Efforts by the Department of State to protect American motion picture interests from restrictions imposed by French film regulations. Protest against use of the design of the American flag for advertising purposes as contravening the convention of June 2, 1911, for the pro- Interest of the United States in the plan for the final settlement of Ger- man reparations recommended by the Committee of Experts, June 7, 1929. . 1025 LIST OF PAPERS [Unless otherwise specified, the correspondence is from or to officials in the Department of State.] BELGIUM TREATIES OF ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND BELGIUM, SIGNED MARCH 20, 1929 Transmittal of draft texts of treaties of arbitration and conciliation which the United States would be pleased to conclude with Belgium. June 6 From the Belgian Ambassador 2 Information that the Belgian Government accepts the draft texts as affording ground for discussion but deems it expedient to suggest a few changes. 1929 Jan. 29 From the Belgian Ambassador 3 Request to be informed of the present state of the negotiations. Mar. 8 To the Belgian Ambassador 4 Views on changes suggested by the Belgian Government; transmittal of revised draft texts. Mar. 20 Treaty Between the United States of America and Belgium 7 9 Mar. 20 Treaty Between the United States of America and Belgium Of conciliation. AGREEMENT FOR THE ERECTION OF CERTAIN MEMORIALS IN BELGIUM BY THE AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION, SIGNED OCTOBER 4, 1929 1929 Feb. 13 (191) To the Ambassador in Belgium 11 Instructions to extend all possible assistance to representatives of the American Battle Monuments Commission in order to facilitate their work. July 8 (467) From the Chargé in Belgium 11 Advice that agreement has been reached on the text of a proposed convention between the U. S. and Belgian Governments for the acquisition of sites for monuments; transmittal of text. To the Ambassador in Belgium (tel.) 12 Aug. 19 (55) Oct. 4 Information that proposed text is satisfactory to the Amer- 12 BULGARIA TREATIES OF ARBITRATION AND CONCILIATION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND BULGARIA, SIGNED JANUARY 21, 1929 (960) Report that Bulgaria is showing renewed interest in concluding an arbitration treaty with the United States. 1928 Mar. 23 (4) To the Minister in Bulgaria (tel.) 17 Information that the Department has informed the Bulgarian Minister of its readiness to conclude treaties of arbitration and conciliation with Bulgaria. Apr. 20 (7) To the Minister in Bulgaria (tel.) 17 Advice that draft texts of the treaties have been handed to the Bulgarian Minister. Sept. 15 (271) To the Minister in Bulgaria 18 Instructions to try to expedite the consideration of the proposed treaties by the Bulgarian Government. 18 Nov. 22 (30) 1929 Jan. 21 Jan. 21 From the Chargé in Bulgaria (tel.) Information that the Bulgarian Legation in Washington has been instructed to sign the proposed treaties without modification. Treaty Between the United States of America and Bulgaria Treaty Between the United States of America and Bulgaria AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA TO SUBMIT THE CASE OF THE "I'M ALONE" TO ARBITRATION 1929 Mar. 28 Apr. 9 (52) Apr. 17 Apr. 24 (67) To the Canadian Minister Information concerning the sinking of the Canadian vessel Opinion that the pursuit and sinking of the I'm Alone were To the Canadian Minister Further facts and arguments in support of contention that the U. S. authorities were justified in their pursuit of the I'm Alone, that their sinking of the vessel was inevitable, and that they acted throughout in full accord with the law; willingness, however, if the Canadian Government is still unable to concur in these views, to submit the matter to arbitration under the convention of January 23, 1924. From the Canadian Minister Expression of regret that the U. S. and Canadian Governments have been unable to reach similar conclusions as to the facts in the case and the applicable principles of law; acceptance of proposal to submit matter to arbitration. CANADA COMMERCIAL SMUGGLING ACROSS THE INTERNATIONAL BORDER BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA 1929 May 15 Press Release Issued by the Department of State Page Summary of correspondence from October 1, 1925, to April 20, 1929, between the U. S. and Canadian Governments on the subject of commercial smuggling across the international border. 48 UNPERFECTED CONVENTION BETWEEN THE United States and Canada FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE FRASER RIVER SOCKEYE SALMON FISHERIES 1929 Jan. 2 (2) Mar 27 1930 Jan. 4 From the Canadian Minister Submittal of draft treaty for the protection of the Fraser River sockeye salmon fisheries; request to be informed whether the U. S. Government is prepared to accept the draft and proceed to signature. (Footnote: Information that on March 21 the Secretary of State transmitted a revised draft to the Canadian Minister, who in turn transmitted to the Secretary on March 25 an amended revised draft which proved acceptable.) Convention Between the United States of America and Canada For the protection, preservation, and extension of the sockeye salmon fisheries in the Fraser River system. (Footnote: Information that the convention was not ratified; it was ordered by the Senate, December 13, 1929, to be returned to the President.) To the Canadian Minister Notification that the convention has been withdrawn from the Senate for further consideration by the Executive authorities and that the U. S. Government will probably soon submit a substitute convention. 55 55 60 PROPOSED CONVENTION TO REPLACE THE HALIBUT FISHERY CONVENTION OF MARCH 2, 1923, BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND GREAT BRITAIN 1929 May 6 (80) May 29 (548) Oct. 7 (1159) From the Canadian Minister Interest of the Canadian Government in concluding a treaty To the Minister in Canada Readiness of the U. S. Government to conclude a new halibut Amended draft of the proposed convention (extract printed) 60 61 66 CANADA ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE THE FISHERIES PROBLEM IN MISSISQUOI BAY Subject Page Date and number To the Chargé in Canada Instructions to take up again with the Canadian Government the question of appointing a joint fact-finding commission to investigate and make recommendations concerning seine fishing in the Missisquoi Bay section. From the Chargé in Canada Information that the Canadian Minister at Washington has been instructed to ascertain whether the U. S. Government is prepared to participate in a conference on outstanding fisheries problems; inquiry whether the Department still desires that the Missisquoi Bay question be taken up separately. To the Minister in Canada Opinion that pending fisheries questions can best be solved by taking up each question separately; instructions to proceed with communication to Canadian Government. From the Minister in Canada Advice that note has been delivered as directed, and that the Secretary of State for External Affairs appeared to be sympathetic with the U. S. point of view. From the Minister in Canada Note No. 38, April 22, from the Secretary of State for External Affairs (text printed), accepting the proposal for appointment of a fact-finding commission and suggesting two additional points for consideration of the commission. To the Minister in Canada Instructions to inform the Canadian Government that the (Footnote: Information that on September 30, 1929, the DISINCLINATION OF THE UNITED STATES TO ACCEPT CANADIAN PROPOSAL FOR GENERAL DISCUSSION OF FISHERIES QUESTIONS 1929 Mar. 2 (34) From the Canadian Minister 74 Inquiry whether the U. S. Government would be prepared to participate in a conference for general discussion of the fisheries questions outstanding between the two countries. Apr. 3 To the Canadian Minister Opinion that the agreements already reached concerning the salmon and halibut fisheries have demonstrated the efficacy of dealing with single phases of the fisheries question independently and that it would be inadvisable to undertake general discussions pending the conclusion of the halibut fishery treaty. Willingness, however, to undertake independent discussion of Great Lakes fisheries. 76 |