Feb. 5 addressed to Lord Curzon by M. Tehitcherin on proposed trade agreement stated main obstacle to signing agreement and insisted on political negotiations. Summary: Times, Feb. 7, 1921, p. 10. 26 MESOPOTAMIAN MANDATE. Note of Nov. 20, 1920, which United States addressed to Great Britain on subject of mandate and oil made public. Text: Contemp. R., Feb., 1921, p. 245; Adv. of Peace, Dec., 1920, p. 390. 28 INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL-DEMOCRATIC CONGRESS. Opened at Prague. Temps, Nov. 30, 1920, p. 2. 29 INTERALLIED CONGRESS OF COMBATANTS. Opened in Paris, for discussion of uniform laws relating to war veterans, wounded soldiers, widows, and orphans. Temps, Nov. 30, 1920, p. 2. 30 FRANCE GERMANY. Decree issued, announcing exchange of ratifications of treaty concerning Alsace-Lorraine signed at Baden-Baden, May 5, 1920, and putting it into effect. J. O., Dec. 5, 1920, p. 19818. 30 FRANCE-VATICAN. After vigorous debate in French Chamber, the project for resumption of relations with the Vatican was adopted by vote of 387 to 210. Times, Dec. 1, 1920, p. 11. December, 1920. 1 ARMENIA. Offers to mediate to save Armenia, made by President 1 FRANCE GERMANY. Decree issued putting into effect the agreement relative to Rhine bridges, signed at Baden-Baden on July 1, 1920. Ratified on Nov. 20, 1920. J. O., Dec. 2, 1920, p. 19630. 1 INTERNATIONAL DANUBE COMMISSION. Began sessions in Vienna. Press notice. Dec. 8, 1920. 1 MEXICO. General Obregon inaugurated as President. Cur. Hist., Jan., 1921, 13 (pt. 2): 112. 1 MEXICO. New Mexican Government recognized by Japan. Cur. Hist., Jan., 1921, 13 (pt. 2): 113. 1 MEXICO-UNITED STATES. Secretary Colby's proposal of Nov. 25, 1920, for commission to draft treaty as basis for resumption of diplomatic Text: Wash. Post., Dec. 1, 1920, p. 1. relations, made public. 2 GREECE. Allies sent note warning Greece that recall of Constantine would create unfavorable situation. Text: N. Y. Times, Dec. 3, p. 1; Cur. Hist., Jan., 1921, 13 (pt. 2): 64. 2 LICHTENSTEIN SWITZERLAND. Agreement concluded under which Switzerland will operate the Lichtenstein postal, telegraph and telephone systems, beginning Jan. 1, 1921. Evening Star, Dec. 2, 1920, pt. 2, p. 2. 3 ARMENIA. Announced that Armenian Republic had resumed friendly relations with Soviet Russia. Adv. of Peace, Dec., 1920, p. 388. ARMENIA-TURKEY. Peace treaty signed at Alexandropol, reducing Armenian territory to the district of Erivan and Lake Gochka. N. Y. Times, Dec. 10, 1920, p. 1. 3 MILITARY, NAVAL AND AIR COMMISSION OF THE LEAGUE. League Council on Dec. 3 invited United States to name representative in consultative capacity. Press notice, Dec. 3, 1920. State Department declined invitation on Dec. 8, 1920. Press notice, Dec. 8, 1920. 4 CENTRAL AMERICAN UNION. Conference of delegates from Guatemala, Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras and Costa Rica, met at San José, Costa Rica, to form a confederation. Press notice, Dec. 8, 1920. 4 LEAGUE OF NATIONS ASSEMBLY. Argentine delegation withdrew from the Assembly pending acceptance of its recommendations for changes in Covenant. N. Y. Times, Dec. 5, 1920, p. 1. 5-8 INTERNATIONAL SOCIALIST CONFERENCE. Preliminary meeting held at Berne. Wash. Post, Dec. 9, 1920, p. 3. 5 MEXICO. New Mexican administration recognized by Brazil. Cur. Hist., Jan., 1921, 13 (pt. 2): 113. 6 GREECE. Plebiscite results showed majority of about 99% in favor of recalling King Constantine. Times, Dec. 7, 1920, p. 11. 7 ARMENIA. President Wilson in his message asked Congress to authorize loan to Armenia. Cong. Record, Dec. 7, 1920, p. 26. 7 CHINA-MEXICO. Commercial treaty cancelled, pending new agreement. Wash. Post, Dec. 8, 1920, p. 1. 7 DANZIG. Constituent Assembly of Danzig proclaimed itself the Parliament of the Free City under title of "Folkstag," with powers to enact legislation until 1923. Dr. Sahn, former Burgomaster, elected President of the Senate, became first president of the Free City of Danzig. Cur. Hist., Jan., 1921, 13 (pt. 2): 80. 7 JAPAN-MEXICO. Recognition of Mexican Government by Japan announced. Wash. Post, Dec. 9, 1920, p. 3. 8 FRANCE UNITED STATES. Details of Western Union cable dispute with France made public. N. Y. Times, Dec. 8, 1920, p. 1. 9 AUSTRIA (REPUBLIC). Dr. Michael Hainisch elected first constitutional president. N. Y. Times, Dec. 10, 1920, p. 14. 9 AUSTRIAN PEACE TREATY, ST. GERMAIN-EN-LAYE, Sept. 10, 1919. Ratifications deposited at Paris by Belgium, Cuba, Rumania and SerbCroat-Slovene State. J. O., Dec. 9, 1920, p. 20154. 9-23 BULGARIAN PEACE TREATY, NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, Nov. 27, 1919. Ratifications deposited by Greece, Roumania and Serb-Croat-Slovene State on Dec. 9. J. O., Dec. 9, 1920, p. 20154. Senate of Czechoslovakia agreed to ratification on Dec. 23, 1920. Temps, Dec. 25, 1920, p. 1. 9 COPYRIGHT PROCLAMATION. Signed by President Wilson. Grants to subjects of Denmark the protection of American copyright law of Mar. 4, 1909, and acts amendatory thereof. Press notice, Dec. 14, 1920. 9 EGYPTIAN COMMISSION. Presented unanimous report to British Government on recognition of independence, etc. Principal recommendations: Cur. Hist., Jan., 1921, 13 (pt. 2): 92. 9 to Jan. 3, 1921. GERMAN DISARMAMENT. Note sent by Germany to Allies on Dec. 9 dealing with disarming and disbanding of the selfdefense organizations (Einwohnerwehr) stated that German Government has never recognized that as an international obligation. Text (in part): Times, Dec. 11, p. 9. Reply of Interallied Military Commission repeated the demand. Summary: Temps, Dec. 16, 1920, p. 1. Officially reported in Berlin on Dec. 26 that German Regular Army had been reduced to 100,000 officers and men. Berlin dispatch of Jan. 2, 1921, said there were only 90,000 in actual service and that armed police force was less than 150,000. Cur. Hist., Feb., 1921, 13 (pt. 2): 226. French Government in note to Germany on Dec. 31, 1920, said Interallied Military Control Commission had not been able to verify such reduction. Reply of Jan. 3, 1921, reasserted Germany's desire to live up to Spa agreement. Text of notes: Temps, Jan. 5, 1921, pp. 1, 4. 9 GERMAN PEACE TREATY, VERSAILLES, June 28, 1919. Ratifications deposited at Paris by Honduras, Nicaragua and Rumania. J. O., Dec. 9, 1920, p. 20154. 10 ARMENIA. President Wilson's award concerning boundaries delivered to French Foreign Office. Wash. Post, Dec. 11, 1920, p. 3; Cur. Hist., Feb., 1921, 13 (pt. 2): 339. 10 NOBEL PEACE PRIZES. Prize for 1919 awarded to Leon Bourgeois of France, and for 1920 to Woodrow Wilson. Text of Wilson's acceptance: N. Y. Times, Dec. 11, 1920, p. 11. 11 ARGENTINE REPUBLIC-CHILE COLOMBIA. Notes exchanged between Argentina and Chile and Colombia, made public by Argentina, show that Chile and Colombia approve Argentina's position on amendments to League of Nations Covenant. N. Y. Times, Dec. 12, 1920, p. 2. 11 BULGARIA. Admitted to League of Nations. L. N. A. J., Dec. 12, 1920, No. 25. 11 FRANCE GREAT BRITAIN. navigation made public. Summary of agreement regarding aërial Times, Dec. 13, 1920, p. 13. 11 MEXICO. Holland resumed full diplomatic relations with Mexico. Wash. Post, Dec. 15, 1920, p. 5. 12 FRANCE. Decree issued creating a body of controlling counsellors to administer the mandate in Syria and Lebanon. J. O., Dec. 16, 1920, p. 20815. 12 SERB-CROAT-SLOVENE STATE. Constituent Assembly convened for purpose of drawing up a constitution for either a Federated Jugoslavia or a Greater Serbia. Cur. Hist., Jan., 1921, 13 (pt. 2): 65. 13 HOLLAND-SERB-CROAT-SLOVENE STATE. Diplomatic relations broken off because of treatment of Dutch Consul at Belgrade. Times, Dec. 14, 1920, p. 11. 13 PERMANENT COURT OF INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE. Draft statute as amended approved by Assembly. [Before the Assembly had adjourned, 40 states had approved and 22 nations had signed the project, the exact number necessary to bring the Court into being as soon as signatures have been followed by ratification.] L. N. A. J., Dec. 14, 1920, No. 27. 14 GERMAN INDEMNITY. Germany suspended payments to Entente through German Clearing Office. N. Y. Times, Dec. 15, 1920, p. 3. 14 INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS CONFERENCE. Temporary agreement reached on cable operation. Final action postponed until March 15. Conference ended. N. Y. Times, Dec. 15, 1920, p. 2. 14 INTERNATIONAL CREDITS COMMISSION. Established by Economic Section of the League to provide security for sale of products. N. Y. Times, Dec. 15, 1920, p. 1. Text of revised Ter Meulen scheme: Federal Reserve B., Feb., 1921, p. 181. 14 LEAGUE OF NATIONS COUNCIL. Four non-permanent members of Council elected at 25th plenary meeting of the Assembly, viz., Spain, Brazil, Belgium, and China. L. N. A. J., Dec. 16, 1920, No. 31. 15 AUSTRIA (REPUBLIC). Admitted to League of Nations. L. N. A. J., Dec. 16, 1920, No. 31. 15 GERMAN COLONIES. British Government issued declaration concerning mandates for former German colonies. Text: Temps, Dec. 16, 1920, p. 1. 15 SLESVIG TREATY. Ratifications of treaty signed at Paris on July 5, 1920, by France, Great Britain, Italy, Japan and Denmark, were deposited at Paris on Dec. 15, 1920, and promulgated in France on Dec. 19, 1920. Text of treaty and decree: J. O., Dec. 21, 1920, p. 21183. 16 COSTA RICA. Admitted to League of Nations. L. N. A. J., Dec. 17, 1920, No. 32. 16 FINLAND. Admitted to League of Nations. L. N. A. J., Dec. 17, 1920, No. 32. 16-23 INTERNATIONAL TECHNICAL CONFERENCE. Representatives of principal Allied Powers and of Germany met in Brussels to discuss methods of enabling Germany to pay reparations. Cur. Hist., Feb., 1921, 13 (pt. 2): 226; Temps, Dec. 17-24, 1920. English translation of text of general report: Nation (N. Y.), March 9, 1921, p. 386. 16 LUXEMBOURG. Admitted to League of Nations. L. N. A. J., Dec. 17, 1920, No. 32. 16 POSTAL TREATIES. Negotiations of postal treaties providing for reciprocal domestic postal rates on letters, postal cards and printed matter between United States and South and Central American countries, Mexico, and Spain, announced by Governing Board of the Advisory Committee on International Parcel Post. Wash. Post, Dec. 17, 1920, p. 6. 16 SIAM-UNITED STATES. Treaty of commerce and navigation signed. Press notice, Dec. 16, 1920. 17 ALBANIA. Admitted to League of Nations. L. N. A. J., Dec. 18, 1920, No. 34. 17 DENMARK-GERMANY. Financial convention relative to Slesvig territory retroceded to Denmark, signed at Paris. Temps, Dec. 18, 1920, p. 4. 17 GERMANY-SWEDEN. Swedish Government denounced its commercial treaty with Germany of May 2, 1911, effective March 16, 1921. Temps, Dec. 18, 1920, p. 1; Bd. of Trade J., Jan. 13, 1921, p. 42. 18 GERMANY-SILESIA. German Reichstag approved a law passed Nov. 25, 1920, for an amendment to National Constitution, providing that within two months following resumption of authority by German officials in Upper Silesia the people be allowed to decide by referendum the question of having Upper Silesia organized as an independent state of Republic. N. Y. Times, Dec. 19, 1920, II, 3. 18 LEAGUE OF NATIONS ASSEMBLY. Adjourned to meet again first Monday in Sept., 1921. L. N. A. J., Dec. 19, 1920; N. Y. Times, Dec. 19, 1920, II, 2. Note: For account of proceedings see editorial in this JOURNAL, p. 240. 19 GREECE. King Constantine returned to Athens. Temps, Dec. 21, 1920, p. 1. 20 DENMARK-SPAIN. Spain gave three months' notice of intention to terminate the commercial convention of July 4, 1893. Ga. de Madrid, Dec. 26, 1920, p. 1219; Bd. of Trade J., Jan. 6, 1921, p. 14. 20 NETHERLANDS SPAIN. Spain gave three months' notice of intention to terminate commercial declaration of July 12, 1892, modified by that of Nov. 13, 1899. Ga. de Madrid, Dec. 26, 1920, p. 1219; Bd. of Trade J., Jan. 6, 1921, p. 14. 20 SPAIN. Spain gave three months' notice of intention to terminate commercial convention of June 27, 1892, with Sweden, and commercial treaty of Sept. 1, 1906, with Switzerland. Ga. de Madrid, Dec. 26, 1920, p. 1219; Bd. of Trade J., Jan. 6, 1921, p. 14. |