Same subject. The claims commission has been
completed and is examining the claims presented.
Gives names of commissioners.
Same subject. Transmits a transcript of the minutes
of the claims commission containing list of awards.
Uprisings of natives on Sierra Leone frontier. Re-
ports on measures taken by Liberian Government
to suppress uprisings; describes dangers of the
situation.
Claims of German merchants. The merchants who
presented their claims to the commission for adju-
dication are disappointed at the failure to obtain
large awards. They may refuse to accept the
awards.
Sept. 27 Mr. Johnson to Mr. Bryan.. Oct. 7
Same subject. Reports further disorders among the
native tribes.
Donovan Trust Fund. The fund was properly
settled by the payment of $65,511.11 to the Libe-
rian Consul General.
Mr. Bryan to Mr. Bundy.. Nov. 18 Uprisings of natives on the Sierra Leone frontier.
Department hopes that the Liberian Govern-
ment will make every earnest effort to restore
order among the native tribes.
Message of the President to the Legislature. Ex-
tracts.
Colorado River protective works. States that work
is to be resumed and asks that renewal of permit
be obtained from the Mexican Government.
Same subject. Instructs to request that the Mexi-
ean Government issue appropriate orders to its
officials so that the work may be resumed.
3 Chamizal controversy. Requests this Government
to prevent the l'earson firm from establishing in-
dustrial plants in the Chamizal zone, in order to
maintain the status quo.
Colorado River. Incloses copy of a note from the
Mexican Foreign Office stating that application for
a permit to resume work should be made by the
Colorado River Land Co. to the Department of
Fomento.
510 Mr. Crespo to Mr. Knox.... Oct. 12 Chamizal controversy. Acknowledges Depart
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Same subject. Replies to the Embassy's Oct. 3 and
asks in what respect the occupancy of a lot in the
Chamizal zone by the Pearson firm is held to vio-
late the status quo; draws attention to certain
previous correspon lence and to article 8 of the
arbitration convention.
Colorado River. Reports that the Minister of Fo-
mento has issued orders to permit resumption of
the work.
Chamizal controversy. Incloses the Mexican Em-
bassy's Oct. 12 and Department's Oct. 18; in-
structs him to make such oral and informal rep-
resentations as may appear appropriate.
Same subject. Explains the legal circumstances
making proper the Pearson firm's occupancy of
land in the Chamizal zone.
Same subject. Requests the Department's good
offices to prevent the eviction of certain occupants
of the Chamizal zone in violation of the status quo.
Dec. 16 Same subject. Emphasizes the importance of expe-
diting the arrival at an understanding between
the two Governments regarding the Chamizal
777 Mr. Crespo to Mr. Knox.... .do.
Same subject. Urges the necessity of restoring to
possession the Mexicans evicted from the Chami-
zal zone in violation of the status quo.
Mr Keblinger to Mr. Knox (telegram).
Mr. Knox to Mr. Keblinger telegrain).
90 Mr. Knox to Mr. Crespo.... Dec. 22
Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson (telegram).
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram).
959 Mr. Crespo to Mr. Knox.... Jan. 30
Mr. Knox to Mr. Keblinger. Feb. 7
Mr. Fisher to Mr. Knox.... Feb. 10
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Fisher... Feb. 19 1122 Mr. Crespo to Mr. Knox.... Mar. 9
1309 Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox... Mar. 12
Mr. Fisher to Mr. Knox.... Mar. 18 775 Mr. H. Wilson to Mr. H. Mar. 21 L. Wilson.
Same to same (telegram)... Mar. 26
Same subject. Refers to his own telegram of Dec. 14;
declares there were no forcible evictions and no
violation of the status quo.
Same subject. Instruction to communicate to the
Mexican Commissioner, Puga, his Dec. 14 and 18.
Same subject. Refers to his Oct. 3 and Dec. 15, and
Department's Oct. 18; explains at length the rela-
tion to the status quo of the alleged evictions and
the occupancy by the Pearson firm. The acts
complained of violate no phase of the status quo.
Colorado River. Instructs to make representations
to the Mexican Government to the end that a bill
may be introduced into Congress relieving the
Colorado River Land Co. of import duties for ma-
terial, food, clothing, etc., used in connection with
the levee works.
Same subject. The Secretary of Fomento has given
assurances that a bill for the remission of duties on
material used on the levee works will be intro-
duced into Congress when it reassembles.
Chamizal controversy. Acknowledges that the de-
partment's No. 90 of Dec. 22 explains satisfactorily
the matters complanied of in the Embassy's Oct.
3 and Dec. 15.
Same subject. Incloses the Mexican Embassy's
Jan. 30.
Colorado River. Suggests that negotiations be
opened with the Government of Mexico for the
creation of an international commission to investi-
gate and report as to the proper method of utilizing
the waters of the lower Colorado River.
Same subject. Discusses Mr. Fisher's letter of the
10th inst., and requests further information.
Chamizal controversy. Refers to the Department's
Dec. 16, 1911, and gives his Government's reasons
for considering the Chamizal case to have been
finally decided by the arbitral tribunal; it will
however, listen to any proposal of the United
States provided that neither the validity of the
arbitral award nor the possibility of determining
scientifically the site of the river bed in 1864.
Same subject. Refers to Department's No. 671 of
Dec. 11, 1911. The President of Mexico under-
stands that the conclusions of the International
Boundary Commission were partially unsatisfac-
tory to both countries, but that if they should be
reconsidered other boundary questions should be
included in the discussion.
Colorado River. Gives further details in regard to
the proposed Colorado River Commission.
Same subject. Incloses copies of correspondence
with the Secretary of the Interior concerning nego-
tiations for the creation of an international com-
mission to consider the equitable distribution of
the waters of the Colorado River and instructs to
take up the matter with the Government of Mexico.
Chamizal controversy. Refers to his No. 1309 of
Mar. 12; instructs to express to the President of
Mexico the Department's gratification at the dis-
position of Mexico to reach a practical solution of
the Chamizal question, and to state the Depart-
ment's understanding of the Mexican attitude
and its hope for an early resumption of negotia-
tions at Washington.
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Crespo.. Mar. 30 Same subject. Refers to the Embassy's Mar. 9, which
the Department understands to mean that the two
Governments will seek a solution upon a basis of
mutual advantage, without prejudice to the posi-
tion of either government in respect to the two
matters mentioned by the Embassy. Urges
prompt resumption of negotiations.
783 Mr. H. Wilson to Mr. H. L....do.... Same subject. Refers to his No. 1309 of Mar. 12, and
Wilson.
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox Apr. 1 (telegram).
Department's Mar. 26; incloses copy of the Mexican
Ambassador's note of Mar. 9.
Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson
(telegram).
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox ...do....
(telegram).
Same to same (telegram)... Jan.
Same to same (telegram)... Jan.
Colorado River. Transmits copy of a note from the
Foreign Office, which suggests that the Interna-
tional Water Boundary Commission be enlarged
for the purpose of making the investigation con-
cerning the distribution of the waters of the
Colorado River.
Chamizal controversy. Informs the Department
that Mr. Calero, the new ambassador, holds the
instructions and powers enabling him to take
charge of the negotiations relative to final settle-
ment of the Chamizal case.
Colorado River. Department is informed that new
concession has been requested of the Mexican Gov-
ernment concerning the Imperial canal system
located in Mexico; urges necessity that this matter
remain in statu quo until the whole question is
settled.
Same subject. The Minister for Foreign Affairs ap-
proves letting Colorado River question remain in
statu quo.
Same subject. The Minister of Fomento states that
no requests for new concessions relating to the Im-
perial canal system have been received.
Chamizal controversy. Refers to Mr. De la Cuera's
note of May 9, of which due note has been taken.
Colorado River. Message of the President concern-
ing further appropriations and works on the Colo-
rado River.
Chamizal controversy. Incloses copy of tentative
bases for a convention for settlement of the Chami-
zal case and other related questions; the original
was handed to the Second Secretary of the Mexican
Embassy on June 28.
Colorado River. Incloses draft of a convention pro-
viding for the creation of a commission to study
the bases of distribution of the waters of the Colo-
rado River.
Same subject. Department's No. 974 has been com-
municated to the Mexican Government and that
Government will give the subject early attention.
Same subject. Incloses copy of note from the Foreign
Office transmitting the counter draft of the Gov-
ernment of Mexico of the convention for the crea-
tion of a Colorado River Commission.
Protection of American life and property in Mexico.
Instruction to submit a comprehensive report of
all cases of violation of the rights of Americans in
Mexico from October, 1910, including murders,
hardships, annoyances, and loss of property, and a
general statement of the living conditions im-
posed on and the nature of Mexican measures for
the protection of Americans. To this are ap
pended minutes directions covering these points.
Revolutionary claims. Incloses note from Mexican
Foreign Office to the British Minister distinguish-
ing between the merits of claims arising out of the
revolution of 1910 and subsequent ones.
Same subject. Refers to the Embassy's Dec. 28, 1912.
The Department objects to presenting claims en
masse at the present time preferring individual
treatment of claims cases pending a general settle-
ment at some future time. Comments on the
attitude of the Mexican Minister for Foreign
Relations.
Political affairs. Reports a critical situation.......
Revolutionary claims. Observations on the claims
policy of the Department, in which the Ambassa-
dor believes he finds inconsistencies.
Same subject. Refers to Department's Jan. 7. Re-
peats his adherences to the policy of treating
claims en masse instead of individually. Replies
to Department's comments on the Minister for
Foreign Affairs.
1166 Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson...do.... Same subject. Supplements instruction of Jan. 7.
Incloses memoranda of two interviews with Mr.
Lascurain, Mexican Minister for Foreign Affairs,
at Washington, containing statements of policy
as presented to him, with his comments.
1168 Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson... Jan. 10
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox... Jan. 11 (telegram).
Mr. Canada to Mr. Knox (telegram).
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox
(telegram).
Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson
(telegram).
1170 Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson... Jan. 14
Same to same (telegram)... Jan. 16
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox Jan. 17 (telegram).
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox... Jan. 18
Revolutionary claims. Refers to Mr. Schuyler's
No. 1834 of Dec. 30, 1912. Instruction to learn the
meaning of the British Minister's distinction be-
tween the revolution of 1910 and the present dis-
turbances in relation to claims: and to report his
own understanding of this point.
Political affairs. Francisco Villa, former Federal
leader, is at El Paso.
Same subject. Reports information that the Govern-
ment plans sham uprising at Vera Cruz to afford
opportunity to kill Felix Diaz et al. Asks instruc-
tions.
Same subject. The dangerous situation at Acapulco
indicates need for war vessels.
Same subject. U. S. S. Denver will proceed at once
to Acapulco. Instruction so to inform the Gov-
ernment.
Chamizal controversy. Refers to department's
July 1, No. 884; states the substance of a conference
between the Secretary of State and the Mexican
minister for foreign affairs, Mr. Lascurain, regard-
ing the bases for settlement of the Chamizal case,
at which Mr. Lascurain promised that no further
delays would be permitted.
Political affairs. Refers to Mr. Canada's telegram
of Jan. 14. Instructs to point out to the Govern-
ment the evil effect of such rumors and to inform
department as to advisability of a war vessel at
Vera Cruz.
Same subject. Will act soon on the instruction of
Jan. 16, and has instructed Mr. Canada to inform
the department as to war vessel at Vera Cruz.
Protection of American life and property in Mexico,
Submits a draft note to the Mexican Government
in compliance with the instruction of Jan. 11, 1
p. m. Explains its relation to the note of Sept.
15, 1912.
1194 Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson. Jan. 25 Revolutionary claims. Refers to his No. 1845 of
The Mexican Embassy to the Department of State. Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox (telegram).
Jan. 8; explains at length the department's policy
as to claims.
Chamizal controversy. Memorandum of funda-
'mental ideas out of which to evolve the bases for
the settlement of the Chamizal question.
Same subject. States that he is informed by the
Mexican Government that the Chamizal matter
will be taken up through the Mexican Embassy
and can be disregarded at Mexico City.
...do.... Revolutionary claims. Reports interview with the
minister for foreign affairs on claims; mentions the
minister's statements about the Tlahualilo, Colo-
rado River. Alamo, and Chamizal cases.
Political affairs. Incloses telegram from the Gov-
ernor of Texas to the President requesting that
steps be taken to prevent firing into El Paso in
case of battle at Juarez.
Mr. Hilles to Mr. Knox...
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox Jan. 30 (telegram).
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Colquitt Jan. 31 (telegram).
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox... Feb. 4
Same to same..
...do....
Tlahualilo case. Review of the controversy between
this and the British Governments, cooperating,
and Mexico, over the claims of the Tlahualilo
Company against Mexico; the review covers the
period from the organization of the company in
1885 to the end of 1912.
Same subject. Mexico will refuse arbitration, but
expects to arrange an amicable settlement with the
company.
Political affairs. Replies to the inclosure in the
foregoing. The War Department has been re-
quested to renew to the general in command at El
Paso instructions to notify both the contending
Mexican forces at Juarez that there must be no
firing that would result in passage of bullets across
the boundary. The War Department has sent the
instructions and the Mexican Government has
also been notified.
Same subject. Description of the desperate condi-
tions prevailing in Mexico.
Revolutionary claims. The Ambassador doubts
the sincerity of the Mexican Government regarding
the wrongs complained of in this Government's
note of Sept. 15, 1912.
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox...do.... Same subject. General Huerta, whose loyalty is
(telegram).
questioned, is in charge of the palace. The Presi-
dent and cabinet have fled, whereabouts un-
kno .n.
Most local authorities have revolted to
Díaz. The Ambassador and colleagues are organ-
izing a foreign guard to protect foreign lives and
property. Urges sending war vessels and making
border defense.
Same to same (telegram)......do.... Same subject. Replies to department's Feb. 10.
Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson...do....
(telegram).
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox Feb. 11
(telegram).
Same to same (telegram)......do....
Same to same (telegram)...] .do.
Mr. Knox to certain consu-...do....
lar oflicers (telegram).
Mr. Knox to Mr. Canada...do....
(telegram).
Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson......do...
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox ...do....
(telegram).
War vessels should be sent to both coasts with
marines; activity should be displayed on the
boundary. Can not indicate what measures to
take as to Mexico City, so far inland.
Same subject. Quotes statement given to the press.
Same subject. Public opinion is with Díaz. Every
precaution taken for safety of the American colony.
Same subject. The firing seems in violation of the
rules of civilized warfare. The consulate general
has become uninhabitable.
Same subject. Felix Díaz informally notifies the
Ambassador that he will expect immediate recog-
nition by the United States if successful in battle
to-day.
Same subject. Quotes statement given to the press.
Same subject. Quotes statement given to the press.
Instruction to be prepared to maintain communi-
cation with Mexico City. The U. S. S. Virginia
will arrive Vera Cruz about Feb. 15.
Same subject. Information as to war vessels.
Same subject. Requests firm, drastic instructions,
even of a menacing character, in the belief that,
thus armed, he might cause a cessation of hostili-
ties.
Mr. Knox to Mr. MacVeagh...do.... Same subject. Requests instruction to customs
(telegram).
Mr. Colquitt to Mr. Taft Feb. 12
(telegram).
Mr. Knox to Mr. Colquitt ...do....
(telegram).
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox...do....
(telegram).
officials withhold shipments of arms or muni-
tions of war to Mexico, whether already excepted
by the President or not, until further notice.
Same subject. The Governor of Texas urges imme-
diate intervention.
Same subject. Reply to the foregoing.....
Same subject. Describes his efforts to care for Ameri-
cans and others seeking embassy's protection.
Requests instructions.
Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson...do.... Same subject. Replies to the ambassador's Feb. 11,
(telegram).
6 p.m. To instruct the embassy as requested might
precipitate intervention, which should not be con-
sidered except as a last resort, being at present
dangerous to Americans in Mexico. Other obser-
vations.
Mr. Wilson to Mr. Knox...do.... Same subject. Relates a call on the President at
(telegram).
Mr. Knox to Mr. Wilson ..do..
(telegram).
which he protested against the conditions of the
fighting and a subsequent interview with Diaz to
the same effect.
Same subject. Reply to the Ambassador's Feb. 11,
noon; authorizes drawing $10,000 for protection of
Americans Other instructions.
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