CANADA DISINCLINATION OF THE UNITED STATES TO ACCEPT CANADIAN PROPOSAL FOR GENERAL DISCUSSION OF FISHERIES QUESTIONS-Continued Date and number 1929 May 6 (79) From the Canadian Minister Subject Willingness to begin independent discussion of Great Lakes fisheries as soon as negotiations concerning the halibut fishery are concluded. Suggestion, however, that the proposal for a conference on the outstanding fisheries questions be revived at that time. Page 77 SETTING UP OF AN INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE EFFECTS ON FISHERIES OF PROPOSED POWER DEVELOPMENT IN PASSAMAQUODDY BAY 1929 May 11 (531) May 16 (997) June 1 (1015) Sept. 20 (1135) To the Minister in Canada Explanation of the difficulties of the Dexter P. Cooper Co. in regard to its proposed power development in Passamaquoddy Bay; information that Mr. Cooper suggested that the Canadian Government appoint a special commission to consider the relation of the project to the fisheries question since that was ostensibly the reason for the refusal to grant an extension of the time allowed the company for obtaining the approval of the three Canadian departments concerned. Instructions to take up the case with the Canadian authorities. From the Minister in Canada Promise of the Secretary of State for External Affairs to give prompt and careful consideration to the question of granting the extension of time requested by the Cooper Co. Letter from the American Consul at Saint John, N. B., May 10 (text printed), giving information concerning the power project and the sources of objection to it. From the Minister in Canada Note verbale from the Secretary of State for External Affairs (text printed) stating that, while it does not appear feasible to grant the extension of time requested, the construction powers of the company could be revived by Parliament at any time, and expressing willingness to authorize the Department of Marine and Fisheries to continue to consider the problem in cooperation with the appropriate U. S. authorities. From the Minister in Canada Note verbale from the Secretary of State for External Affairs (text printed) suggesting that a joint commission be appointed to make a full investigation of the probable effect of the power project upon the fisheries of the area. (Footnote: Information that the U. S. members were appointed according to an act of Congress of June 9, 1930; findings of the Commission (excerpt printed).) 79 82 85 87 CANADA UNPERFECTED CONVENTION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES and CanaDA FOR THE PRESERVATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE NIAGARA FALLS, AND PROTOCOL, SIGNED JANUARY 2, 1929 Convention between the United States and Canada for the preservation and improvement of the Niagara Falls, and protocol, signed at Ottawa January 2 (texts printed), for transmittal to the Senate for ratification. The Secretary's report on the convention. (Footnote: Information that the convention and protocol were submitted to the Senate on January 16, and that no final action was taken by the Senate.) Page 89 DISINCLINATION OF THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT TO CONSENT THAT THE INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION RECONSIDER THE MATTER OF THE APPORTIONMENT OF THE WATERS OF THE ST. MARY AND MILK RIVERS 1927 July 26 (16) 1928 Mar. 29 (313) June 21 (270) Aug. 28 (1112) To the Minister in Canada Opinion that the order of the International Joint Commission of October 4, 1921, does not effect an equal division of the waters of the St. Mary and Milk Rivers between the two countries, as is contemplated by article VI of the Boundary Waters Treaty; information that this matter has been brought to the attention of the chairman of the U. S. Section of the Commission with a request that the order be reconsidered; instructions to so inform the Canadian Government and to express the hope that it will take similar action with the Canadian Section. From the Minister in Canada Note from the Secretary of State for External Affairs, March 23 (text printed), stating that the Canadian Government cannot see its way to join in a request that the International Joint Commission reconsider its decision, but that it would consider with the U. S. Government the formation of a joint board to consider the problem involved in the construction of storage reservoirs designed to increase the volume and regularity of the flow of the two rivers. To the Minister in Canada Instructions to inform the Canadian Government that, except as to the continuance of the apportionment of the waters of the two rivers in accordance with the order of October 4, 1921, the United States concurs in the suggestion concerning the joint board and is prepared to designate its representatives; instructions to express also the hope that the Canadian Government may see its way to consent to the reconsideration of the order of October 4. From the Minister in Canada Note from the Secretary of State for External Affairs, August 26 (text printed), reviewing history of the negotiations concerning the two rivers, explaining why it is considered impracticable to reopen the question of apportionment of the waters, and expressing willingness to designate representatives on a joint board for the study of reservoir facilities. 97 99 103 105 CANADA ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA REGARDING ADMISSION OF CIVIL Aircraft, the ISSUANCE OF PILOTS' LICENSES, AND THE ACCEPTANCE OF CERTIFICATES OF AIRWORTHINESS FOR AIRCRAFT IMPORTED AS MERCHANDISE Date and number Subject Page 1929 Aug. 29 Oct. 22 (207) To the Canadian Chargé Terms of proposed arrangement between the United States and Canada for the admission of civil aircraft, the issuance of pilots' licenses, and acceptance of certificates of airworthiness for aircraft imported as merchandise; intention, if the Canadian Government concurs in the terms, to consider the arrangement in force from the date of receipt of Canadian reply. From the Canadian Minister Information that the Canadian Government concurs in terms of arrangement and considers it to be operative from October 22, 1929. 111 114 ARRANGEMEnt Between THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA GOVERNING RADIO COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN PRIVATE EXPERIMENTAL STATIONS 1928 Oct. 2 (147) Dec. 29 From the Canadian Minister Inquiry as to willingness of U. S. Government to enter into an arrangement with the Canadian Government which would permit Canadian private experimental stations to handle certain classes of messages with the United States and the Philippine Islands after January 1, 1929. To the Canadian Minister 114 116 Acceptance of the proposal if the Canadian Government is willing to accept certain additional provisions. 1929 Jan. 12 (7) From the Canadian Minister 117 Information that the Canadian Government accepts the additional provisions and considers the arrangement to be effective as of January 1, 1929. ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA CONCERNING QUARANTINE INSPECTION OF VESSELS ENTERING PUGET SOUND AND WATERS ADJACENT THERETO OR THE GREAT LAKES VIA THE ST. LAWRENCE RIVER 1929 Oct. 24 (1179) From the Minister in Canada Note from the Secretary of State for External Affairs, October 10, and the American Minister's reply of October 23 (texts printed), establishing an arrangement between Canada and the United States concerning the quarantine inspection of vessels entering Puget Sound and waters adjacent thereto or the Great Lakes via the St. Lawrence River. 118 CHILE RECIPROCAL EXTENSION OF FREE CUSTOMS ENTRY PRIVILEGES TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULS BY THE UNITED STATES AND CHILE Date and number 1929 Nov. 18 (81) Dec. 4 Subject Page From the Chilean Ambassador Explanation of the Chilean law of August 19, 1929, which provides for the free entry of a limited amount of goods imported by professional consuls who are not engaged in commerce and whose countries grant similar privileges to the Consuls of Chile; inquiry whether the United States will grant reciprocal treatment to Chilean Consuls. To the Chilean Ambassador Information that the United States is prepared to grant free entry privileges to Chilean Consuls not engaged in commerce; explanation that, while the United States does not limit the amount of goods which may be brought in, it is believed that the value of goods imported by Chilean Consuls would not exceed the value allowed American Consuls in Chile. 121 121 CHINA CONTINUED CIVIL WAR AND POLITICAL DISUNION IN CHINA, WITH MAINTENANCE OF THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AND ALLEGIANCE OF THE MANCHURIAN LEADERS THERETO 1929 Jan. 12 (27) From the Minister in China (tel.) From Mukden, January 11: Information that two high officials were arrested and shot January 10 on the orders of Chang Hsüeh-liang, head of the Mukden government, for conspiring against the government and plotting against the unification of the country. 123 Jan. 14 (173) From the Consul at Mukden to the Minister in China 123 Jan. 17 (1071) From the Chargé in Japan 126 Résumé of rumors and newspaper comments in regard to the Mukden executions. 129 Jan. 19 (5809) Jan. 22 (178) Feb. 7 (186) From the Consul General at Shanghai to the Minister in China Information concerning Mukden: General situation since the From the Consul at Mukden to the Minister in China Information that nominal changes in the machinery of government occurred on January 12 in compliance with orders from the Nationalist Government at Nanking; inauguration of the new government, February 4. 132 137 CHINA CONTINUED CIVIL WAR AND POLITICAL DISUNION IN CHINA, WITH MAINTENANCE OF THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AND ALLEGIANCE OF THE MANCHURIAN LEADERS THERETO-Continued Date and number 1929 Feb. 18 (1927) From the Minister in China Subject Page 139 Mar. 18 (1996) Mar. 20 (L-55) Apr. 22 (2049) May 9 (369) May 17 (2108) May 21 (408) May 31 Report on conditions in China during January: Observation that the ultimate authority remained in the hands of the military leaders as such rather than as high officials of a central government; continuance of unrest throughout the country; information concerning the report presented by the Minister of Finance to the military conference held at Nanking on January 11. From the Minister in China Report that the month of February was characterized by local disturbances, especially in Hankow and eastern Shantung, which emphasized the absence throughout the country of real authority on the part of the Nanking Government. From the Consul at Nanking to the Minister in China Information concerning the political situation at the open- Summary of events during March, the most important of From the Minister in China (tel.) From Chefoo, May 8: Report of successful efforts to obtain consent of the two opposing generals for women and children to leave besieged city of Fushan and of arrangements of conference between representatives of generals with a view to allowing Red Cross to care for wounded. To Chefoo, May 9: Instructions to exercise great caution in mediation. From the Minister in China Report that the month of April was marked by apparent improvements in the situation of the Nationalists as indicated by: (1) The successful military campaign against Hankow; (2) the settlement of the Tsinan incident whereby the Japanese agreed to evacuate Shantung; (3) the seizure of control of Shantung by Chiang Kai-shek; and (4) the passing of control of the city of Tsingtao to Nationalist authority. From the Minister in China (tel.) From Tsingtao: Information that the Japanese evacuation Conversation with the French Ambassador concerning 141 144 147 153 153 158 158 |