Mr. Gummeré to Mr. Hay. [Telegram.-Paraphrase.] AMERICAN CONSULATE-GENERAL, (Mr. Gummeré confirms his report of yesterday as to the new demands of the brigand. He has been informed to-day by the minister for foreign affairs that one of the sheiks and his two brothers have been arrested in accordance with the demands of the brigand, and that a negotiator has been sent to Raisuli to inform him that if the captives are released the new demands will be granted. It is evident, as was also reported, that no reliance is placed by the brigand upon any promises of his Government, and it is his intention to demand from the British minister and Mr. Gummeré guaranties which they have intimated will not be given. Threats against the captives' lives will probably follow, and the question as to how they are to be met is important. In view of the Department's intimation that the Moorish Government will be held responsible for the lives of the murderers, the absolute impotency of the Moorish Government and its inability to inflict punishment must be understood. The brigand utterly disregards the idea of punishment by the Moorish Government. The whole army of the Sultan consists of less than 2,000 men, and this number is daily diminishing. Having awaited the result of the negotiations for one month, the consul-general is now firmly convinced that the time has arrived when the brigand and his supporters should be plainly warned that they will be punished by the great Powers to whom the captives belong if they are injured or are not immediately released, and adds that their lives may in this way be preserved; but that in order not to jeopardize the lives of all Christians in Morocco it would be necessary that such a threat of punishment should be fulfilled to the letter.) Mr. Gummeré to Mr. Hay. [Telegram.--Paraphrase.] AMERICAN CONSULATE-GENERAL, (Mr. Gummeré reports that the brigand's negotiator returned last. night and announces that the terms having been accepted, the Moorish prisoners were released to-day, and the $50,000 in Spanish notes and $20,000 gold must be delivered to the bandit at Tarrasdant, where he is now, when Messrs. Perdicaris and Variey would be released. To this earnest objection was made by the British minister and Mr. Gummeré on the ground that the bandit, once having the money and prisoners, would not without further demand give up the captives. Finally it was proposed that $20,000 silver, and the remainder in notes (gold coin having been waived), together with the prisoners, should be taken by Muley Ahmed, one of the Wazan Shereefs, and the brigand's negotiator, to the village of Zellal in the Beni Msur, a friendly tribe about six hours from Tangier, to be met there by Muley Ali, the other Wazan Shereef, with the captives, in charge of the brigand, and the exchange effected. To-day by special courier this proposal has been sent forward and a reply is hoped for to-morrow. It is still feared that the demand of guaranties will be made at the last moment.) Mr. Gummeré to Mr. Hay. [Telegram.-Paraphrase.] AMERICAN CONSULATE-GENERAL, (Mr. Gummeré reports that unless some unforeseen obstacle should arise, conditions would appear to be favorable for the release of the captives on June 21.) Mr. Gummeré to Mr. Hay. [Telegram.-Paraphrase.] AMERICAN CONSULATE-GENERAL, (Mr. Gummeré reports that on the 19th Raisuli's representative returned and reported that the bandit had agreed to the proposed exchange of the captives at Zellal's village, but the minister for foreign affairs has been informed by Zellal that he will not permit the exchange in his territory, fearing that harm might come to him. The minister for foreign affairs was told by Mr. Gummeré that the manner of the negotiations was not satisfactory; that it could not be conceded that the Government had no authority over a petty chief, and that for every hour's further delay he would be held responsible. He now states that the bandit's negotiator will be sent to persuade Zellal to permit the meeting for the exchange of the captives, and should he fail, he will try to persuade the bandit to make the exchange either at Zeenak, Ramlah, or Breesh, all of which are near Tangier. It is also stated by the minister for foreign affairs that pardon will be granted for the bandit's tribe as demanded by him. A reply has been made to the minister that the proposed action in regard to arranging for a place of exchange seems reasonable, but that the British minister and Consul-General Gummeré will in no way be bound by any promise to grant pardon to those who have been implicated in the outrage on and the detention of the captives. The minister for foreign affairs has replied to this that his Government does not expect that anything it says or does should bind the British minister and Consul-General Gummeré.) Mr. Gummeré to Mr. Hay. [Telegram.-Paraphrase.] AMERICAN CONSULATE-GENERAL, (Mr. Gummeré reports that the release of the captives is being delayed and that his position is becoming humiliating. He urges that, in the event of the failure of the effort reported yesterday for an exchange of captives, he may be empowered to present an ultimatum immediately claiming a large indemnity for each day's further delay and threatening to land marines and seize the customs. Such action appears to be necessary to secure the release of the captives and prevent further delay. Mr. Hay to Mr. Gummeré. [Telegram.—l'araphrase.] DEPARTMENT OF STATE, (Mr. Hay states that this Government" wants Perdicaris alive or Raisuli dead." Further than this, least possible complications with Morocco or other powers is desired. Mr. Gummeré is instructed not to arrange for landing marines or seizing custom-house without the Department's specific directions.) Mr. Gummere to Mr. Hay. [Telegram.--Paraphrase.] AMERICAN CONSULATE-GENERAL, (Mr. Gummeré reports that the negotiator returned this morning with word that Zellal had given his consent to allow the exchange of the captives at his village provided the Moorish Government will give him a written guaranty that he and his people shall not be molested hereafter. This promise was at once sent by the minister for foreign affairs. Raisuli has been told by special messenger to proceed with the captives and Muley Ali to Zellal's village early to-morrow morning, and the prisoners and the money, with Muley Ahamed and negotiator will be sent from here very early the same day. Directions that the captives should be brought there without resting have been given, as delays are considered dangerous. Mr. Gummeré states that the prospects of the release of the captives are brighter, but he is not entirely confident. He asks to be authorized to demand immediately after the release of the captives the punishment of all who were implicated in the abduction. As the Government is without sufficient power some means should be considered to enforce the demand.) Mr. Gummeré to Mr. Hay. [Telegram.-Paraphrase.] AMERICAN CONSULATE-GENERAL, (Mr. Gummeré acknowledges receipt of Department's instructions yesterday, and states that, while acting in close touch with the British minister, he has not entertained any idea of departing from his pres ent attitude without having first received positive instructions from the Department. He reports that Shereef left for Zellal's village very early this morning with money and prisoners.) Mr. Gummeré to Mr. Hay. [Telegram.-Paraphrase.] AMERICAN CONSULATE-GENERAL, (Mr. Gummeré reports that Messrs. Perdicaris and Varley have written that they are leaving for Lafculy this morning, and states that they are expected in Tangier to-night.) Mr. Gummeré to Mr. Hay. [Telegram.-Paraphrase.] AMERICAN CONSULATE-GENERAL, (Mr. Gummeré reports the arrival of the captives at their home shortly after midnight, and states that they are well, but have been fatigued with the long journey.) Mr. Hay to Mr. Gummeré. [Telegram.-Paraphrase.] DEPARTMENT OF STATE, (Mr. Hay congratulates Mr. Gummeré and commends his energetic and successful work in bringing about the release of Mr. Perdicaris.) Mr. Gummeré to Mr. Hay. [Telegram.-Paraphrase.] AMERICAN CONSULATE-GENERAL, (Mr. Gummeré thanks the Department and expresses his gratification at its commendation of his action. He reports that the British man-of-war left Tangier on the 25th and that the British minister has gone away on a long leave of absence. The Moorish minister for foreign affairs called upon the consul-general on the 25th and congratulated him on the withdrawal of the American fleet. Mr. GumIneré states that on the 25th the British note was sent to court and recommends that if the United States is to forward a formal communication to the Sultan it be presented by the vice-consul-general who is still at court. Otherwise, the vice-consul-general will be recalled. He adds that the South Atlantic Squadron will leave on the 27th.) PROTECTION OF TRADE-MARKS IN MOROCCO. (NOTE.-See under Italy, p. 407.) NETHERLANDS. ARBITRATION OF THE PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT OF CLAIMS AGAINST VENEZUELA. (NOTE.-Continuation of correspondence in Foreign Relations, 1903, pp. 410, 417, 452, 601, and 788.) Mr. Loomis to Mr. Newel, No. 379.] DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, August 13, 1903. SIR: The Department transmits herewith a printed copy of The Hague protocols. Certified copies are on the way from Venezuela and will be forwarded to you as soon as received. a The arbitrators have not yet been named. As soon as they are named you will furnish, on behalf of Venezuela, to the International Bureau, a copy of these protocols, with the request that the proper steps be taken for the installation of the court. As soon as the Department is advised of the appointment of the arbitrators, it will cable you their names, on receipt of which you will carry out this instruction. FRANCIS B. LOOMIS, Acting Secretary. I am, etc., Mr. Adee to Mr. Newel. [Telegram.] DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, August 18, 1903. Hague arbitratores are Mourawieff, Russian minister of justice; Lardy, Swiss minister at Paris; and Professor Matzen, of Copenhagen University. See Department's 379, 13th instant. ADEE, Acting. Mr. Newel to Mr. Hay. [Telegram.] AMERICAN LEGATION, The Hague, November 14, 1903. Venezuelan arbitration finished hearing arguments yesterday noon. Adjourned with announcement by tribunal that parties may put in a Printed in Foreign Relations, 1903, pp. 439, 477, 611, and 804. |