Mr. Bacon to Mr. Bryan.... May 16
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Same subject. Instructs him to make careful in-
vestigation of Portuguese military service laws
and their interpretation for department's circular.
Same subject. Încloses copy of his note to foreign
office and reports promise to liberate Freitas
promptly.
Effect of acceptance of titles of nobility on American
citizenship. Reports case of A. V. Patterson, an
American citizen, resident in Lisbon, upon whom
the King is about to confer the title of baron, and
questions effect upon his American citizenship.
Same subject. Acknowledges his No. 308, and
states there is no law against acceptance of titles
of nobility by American citizens, but that it is
contrary to the spirit of our laws, and is a circum-
stance to be considered in determining expatria-
tion.
May 28 Military service case of Frank Freitas. Resigna-
tion of minister for foreign affairs will delay re-
lease of Freitas, but successor has promised to
liberate the man.
Same subject. States new regulations concerning
Portuguese military service will be published in
a few days and transmitted to the department.
Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of his No.
319. Instructs him to bring the case to the atten-
tion of the new minister for foreign affairs and to
press it.
135 Mr. Root to Mr. Bryan...... June 13
Same subject. Reports promise of minister of
foreign affairs to have Freitas released in few
days.
Same subject. Acknowledges instruction of Aug.
10, and states minister for foreign affairs favors
such convention, and minister of justice has
treaty of naturalization for consideration now.
Mr. Root to Mr. Riddle.....
Mr. Bliss to Mr. Root (telegram).
Mr. Bacon to Mr. Riddle (telegram).
Mr. Riddle to Mr. Root (telegram).
Mr. Root to Mr. Riddle (telegram).
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Regulations for preventing collisions at sea. See
instruction of Jan. 30, 1907, to Ambassador
Francis.
Sessions of the Douma-Election laws-General
affairs in Russia. Guidema, director Vassili
Ostroff prison here, assassinated this morning
about 11.
Famine in Russia. Is Russian Red Cross carrying
on relief measures for famine sufferers of Russia?
Same subject. States that the Russian Red Cross
is doing much, but outside aid would be gratefully
received.
The Second Peace Conference. Referring to Rus-
sian circular of Apr. 12, directs him to ascertain
what signatory powers have acquisced in the pro-
posed formalities for adhesion of nonsignatories
to The Hague conventions. Refers to depart-
ment's note of Apr. 19 to the Russian ambassador
and the assent therein given, and says department
understands that should the other signatories
assent to the proposal of Apr. 12, that assent
would have the effect of making it certain that the
adherence of invited nonsignatories would be
accepted, and their participation in conference
assured.
Same subject. Says that he has been informed by
minister for foreign affairs that Russian proposi-
tion for adherence of nonsignatory powers of First
Peace Conference admitting them to participate
in the second conference has been accepted by all
signatory powers except Belgium, China, and
Turkey, which have not yet replied.
.do.... Same subject. Acknowledges telegram of Feb. 23,
confirms his reply thereto of the same date, and
incloses copies of notes exchanged between the
embassy and the foreign office relative to the par-
ticipation in the second conference of the powers
represented at the First Peace Conference."
Same subject. Directs him to ascertain whether
the Russian Government has received the assent
of Belgium, China, and Turkey to the proposal
for the adhesion of nonsignatories to The Hague
Convention.
Sessions of the Douma-Election laws-General
affairs in Russia. Incloses circular issued by the
minister of the interior directing the governors of
the interior provinces to take stringent measures
for the preservation of order in the interior.
Sessions of the Douma-Election laws-General
affairs in Russia. Reports in regard to the mat-
ters considered at the meeting of the Douma on
Mar. 19.
Mr. Riddle to Mr. Root..... Mar. 20
Mr. Riddle to Mr. Root..... Mar. 23
Mr. Root to Baron Rosen... Mar. 26
Mr. Root to Mr. Riddle (tele- Mar. 27 gram).
The Second Peace Conference. Refers to Depart-
ment's note of June 7, 1906, and asks that he re-
quest his Government to include in their letter of
invitation to the powers participating in the Sec-
ond Peace Conference at The Hague a statement
of the fact of the right of the Government of the
United States to propose the reduction or limita-
tion of armaments and the attainment of an agree-
ment to observe some limitations upon the use
of force for the collection of ordinary public debts
arising out of contracts.
Same subject. Informs him that Belgium offers no
objection to proposal for adherence of nonsignato-
ries when assent of all signatories is given. Says
department understands that Turkey, although
signatory, has not ratified convention of 1899 and
is not represented in permanent court, and directs
him to inquire if, under these circumstances, Tur-
key is to be treated as a party to The Hague en-
gagements on same footing as signatories to the
convention. Instructs him also to inquire as to
when the announcement of the date of second con-
ference may be expected.
Same to same (telegram)..... Mar. 30
Mr. Riddle to Mr. Root (tele- Apr. 2 gram).
Same subject. Communicates note verbale from
the Belgian Government, sets forth the views of
the department relative thereto, and instructs
him to impress these views on the Russian Gov-
ernment.
Same subject. Reports that Russia is urging Tur-
key to ratify convention, and says in case of non-
compliance Russian minister for foreign affairs
agrees with the view that the requirements of
article 60 will be fulfilled by the assent of all con-
tracting powers. Says notification to nonsigna-
tory powers will shortly be made by Russian
ambassador at Washington to their representa-
tives there, and that invitations to second confer-
ence will probably be issued next week by the
Government of the Netherlands.
Mr. Bacon to Mr. Riddle...do.... Same subject. Acknowledges telegram, and says
(telegram).
Mr. Riddle to Mr. Root (tele- Apr. 4 gram).
if Turkish Government ratifies convention before
meeting of conference such ratification should be
accompanied by assent under Article 60, so that
no question thereunder can be revived and oper-
ate to delay notification to nonsignatories.
Same subject. Reports that Russian ambassador
to Turkey has been instructed to inform Turkish
Government that if it ratifies the convention it
should at the same time assent to Russian circular
regarding nonsignatories.
Baron Rosen to Mr. Root......do.... The Second Peace Conference. Communicates to
Mr. Root to Baron Rosen... Apr. 6
the Secretary of State, by direction of his Govern-
ment, the remarks and reservations conveyed to
that Government by the several powers invited
to the Second Peace Conference, and the informa-
tion that the programme of Apr., 1906, is main-
tained as the basis for the deliberations of the con-
ference.
Same subject. Acknowledges note of the 4th in-
stant, and informs him that due note has been
taken of his important communication.
..do..... Same subject. Refers to legation's telegram of the
4th instant and incloses copy of a notice of Apr.
5. 1907, relative to Turkey's consent to the mode
of adherence to the convention of 1899.
Famine in Russia. Directs him to draw for $5,000
received from American Red Cross.
Same subject. Confirms telegram, communicating
$5,000.
Mr. Bacon to Mr. Riddle Apr. 10 (telegram).
Mr. Bacon to Mr. Riddle May 15 (telegram).
Same subject. Confirms department's telegram of
10th instant, and incloses receipt for $5,000.
Sessions of the Douma-Election laws-General
affairs in Russia. Enumerates laws passed by
the Douma, which has adjourned for a two
weeks' Easter recess.
Famine in Russia. "Draw for $3,000 and pay Rus-
sian Red Cross, relief famine sufferers, received
from American Red Cross."
Mr. Root to Mr. Riddle (tele- May 24 The open-door policy in Manchuria-Establishment
gram).
of custom-houses and opening of ports to interna-
tional trade. Directs him to impress upon the
minister for foreign affairs the interest felt by this
Government in the reestablishment of normal con-
ditions throughout Manchuria and the fact that
the Government of the United States should
greatly appreciate such action by the Government
of Russia as would lead to the early establishment
of Chinese customs-houses on the Russo-Chinese
frontier. States that this step would have much
effect in hastening the regularization of commer-
cial conditions in southern Manchuria.
Mr. Riddle to Mr. Root..... May 25 Famine in Russia. Confirms department's telegram
of May 15, incloses receipt for $3,000, and transmits
two letters from Russian Red Cross, conveying
thanks of Empress Dowager for same.
1907. Mr. Riddle to Mr. Root May 30 (telegram).
The open-door policy in Manchuria-Establishment
of custom-houses and opening ports to interna-
tional trade. Reports that in compliance with
telegraphic instructions he has communicated
with the minister for foreign affairs on the subject
of the establishment of Chinese custom-houses,
and that the minister replied that the negotia-
tions are very nearly completed at Peking, but
that the Chinese Government objects to four
points, the most important of which is that relat-
ing to the 50 versts free zone.
Same subject. Incloses text of telegrams from and
to department, and reports details of conversa-
tion with the minister of foreign affairs relative
to the establishment of customs-houses on the
Russo-Chinese frontier in Manchuria.
Mr. Bacon to Mr. Riddle...do..... Famine in Russia. Draw for $1,000, received from
(telegram).
Mr. Riddle to Mr. Root..... June 3
Same to same (telegram).... June 16
Same subject. Incloses receipt of Russian Red
Cross for $1,000.
Same subject. Incloses copy of new election law
which will govern the elections to the third
Douma.
Mr. Bacon to Mr. Collier.... Feb. 18 Reciprocal protection of trade-marks and copyrights in China. Incloses copies of agreements made by the United States for Morocco and China relative to the reciprocal protection of trade-marks in those countries, together with a copy of a dispatch from the American minister at Peking on the subject, and asks to be informed as to whether the lack of consular jurisdiction in China exists also in Mo
Mr. Collier to Mr. Root..... Apr. 6
Mr. Adee to Mr. Collier...... Aug. 2
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Same subject. Refers to instruction No. 107, and
incloses copy of a note from the minister for foreign
affairs concerning the jurisdiction of Spanish con-
sular officers in Morocco relative to the protection
of trade-marks.
Status of child born of foreign parents and adopted
by an American citizen. Incloses correspondence
had with the consul at Malaga relative to the citi-
zenship of a child born in Spain of British parent-
age and adopted by an American citizen. Appli-
cation to have the child registered as an American
citizen was refused by the consul upon instructions
from the legation.
Same subject. Approves action reported in No. 292.
Agreement of Spain with France and Great Britain
for the preservation of their territorial status quo
in the Mediterranean and on the Atlantic coasts
of Europe and Africa. Incloses copies of the
agreements.
Payment of Spanish indemnity under treaty of
1834. Incloses copy of law authorizing the min-
ister of the treasury to pay the debt to the United
States acknowledged in the convention of Febru-
ary 17, 1834.
Arbitration treaty between Spain and Switzerland.
Incloses copy of treaty exchanged between Spain
and Switzerland on July 9.
Payment of the Spanish indemnity under the
treaty of 1834. Incloses copy of a memorandum
setting forth the manner, time, and place of pay-
ment of the inscriptions of 1834.
Aug. 3 Reciprocal protection of trade-marks and copy-
rights in China. Refers to previous correspond-
ence concerning the protection of United States
and Spanish trade-marks in China, incloses copy
of a dispatch from the American minister at
Peking reporting that the Spanish minister at
that place does not regard himself as able to effect
the agreement unless he receives specific instruc-
tions, and expresses the hope that the instruc-
tions will be given.
Mr. Walls to Mr. Root...... Aug. 9
Political affairs in Morocco. Communicates to the
department by direction of his Government
translation of the text of a telegram relative to the
recent outrages committed at Casablanca.
Payment of the Spanish indemnity under the
treaty of 1834. Incloses two checks, one for
$28,500 and the other for $570,000, in settlement of
the principal and interest due on the debt of 1834.
Same subject. Informs him of the payments made
by the Spanish chargé.
Political affairs in Morocco. Acknowledges memo-
randum relative to the action which the Govern-
ments of Spain and France found necessary to
take in order to suppress the Casablanca disturb-
Sept. 10 Payment of the Spanish indemnity under the
treaty of 1834. Acknowledges note of Aug. 12,
containing two checks, and asks that the depart-
ment be advised as to the manner in which the
tendered $570,000 has been computed as the
equivalent of the stipulated treaty debt.
403 Mr. Collier to Mr. Root...... Sept. 24 Reciprocal protection of trade-marks and copy
Mr. Pastor to Mr. Adee..... Sept. 25
415 Mr. Buckler to Mr. Root.... Oct. 18
rights in China. Refers to instruction No. 145 of
Aug. 3 and dispatch No. 395 of Aug. 30, and in-
closes copy of a note from the minister for foreign
affairs relative to Spanish consular jurisdiction in
Spain and Morocco.
Payment of the Spanish indemnity under the treaty
of 1834. Acknowledges note of the 10th instant
addressed to Mr. Walls and gives information
requested.
Decorations conferred upon American citizens prior
to their receiving appointment in the diplomatic
service. Requests to be informed whether he
may wear in Madrid on full-dress occasions the
plaque of the order of Carlos III, which decoration
was conferred upon him by the Spanish Govern-
ment when he served as secretary of the American
special embassy.
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