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sented to the Peace Conference. The commission recommended that the islands should be neutralized under the guarantee of the League of Nations. London Times, July 25, 1919.

May 26-June 12.

All Russian Government at Omsk. Exchange of notes between Council of Four and Admiral Kolchak, which resulted in an offer of assistance in food, supplies, and munitions. Texts: Current History, 10 (Pt. 2): 90; London Times, May 27, 1919. 27 DANZIG. By order of the Peace Conference, the city was occupied by British and American marines. Current History, 10 (Pt. 2): 80.

27 UNITED STATES FINLAND. Thornwell Hays appointed Commissioner to Finland with rank of Minister Plenipotentiary. Washington Post, May 28, 1919.

27 RHENISH PRUSSIA. Petitioned Peace Conference to be separated from Prussia. Washington Post, May 28, 1919.

27 RUSSIA. The Council of Four and Japan inform Admiral Kolchak he must recognize independence of Poland and Finland. New York Times, May 28, 1919 On June 5th, Kolchak replied. Text: London Times, June 9, 1919.

May 28-August 26.

MEXICO-UNITED STATES. The United States sent note to Mexico demanding protection for Americans in Chihuahua from Villa. New York Times, June 19, 1919. On May 29th Mexico requested permission for Mexican troops to cross border in pursuit of bandits. Permission refused. New York Tribune, May 30, 1919. On June 14th American troops crossed Mexican border and lifted the siege of Juarez, where Mexican federal troops had been besieged. The rebels were scattered. The Mexican Government, on June 17th, protested against this "violation of Mexican sovereignty." Current History, 10 (Pt. 2):73. On June 15th a further note on loss of American life and property was sent to Mexico. New York Sun, May 16, 1919. On June 19th Mexico also accepted explanation of crossing of American troops, and promised to guard border and end rebel warfare there. New York Times, June 19-20, 1919. On June 20th Mexico promised to punish bandits. New

York Times, July 21, 1919. On July 19th United States sent note to Mexico relative to recent attack on American sailors. New York Times, July 20, 1919. Mexican reply, New York Times, July 25, 1919. On August 14th President Wilson warned President Carranza that American lives and property must be protected. Text: New York Times, August 15, 1919. On August 18th the United States sent a punitive expedition to cross border and capture bandits. This expedition returned to American soil on August 26th. New York Times, August 20, 27, 1919. On August 21st Mexico protested against crossing of border by United States troops. New York Times, August 22, 1919.

28 ROUMANIA. Royal decree signed emancipating the Jews of Roumania. Text: Current History, 10 (Pt. 2): 243. London Times, June 3, 1919.

29 SWITZERLAND. Refused to join in blockade against Germany as being a violation of neutrality. New York Times, May 30, 1919. 29 GERMANY. North Sea fishing blockade partly relaxed by the Supreme Economic Council. London Times, April 30, 1919. 31 SCHLESWIG. Plebiscite held in Schleswig. Northern section favors Denmark, while middle sections favor Germany. Washington Post, June 1, 1919.

June, 1919.

1-8 RHINE REPUBLIC. On June 1st the Rhine Republic was proclaimed in various Rhine cities, and Dr. Dorton was installed as Provisional President at Wiesbaden. Herr von Winterstein was named President of Palatinate. On June 3d Dr. Dorton asked recognition of the Allies, and the same day Germany sent protest to the Peace Conference charging French influence. On June 4th Chancellor Scheideman began proceedings against President Dorton for treason, and France ordered obedience to President Dorton. On June 7th the officials were ejected from government buildings and republic came to an end. Current History, 10 (Pt. 2): 41; London Times, June 4, 5, 15; New York Times, June 4, 5; New York Herald, June 5, 1919. 2 NORWAY. Refused to join in blockade against Germany. New York Times, June 3, 1919.

2 COSTA RICA.

Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua recognize belligerency of anti-Tinoco revolutionists. New York Tribune, June 3, 1919.

2 TRIPOLITANIA. King Victor Emmanuel signed decree giving natives a large share in administration of colony and wider rights of citizenship. Current History, 10 (Pt. 2): 235.

2-6 SECOND PAN-AMERICAN COMMERCIAL CONFERENCE.

Washington, P. A. U., 49:1. July.

June 2-September 10.

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AUSTRIA. Incomplete copy of treaty was formally handed Austrian delegation, headed by Dr. Carl Renner, at St. Germain-enLaye. Final text of treaty delivered to delegation on June 21st. Summary, Current History, 10 (Pt. 2); 48: text of speeches, London Times, June 3, 1919; New York Times, June 3, 1919. On September 6th, Austrian assembly voted to ratify treaty. Treaty signed at St. Germain, September 10, 1919. Text: Current History, 11 (Pt. 1): 21, 26, 1919.

3 GREAT BRITAIN JUGOSLAVIA. Great Britain recognized Jugoslav Republic. London Times, June 3, 1919.

GREAT BRITAIN KINGDOM OF SERBS, CROATS AND SLOVENES.
Great Britain recognized kingdom of Serbs, Croats and
Slovenes. London Times, June 3, 1919.

3 BRAZIL-VENEZUELA. Agreement signed concerning diplomatic mail pouches. P. A. U., 49:99.

July.

3 POLAND SPAIN. Announced that Spain had recognized Poland. London Times, June 3, 1919.

3 POLAND. Department of State of the United States announced Polish Government has given assurances that Jews would be protected. New York Times, June 4, 1919.

4 UKRAINIA. Announced that the seat of government had been moved to Kamenetz-Padolsk. London Times, June 4, 1919.

4 COSTA RICA-UNITED STATES. American marines landed at Punta Arenas and Port Limon, Costa Rica. New York Times, June 5, 1919.

5 PORTUGAL. President Castro of Portugal presents his resignation to Congress, but upon request, withdraws it. New York Times, June 6, 1919.

5 POLAND NORWAY. Norway recognized Poland. London Times,

June 5, 1919.

6 AUSTRIA-JUGOSLAVIA.

Armistice became effective at 7 p.m.

Current History, 10 (Pt. 2); 50.

6 ROUMANIA-UKRAINIA. Ultimatum issued to Ukrainia, announcing Roumanian occupation of Kolomea and Stanislau. London Times, June 6, 1919.

8 NICARAGUA-UNITED STATES. Nicaragua asks assistance from the United States to prevent invasion by Costa Rica. New York Times, June 9, 1919.

9 BELGIUM-GREAT BRITAIN. Agreement signed concerning graves of British soldiers. Ratified by Belgian Senate, August 13th. London Times, August 14, 1919.

9 LICHTENSTEIN. Principality of Lichtenstein asked recognition of Peace Conference. New York Times, June 10, 1919.

9 HUNGARY-CZECHO-SLOVAKIA. Peace Conference telegraphed Hungarian Government that attacks on Czecho-Slovak forces must cease. Current History, 10 (Pt. 2): 70. Reply of Bela Kun. Text: London Times, June 11, 18, 1919.

9 GREAT BRITAIN URUGUAY. Arbitration treaty, ratified February 11, 1919, was proclaimed by Great Britain. London Times, June 9, 1919.

10 CHINA. President and cabinet resign. London Times, June 16, 1919.

10 GERMANY-ESTHONIA.

Marshal Foch ordered Gen. von der Goetz to cease hostilities against Esthonians. Current History, 10 (Pt. 2): 86. On June 16th armistice went into effect. London Times, June 17, 1919. Germans renewed hostilities on June 21st. London Times, June 24, 1919.

10 FRANCE SERBIA-CROATS-SLOVENES. France recognized Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes. Le Temps, June 11, 1919. 11 BELGIUM-HOLLAND. Statement made by M. Hymans, Belgian Foreign Minister, relative to negotiations between the two countries. London Times, June 12, 1919.

13 GERMANY. Eighth German Peace Conference met, being a general meeting of the German peace associations and of the Bureau of International Law. London Times, June 16, 1919.

14 RUSSIA-OLONIETS GOVERNMENT. Declaration of separation from Russia issued by Oloniets Government. London Times, June 19, 1919.

16 SPAIN CZECHO-SLOVAKIA. Spain recognized the independence of Czecho-Slovakia. London Times, June 16, 1919.

17 HUNGARY. Bela Kun replies to Allies' second note. Text: London Times, June 18, 1919.

June 17-July 4.

TURKEY. Turkish delegation to Peace Conference presented a plea to be heard on June 17th. After exchange of notes, the delegates were advised that nothing would be gained by a longer stay in Paris, and on July 4th the mission left for Constantinople. Current History, 10 (Pt. 2): 229.

17 UKRAINIA-ROUMANIA. Diplomatic relations broken off. London Times, June 18, 1919.

17 GREECE

GREAT BRITAIN. Greece denounced, as from March 3, 1919, the existing commercial agreements with Great Britain, but offered to renew them for successive periods of three months. The offer has been accepted. London Times, June 18, 1919. London Gazette, June 17, 1919.

20 CZECHO-SLOVAKIA. A Soviet Republic set up. New York Times, June 21, 1919.

20 ECUADOR-COLOMBIA. Boundary agreement signed. New York Times, July 21, 1919.

20 ITALY. Orlando cabinet resigned. London Times, June 21, 1919. 20-26 BRAZIL. Dr. Epitacio Pessoa, president-elect of Brazil, arrived in United States, remaining till June 26th. New York Times, June 20-26, 1919.

20 GERMANY. Cabinet resigned. New cabinet formed with Herr Bauer as Prime Minister, in place of Herr Scheidemann. London Times, June 21, 1919. Personnel: London Times, June 23, 1919.

24 MUGAN. A Soviet Republic proclaimed in Mugan Province, the southern part of the Baku Government. The republic is to become federated with the Russian Soviet Republic. London Times, June 24, 1919.

24 BELGIUM. The Council of Four gave formal approval of the granting of priority to Belgium in the reparations to be paid

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