a house in the Moorish quarter of Mequinez. Acknowledges receipt of instruction No. 46, of July 26, concerning the action to be taken by the American minister on the occasion of his mission to Fez for the purpose of facilitating the renting of houses by missionaries. Describes conditions at Mequinez and sets forth reasons for objections to the acquirement of a residence by the American missionaries in the Moorish quarter of Mequinez.

Same subject. Referring to his No. 4, of Oct. 15, reports that orders have been issued to the governor of Mequinez to extend every facility to the missionaries to procure a house, and says the claims of Isaac L. Cohen, Solomon Benatuil, and Sid Thamy Slawe have been settled.

Same subject. Acknowledges his No. 152, of the 12th ultimo, and says the department is gratified to learn of the results he has accomplished relative to matters at issue between the Government of Morocco and this Government. Protection of patents in Morocco. Reports that he has received a letter from the British minister at Tangier suggesting the utility of the extension by the respective consular authorities at Morocco to patents of invention the same protection now accorded to trade-marks Incloses copy of his reply thereto, and requests instructions.