Mr. Morgan to Mr. Knox... Nov. 8 (telegram).

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Morgan Nov. 9 (telegram).

Same subject. Brazilian Government regrets to
hear that legal action will be taken against valorized
coffee in the United States. Suggests postpone-
ment of further action.

Same subject. If the stock of valorized coffee now
in New York is sold in the open market, the
Attorney General agrees to abandon further pro-
ceedings.

Same to same (telegram)... Nov. 18 Same subject. The government of Sao Paulo accepts
the obligation to liquidate the stock of coffee de-
posited in New York by Apr. 1, 1913.

Same to same (telegram)... Nov. 29 Same subject. The Brazilian Government requests
that no information be given to the public about
the negotiations concerning the abandonment of
the coffee suit.

Same to same (telegram)... Dec. 11 Same subject. The government of Sao Paulo prom-
ises to sell the entire stock of valorized coffee in
New York in the legitimate market. Again re-
quests secrecy about the arrangement.
Same subject. The assurances given by the Gov-
ernment of Sao Paulo are accepted as satisfactory
evidence of the intention to dispose of the coffee in
an open market.

Mr. Wickersham to Mr.
Knox.

Dec. 13

Mr. Knox to Mr. Da Gama.. Dec. 18

Mr. Wickersham to Mr. Dec. 19
Knox.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Morgan.. Dec. 23 (telegram).

1913.

Mr. Morgan to Mr. Knox... Jan. 20 (telegram).

Mr. Da Gama to Mr. Knox. Jan. 23

Jan. 28

Same subject. Advises him that the hearing of the
demurrer in the coffee valorization suit has been
set for the 20th instant, and if the motion for this
hearing is not withdrawn by the agent of the valor-
ization committee by that time the suit will pro-
ceed.

Same subject. The U. S. Attorney in New York
has advised him that the attorneys for the defend-
ant will not press the motion to set the demurrer
for argument.

Same subject. Advises that the defendant in the
suit has ceased to press for a hearing.

Same subject. The Government of Sao Paulo has
sold all the coffee stored in the United States. That
Government has been asked to supply a detailed
account of the transaction.

Termination of Extradition Treaty of 1897, and pro-
tocols of 1898 and 1903, between the United States
and Brazil. Gives notice of the abrogation of the
treaty with the United States in pursuance of the
law above referred to, to take effect July 23, 1913,
or sooner if the United States waives the six-
months interval.
Convention between the United States and other
powers, extending the duration of the treaty on
pecuniary claims signed at Mexico on January 30,
1902. Text and proclamation.

...do.... Convention between the United States and other
powers, establishing the status of naturalized citi-
zens who again take up their residence in the
country of their origin. Text and proclamation.
Valorization of coffee. The Brazilian Government
is of the opinion that the statement of the Govern-
ment of São Paulo concerning the sale of the stock
of coffee in the United States should be sufficient to
convince the Secretary of State that the sale was
bona fide.

Mr. Morgan to Mr. Knox (telegram).

Feb. 10

124 Same to same..

Feb. 11

25 Mr Knox to Mr. da Gama.. Feb. 28

Visit of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Doctor
Lauro S. Müller, to the United States. Incloses
his personal letter to Doctor Müller in regard
thereto.

Termination of Extradition Treaty of 1897 between
the United States and Brazil. Acknowledges his
note of Jan. 23, and says that this Government has
no power to waive the treaty requirement of six-
months notice of intention to terminate its extra-
dition treaty with Brazil; calls attention to diffi-
culties made by the law if the treaty should be ab-
rogated.

Mr. Morgan to Mr. Knox...do.... Valorization of coffee. Transmits telegram from the
(telegram).

Secretary of the Treasury of Sao Paulo giving de-
tails of the sale of the coffee.

Same subject. The sale of the valorization coffee de-
posited in New York was bona fide, without re-
strictions and for actual consumption in the United
States.

1913. Mr. Bryan to Mr. Da Gama. Apr. 22

Mr. Da Gama to Mr. Bryan. Mr. Morgan to Mr. Bryan (telegram).

Apr. 24
May 16

Same subject. The Attorney General has accepted
the Ambassador's statement as sufficient ground
to withdraw the suit against the coffee valoriza-
tion committee.

Same subject. Department's note of the 22d inst.
has been telegraphed to his Government.
Visit of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Lauro
S. Müller, to the United States. Doctor Müller will
arrive in the United States about June 10.

May 17 Message of the President of Brazil to Congress. In-
closes copy of the annual message of the President
addressed to the Congress at the opening of the
regular session on May 3, 1913; extracts therefrom.
Visit of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Lauro
S. Müller, to the United States. Gives official list
of the personnel of Doctor Müller's party.
Same subject. Invites him to join the reception
committee.

Same to same (telegram)... May 27

Mr. Malone to Mr. Root. June 6 (telegram). 190 Mr. Morgan to Mr. Bryan.. June 17

Same to same.

June 17

Doctor Müller to Mr. Wilson (telegram).

July 16

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Saenz

Peña (telegram).

Mr. Morgan to Mr. Bryan (telegram).

July 16
July 27

224

Same to same.

July 29

Same subject. Transmits expressions of thanks of
the Brazilian Government for the cordial reception
of Doctor Müller.

Same subject. Incloses press clippings regarding
Doctor Müller's visit.
Same subject. Farewell message............

Same subject. Expresses the pleasure of this Gov-
ernment and people in Doctor Müller's visit.
Termination of Extradition Treaty of 1897 between
the United States and Brazil. The treaty and
protocols were denounced on July 23, 1913, by Ex-
ecutive Decree.

Same subject. Amplifies the foregoing telegram and
incloses a note from the Foreign Office inclosing a
draft of a proposed extradition treaty with the
United States; also copy of the Executive Decree
before referred to.

Mr. Chermont to Mr. Bryan Aug. 18 Visit of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Lauro

S. Müller, to the United States. Expresses the
gratitude of Doctor Müller for his reception in the
United States.

Same subject. Remarks upon the pleasant impres-
sion produced by Doctor Müller's visit.
Termination of Extradition Treaty of 1897 between
the United States and Brazil. Acknowledges his
No. 224 and points out features of the draft treaty
which render it unacceptable to this Government.
Visit of the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Lauro S.
Müller to the United States. Acknowledges his
note of August 18.

Proposal by Brazil of a special agreement with the
United States regulating the prosecution of coun-
terfeiters when not subject to extradition. In-
quires whether the United States would be dis-
posed to enter into such an agreement.
Same subject. The matter is covered by the Re-
vised Penal Code of the United States, and hence
an agreement is unnecessary.

BULGARIA.

Extraterritorial rights of the United States in Bul-
garia. Referring to previous correspondence the
Minister is instructed that as the United States
possesses no capitulatory rights in respect to Bul-
garia except by virtue of the Treaty of Berlin and
through the operation of the most-favored-nation
principle, he may announce that the United State
is willing to relinquish any rights it may have under
the capitulatory régime, and seek the most liberal
application of the most-favored-nation treatment
to all American interests.

Same subject. The Minister will comply with the
instruction No. 84 on his next visit to Sofia.
War between Bulgaria and Greece, Serbia, Montene-
gro and Roumania. The Minister describes the
causes of the war and the present situation.

Judicial process issued in Bulgaria for service in the
United States. The Foreign Office has forwarded
to the Legation certain summonses the signature
and return of which is desired by the judicial au-
thorities.
Extraterritorial rights of the United States in Bul-
garia. The Minister's letter in pursuance of in-
struction No. 84 is on the files of the Foreign Office.
Judicial process issued in Bulgaria for service in the
United States. There is no legal provision for the
service of processes of a foreign court on a resident
of the United States; instructs him to return the
summonses to the Foreign Office.

CHINA.

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Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox... Oct. 29 Loan negotiations. Incloses text of the "Imperial

Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox Jan. 21 (telegram)

Same to same (telegram).... Jan. 23

Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun Jan. 24 (telegram).

Mr. Herrick to Mr. Knox Jan. 26
(telegram).

Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox Jan. 27
(telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun Jan. 27
(telegram).

Claims of American citizens against China. Asks
what action has been taken by the commission to
dispose of the claims of foreigners against China.
Chinese Ministry of Finance £400,000 Bond of May
24, 1911;" minutes of an interview between the
American bankers' representative and the Minis-
ter of Finance regarding the £400,000 advance on
the Currency-reform loan; a request of the Minister
for extension of time for repayment of said ad-
vance; the bankers' reply granting an extension
to Apr. 14, 1913; acknowledgment by the Minister.
Political affairs. The situation seems to be improv-
ing, but nothing constructive is undertaken.
More money is the imperative present need.
Loan negotiations. Editor's introductory note.
Same subject. States reasons for halt of the negotia
tions.

Claims of American citizens against China. The
Chinese Government admits the liability for dam-
ages caused to foreigners by the revolution.

Loan negotiations. Transmits memorandum from
British Foreign Office proposing internationali-
zation of the loan. States relationship between
the British, French, and Russian bankers.
Same subject. Replies to Mr. Laughlin's Jan. 7.
The department reserves its opinion until the
powers directly interested have expressed them-

selves.

Same subject. The President of China announces
that his Government must look elsewhere for the
urgently needed funds if the six groups will not
act.

Same subject. Reports that negotiations are broken
off. Suggests that if this ends the consortium, the
the United States immediately recognize the
Chinese Government. British and German bank-
ers purpose making advances to China independ-
ently.
Same subject. The proposed British and German
advance will not threaten the consortium; the ad-
vance would be open to participation by the other
groups.

Same subject. Requests instruction regarding rep-
resentations as to internationalization, to which
the French Government objects.

Same subject. All the groups have joined in a letter
to the Chinese Government regarding advances.
Same subject. Replies to Mr. Calhoun's Jan. 27;
instructs him to join in any definite agreement the
majority may decide on.

Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox.....do.... Indemnity payments. Detailed statement of the

Mr. Knox to Mr. Herrick Jan. 28
(telegram).

Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox Jan. 29
(telegram).

inter-group dispute regarding relation of indem-
nity payments to the loan negotiations.
Loan negotiations. Replies to Mr. Herrick's Jan.
26; instructs him to join his colleagues in asking the
French Government to agree to internationaliza-
tion.

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146

146

147

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149

148

148

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149

CHINA-Continued.

No.

From and to whom.

Date.

Subject.

Same subject. Reports reasons of French Govern-
ment for its position.

Same subject. Incioses British memorandum de-
siring the opinion of this Government as to agree-
ing to proposed conditions to govern future indus-
trial loans.
Same subject. Reports the personnel of the Chinese
appointments of advisory officers for the loan, and
positions of the various Ministers in regard to na-
tionality of advisers. Requests instruction.
Same subject. Approves the Minister's position as
to advisers, and instructs to postpone this matter
if it will delay the advance of funds.
Political Affairs. Incloses a memorandum on the
recognition of the Republican Government of
China.

Loan negotiations. States the British position re-
garding advisers and request the American
opinion thereon.

Page.

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150

151

151

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151

Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun
(telegram).

Mr. Knox to Mr. Herrick
(identic telegram).

Feb. 10

..do.... Same subject. Instruction to communicate to
French Government the accompanying aide
mémoire suggesting a compromise solution of the
question of advisers. Instruction to repeat this
telegram to other embassies concerned.

Mr. Calhoun to Mr. Knox ...do.... Same subject. Requests instruction in regard to
(telegram).

advisers, in view of fresh suggestions by other
ministers.

154

154

Same subject. Replies to Department's Feb. 10:
the German Government prefers to accept the
original Chinese proposal; discusses the political
situation, and gives his own views.

..do.... Same subject. Replies to Department's Feb. 10.
The British Government inclined to agree with
Department's suggestion as to advisers.

Mr. Leishman to Mr. Knox...do.... Same subject. Replies to Department's Feb. 10.
(telegram).

273 Mr. Herrick to Mr. Knox... Feb. 14

The German Government agrees to Department's
Suggestion.

Same subject. Refers to Department's Feb. 10 and
incloses aide mémoire from French Foreign Office
proposing six advisers.

157

156

156

156

Same subject. Replies to Department's Feb. 10,
giving Russia's answer to Department's proposal.
Requests instruction as to the six-advisers pro-
posal.

Same subject. Instruction not to raise the question
referred to in his Feb. 15.

Same subject. Instructs him to inform the German
Government that having found no support for its
proposal, this Government will approve the one
already accepted by the other powers, which the
Chinese are willing to accept.

158

159

160

Same subject. The German Foreign Office takes a
pessimistic view of the situation.

164

Mr. Leishman to Mr. Knox Feb. 25
(telegram).
Mr. Straight to Mr. Knox.....do....

Same subject. The British Foreign Officeregard the
signature of the agreement as likely to be indefi-
nitely postponed.

Same subject. Currency loan. Incloses a letter
from the American group's London agents accom-
panying a memoranduni of a meeting of represen-
tatives of the four groups with Dr. Vissering on
Jan. 11, 1913.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Hilles......do.... Political Affairs. Letter setting forth the views of

the Department on the recognition of the Repub-
lic of China.

Mr. Knox to Mr. Bakhméteff.

Mr. Knox to Mr. Williams.

Feb. 27

Same subject. Instruction to maintain the Depart-
ment's frequently announced position and to make
such suggestions as occur to him.

166

167

Mr. Knox to Mr. Williams ...do....
(telegram).

Mr. Chang Yin Tang to Mr.
Bryan.

Mar. 4

Mr. Straight to Mr. Bryan.. Mar.

Mr. Herrick to Mr. Bryan Mar. (telegram).

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Chang
Yin Tang.

778 Same to same.

772 Mr. Williams to Mr. Bryan.

5

8

..do....

Mar. 11
Mar. 17

Mar. 18
..do....

Mar. 19

Political affairs. Transmits a congratulatory mes-
sage from the President of the Republic of China
to the President.

Loan negotiations. Request of the American group
of bankers to be informed of the wishes of this
Government in regard to the future conduct of the
loan negotiations.

Same subject. States his belief that the loan should
be concluded forthwith or the six-power group
leaving China to borrow where she will.
Political affairs. Transmits the reply of the Presi-
dent to President Yuan Shih Kai.
Same subject. Report on current political situation.
Loan negotiations. Incloses a letter dated Mar. 11
from the Minister of Finance informing this Gov-
ernment that the Chinese Government deplores
the futility of the loan negotiations, so long drawn
out, states the dilemma of China, and declares that
its Government can not any longer be held re-
sponsible in regard to the consortium.
Political affairs. Continuation of report of Mar. 11.
Same subject. Observations on recognition of the
Republic by the United States.

Loan negotiations. The Acting Secretary of State
transmits to Paris. London, Berlin, St. Peters-
burg, Tokyo and Peking, the statement of the
President issued to the press on Mar. 18, to the
effect that: "The conditions of the loan seem to us
to touch very nearly the administrative inde-
pendence of China itself, and this administration
does not feel that it ought, even by implication, to
be a party to those conditions. . . The responsi-
bility on the part of our Government implied in the
encouragement of a loan thus secured and admin-
istered is plain enough and is obnoxious to the
principles upon which the Government of our
people rests.

Mr Straight to Mr. Bryan......do.... Same subject. Incloses notice sent by the Ameri

Mr. Chinda to Mr. Bryan.. Mar. 24

ican group to its Peking representatives notifying
them of the group's intention to withdraw from
the four-group and the six-group agreements; also
calls attention to the need for adjusting the terms
of repayment of advances already made.
Same subject. The Japanese Ambassador refers to
the President's statement to the press of the policy
of this Government and asks for a further exposi-
tion of it for his own information, including the
question of recognition of the Republic.

792 Mr. Williams to Mr. Bryan. Mar. 25 Same subject. Refers to the President's statement

of policy in the telegram of Mar. 19; "on the whole
the Chinese are greatly pleased by the action of the
American Government."

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