Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States

Liability to French military service of naturalized
American citizens of French origin and of American-
born children of French parentage. Inquiry as to
the law involved in the case of a naturalized citizen
upon return to France.
Same subject. Reply to the foregoing......
Same subject.

Nouguier case; request release...

Same subject. Reply to the foregoing. In view of
the French Government's ruling in previous cases,
it would not be advisable to present the Nouguier

case.

Same subject. Reply to the foregoing. Instruction
to present the Nouguier case.

Same subject. Reply to the foregoing. He has re-
quested the release of Nouguier.

Same subject. Refers to the foregoing. The French
Government refuses to release Nouguier.
Same subject. Chrystie case. Incloses letter from
J. A. C. Fargo and the Department's reply, for his
information.

Same subject. Pellissier case. Informs him as to
the French law relating to American citizens
formerly citizens of France who contemplate re-
turning to that country.

Same subject. Pellissier case. Incloses letter from
Mr. Young, and instructs him to present the case
and request release of Pellissier.
Same subject. Chandeysson case. Information
requested.

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Same subject. Reply to the foregoing...

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Mr. Lansing to Mr. Herrick
(telegram).

Nov. 4

Same subject. Refers to Department's No. 317 of
Sept. 24, and incloses note from the Foreign Office,
refusing to release Pellissier. As its position in
this case is the same as in previous cases, it is sug-
gested that cases of the same nature in the future
will doubtless meet with the same decision.
Same subject. Refers to Department's No. 233 of
Nov. 4, Chandeysson case. In view of the decision
in the Pellissier case, authority is requested to
withhold representations in this and all similar

cases.

Same subject. Peralme case. Request release...........

Same subject. Reply to the foregoing; as no reply
has been received to Embassy's No. 767 of Nov. 17,
asks further instructions as to Peralme case.
Same subject. Reply to the foregoing. Instruction
to request release of Peralme; Art. 17 of French
Nationality Law should not apply to naturalized
Americans who emigrated before reaching military
age, and this Government can not concede the
principle if the law is applied to such persons.

GREAT BRITAIN.

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Colonization of Gold Coast, West Africa, by Ameri-
can Negroes. A negro named Sam is spreading
propaganda in the United States and selling shares
in an African Trading Company" with a view to
inducing negroes to emigrate to the Gold Coast.
Sir Edward Grey requests that the Department do
all it can to prevent such emigration, being certain
that the scheme is fraudulent.
Same subject and purport..

Feb. 23 Same subject. Additional evidence of fraudulency..

do..

Same subject and purport.....

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1914.

The President to Congress.. Mar.

Mar.

Mr. Page to Mr. Bryan (tel-
egram).
Mr. Bryan to Mr. Page ..... Mar. 9

Mr. Spring Rice to Mr. Bry- Mar. 12

an.

Same to same..

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Mar. 17

Panama Canal tolls; repeal of the provision of the
Panama Canal Act exempting vessels in the coast-
wise trade of the United States from the payment
of tolls. Address of the President to Congress re-
questing repeal of the tolls provision.
Same subject. Reports the appreciative comment
in London on the President's address to Congress.
Colonization of Gold Coast, West Africa, by Ameri-
can negroes. The Department has transmitted
copies of his Nos. 251 and 252 of Feb. 21 and 23 to
the competent authorities.

Same subject. It is intended by the British Govern-
ment to pass an ordinance compelling every immi-
grant into the Gold Coast to deposit security for his
repatriation if locally required.

Same subject. The ordinance referred to in his No.
75 of Mar. 12 is being passed and the British author-
ities at Portland, Me., have been instructed not
to issue British papers to the negro Sam's steamer
Curityba.

Mar. 23 Jurisdiction of the United States over foreign ships
and persons on board them in United States
waters; jurisdiction in foreign waters over crew of
private ship under United States flag. Requests
a full statement of the law and practice of the
United States.

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Page..... Apr. 1 Presentation of a statue of Washington to Great

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Stuart . . . Apr. 2

Apr. 10

303 Mr. Page to Mr. Bryan..... Apr. 20

Britain by the State of Virginia. Incloses a letter
from the Governor of Virginia transmitting a joint
resolution of the General Assembly of Virginia pro-
viding for presentation to the British Government
of a replica of Houdon's statue of Washington, and
requesting that the resolution be communicated
to the British Government. Instruction formally
to communicate this offer.
Same subject. Acknowledges receipt of his letter
and the inclosed resolution, which have been
transmitted to the Ambassador at London with
instructions to communicate the offer therein
made.
Arbitration agreement between the United States
and Great Britain extending the duration of the
Convention of Apr. 4, 1908. Proclamation.
pliance with Department's instruction No. 196 of
Presentation of a statue of Washington. Incloses
the reply of the British Government accepting Vir-
ginia's gift.

Same subject. Incloses copy of Mr. Page's No. 303
of Apr. 29 and its inclosure.

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1914. Mr. Vouros to Mr. Bryan... Mar. 7

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Mr. Bryan to Mr. Johnson. Mar. 16

Same subject. Replies to the Department's No. 182
of Jan. 3, renews his request, and requests a state-
ment of the opinion of the Department as to the
regularity of the judicial proceedings, in order that
his Government may accordingly shape its atti-
tude toward United States consuls in Greece.
Same subject. Incloses correspondence submitted
by the Greek Legation tending to show violations
of the Consular Convention by the authorities of
California and request him to take such action as
may appear proper.

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Gregory.. Mar. 28 Same subject. Informs him of the substance of
Mr. Vouros' notes and requests him to take such
steps as he may find appropriate in the matter.

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Vouros......do..... Same subject. Acknowledges his Mar. 7 and in

forms him of having submitted the matter to the
Attorney General.

Same subject. As requested, he has instructed the
United States Attorney at Philadelphia to call the
attention of the court to the provisions of the Con-
sular Convention of 1902, guaranteeing the in-
violability of consular offices, and to suggest the
apparent advisability of dissolving the injuction
complained of.

Same subject. Informs him of the correspondence
between the Department and the Attorney Gen-
eral.

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Mr. Bryan to Mr. Smith Jan. 21
(telegram).

Same subject. The Nashville has been ordered to
Cape Haitien.

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Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan Jan. 22
(telegram).

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Same subject. The Government requests that the
Nashville carry orders to Minister of the Interior,
who is cut off at Fort Liberty.

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Smith...do..... Same subject. The request as to the Nashville has
(telegram).

Mr. Livingston to Mr. Jan. 23
Bryan (telegram).

been complied with; the Department is disposed
to do anything proper to support constituted gov-
ernment. The Montana ordered to Port au Prince.
Same subject. A "Committee of Public Safety,"
named by the revolutionists at Cape Haitien, has
removed customs officials and appointed a com-
mission. Haitian National Bank protests to Con-
sulate.

Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan...do..... Same subject. National Bank of Haiti, as creditor
(telegram).

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Living- Jan. 25
ston (telegram).

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Smith...do.....
(telegram).

Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan Jan. 27
(telegram).

of the Government, protests to the Legation
against seizure of customhouse at Cape Haitien
and requests the "exercise of such influence as is
possible to protect said creditors."
Same subject. Instructs him to use all possible per-
suasion to cause de facto administrators of customs
to respect Haiti's obligations to National Bank.
Same subject. Informs him of instructions to Mr.
Livingston. Instructs him to impress upon revo-
lutionary leaders the President's policy as set forth
in his statement of Mar. 12, 1913, to insist upon con-
stitutional methods for reform of any abuses, and
to demand full protection of life and property for
all Americans and other foreigners.

Same subject. The President abdicated Jan. 27 and
went aboard German warship. This ship and
U.S. S. Montana preparing to land troops. Revo-
lutionists reported approaching.

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Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan Jan. 30 (telegram).

Same subject. Reports number of United States
and German troops ashore; their presence promises
peaceful election of new President.

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Smith...do..... Same subject. Instruction to impress upon de facto
(telegram).

Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan Feb. 2 (telegram).

authorities the necessity of complying with na-
tional obligations as to assignment of customs
funds for payment of definite debts: there must be
no diversion of public moneys required for present
obligations.

Same subject. Reports compliance with Depart-
ment's instructions as to customs. States political
situation.

Same to same (telegram)... Feb. 3 Same subject. The Zamor brothers appear to control

Same to same (telegram)... Feb. 7
Same to same (telegram)... Feb. 8

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Smith (telegram).

revolutionary situation, having defeated Davilmar
Theodore in battle. Óreste Zamor has sent for
permission to enter Port au Prince; he expects to
establish provisional government and await action
of Assembly.

Same subject. Reports entry of Oreste Zamor into
Port au Prince.

Same subject. Reports election of Zamor to the
presidency by the Assembly. Requests instruc-
tion as to recognition: foreign representatives
awaiting decision of this Government. Zamor's
presidency obtained by revolutionary means, but
his entry peaceable and order has since been main-
tained.

Feb. 9 Same subject. The President prefers to delay recog-
nition until situation is more settled. Instructs to
ascertain what guaranties the new Government
can give as to its permanence and ability to protect
lives and property of foreigners, and how many
Provinces have accepted the new government;
also what is the attitude and strength of Davilmar
Theodore.

Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan Feb. 10 Same subject. Transmits statement made in writing
(telegram).

by the new Minister for Foreign Affairs, Charles
Zamor, in response to the Department's inquiries
of Feb. 9. Diplomatic Corps think Theodore un-
able to cause serious disturbance. Zamor Govern-
ment strong.

Same to same (telegram)... Feb. 12 Ineffective blockade of Cape Haitien. Diplomatic

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Smith
(telegram).

Corps notified thereof, but will await action of this
Government.

Mr. Livingston to Mr.
Bryan (telegram).

Feb. 16

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Mr. Bryan to Mr. Living-...do.....
ston (telegram).

Mr. Livingston to Mr. Feb. 17
Bryan (telegram).

Protection of Haitian officials and their families by
American diplomatic and consular officers. Presi-
dent of Haiti requests protection of family of Min-
ister of Interior Charles Zamor.

Same subject. Department can not give definite
instructions until it has received more detailed in-
formation. Refers to Department's regulations
and points out that no government has been recog-
nized in Haiti.

Same subject. The wife and four children of Charles
Zamor wish to come to the Consulate in case of
necessity.

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Living- ...do..... Same subject. Instructs him that he may afford
ston (telegram).
shelter to the women and children mentioned if
necessary to shield them from violence.

Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan ...do..... Ineffective blockade of Cape Haitien. Because of
(telegram).

doubt as to effectiveness of blockade and whether
recognition thereof would affect the question of
recognizing the de facto Government and the bel-
ligerency of Theodore, the entire matter is held in
abeyance.

Same subject. Elaboration of the telegram of Feb.
17.

Political and financial affairs. Theodore's army has
evacuated Cape Haitien, which is patroled by U.
S. Marines. Zamor forces have entered the city.
Same subject. Occupation of Cape Haitien by Za-
mor forces fully confirmed.
Same subject. States conditions precedent to recog-
nition, with instructions to convey them to the
new Government and report whatever reply is
made.

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Mr. Bryan to Mr. Smith (telegram).

Mar. 1

Political and financial affairs. Instruction to recog-
nize the new Government.

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Same to same (telegram)... Mar. 2 Same subject. Refers to last statement in his Feb.

Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan Mar. 3
(telegram).
Mr. Bryan to Mr. Smith.... Mar. 12
Same to same (telegram)... Mar. 19

Same to same (telegram)... Mar. 20

Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan Mar. 22 (telegram).

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Smith (telegram).

Mar. 31

28 and instructs him to say that this Government
desires prompt signing of the protocol of arbitra-
tion, and issuance of instructions to visé passports
of American citizens of Syrian origin naturalized
prior to anti-Syrian law of 1903.
Same subject. Reply to Department's Mar. 1. He
was received formally by President Zamor this day.
Ineffective blockade of Cape Haitien. Refers to Le-
gation's No. 57 of Feb. 20. His action approved.
Political and financial affairs. Consul Livingston
reports renewal of revolutionary activities by
Theodore. He has been requested by both Theo-
dore and the Zamor Government to attempt an
arrangement, and asks permission to cooperate
with Commander of the Nashville to that end. Mr.
Smith adds his recommendation to that effect.
Same subject. If it is desired by the Government
that Livingston interview the revolutionists in-
structions will be sent therefor to the Commander
of the Nashville.
Same subject. The Government can not formally
make the request of the United States referred to
in Department's Mar. 20, but has informally done

So.

Same subject. Refers to Department's Mar. 2 and
again calls attention of the Government of Haiti to
its previous representations. Instructs him so to
state in a memorandum and to urge an immediate
reply.

Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan Apr. 8 Same subject. The Department's instruction of
(telegram).

Mar. 31 has been complied with and the Foreign
Office has replied to his memorandum, but the re-
ply is not entirely satisfactory as the Minister is
avoiding all foreign affairs as far as possible owing
to domestic situation.

Mr. Terres to Mr. Bryan May 10 Same subject. Refers to Legation's Mar. 22. Con-
(telegram).

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Mr. Livingston to Mr. June 19
Bryan (telegram).

Mr. Smith to Mr. Bryan June 20
(telegram).

Same to same (telegram)... June 22

sul Livingston has been authorized to cooperate
with the Bishop of Cape Haitien in an effort to
conciliate the revolutionists.

Same subject. Instruction to inform Livingston to
proceed with the Bishop and employ his good
offices with a view to making peace between the
Government and the revolutionists.

Same subject. Report on his interview with the
revolutionists and that of the Bishop; both were
unsuccessful. The revolutionists are openly aided
by the Dominicans.

Same subject. Reports an internal loan equal to
about $312,500. Owing to the serious lack of funds
it is not unlikely that Haiti will soon appeal to the
United States for relief.

Same subject. Reports active operations of the revo-
lutionists; warship necessary.

Same subject. President Zamor will go to the front
to-morrow: in his absence the Government will be
in the hands of a commission acting in conjunction
with the Cabinet.

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