regu ARTICLE IX. In case any of the provisions of the above regulations which relate to foreigners should be infringed, steps should be taken to put a stop to such acts by application to the consul of the party concerned, if committed at the open ports. If representations to the consul are of no effect, application should be made to the Japanese men-of-war stationed there to take the necessary steps. If a breach of these lations be committed at a non-treaty port, the local authorities should inform the authorities at the nearest open port, and also the Japanese men-of-war. In the case of remote places, notice should be sent direct to the war and foreign offices. The above regulations must be carefully attended to by the authorities of the open ports, and of the seaboard Fu, Han, and Ken. AUGUST, 1870. DAJOKWAN. NORTH GERMANY. THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO THE UNITED STATES LEGATION AT No. 214.] BERLIN. No. 132. Mr. Davis to Mr. Bancroft. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, August 9, 1870. SIR: With reference to your dispatch of the 16th ultimo, No. 112, which presents a very lucid statement of your view of the relative positions of North Germany and France in the pending war, and especially to that part of your communication which relates to the exemption of the North German mail steamships from capture by French cruisers, I have to inform you that on the 16th ultimo the Secretary of State addressed a cable dispatch on this subject to Mr. E. B. Washburne, a copy of which and of his reply is inclosed. From that reply you will perceive that in the exercise of its rights as a belligerent the French government declines to exempt those steamships from capture except those then at sea ignorant of war which may enter a French port. This decision is much regretted by this government, which would be glad to avail itself of any peaceable means of inducing a reversal of it. While upon the subject of the policy as a belligerent to which France has committed herself, I inclose a copy of a telegraphic dispatch of the 25th of July from Minister Washburne, and of a note of the same date from Mr. Berthemy, the minister of France here, together with a copy of a note from the latter of the 3d instant, and of my reply thereto. J. C. B. DAVIS. [The several inclosures referred to in this dispatch will be found under the head "France," ante.] No. 133. Mr. Davis to Mr. Bancroft. [Telegram.] DEPARTMENT OF STATE, French government decides North Germans, with certain exceptions, credit at his disposition to assist poor in leaving. It seems necessary in the interest of humanity. Inform him and this Department. DAVIS. 1 No. 134. Mr. Davis to Mr. Bancroft. [Telegram.] DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, August 14, 1870. News of credit sent to Washburne. Gramont gave notice two weeks since of probable expulsion. Washburne protested at length. SIR: On the 13th instant this Department received from Mr. Washburne a telegram relating to the proposed expulsion of Germans from France, and suggesting that Prussia should grant a credit to mitigate the great suffering that would inevitably result. The same day the substance of this telegram was communicated to you by cable, and the text was read to Baron Gerolt. On the 14th instant the Department received your reply by cable, saying that a credit had been granted, and asking whether Mr. Washburne had protested. To this answer was made to you, on the same day, that Mr. Washburne had already protested. Before the Duke de Gramont left office he had notified Mr. Washburne that this step might become necessary, and Mr. Washburne, in an able paper, (of which a copy will be sent you by a future post,) had protested against the measure. Mr. Washburne was also notified by cable, on the 14th, of the granting of the credit, and to-day he has, in like manner, been informed that his note to the Duke de Gramont has been fully approved, and he has been instructed to do all he can, consistently with our position as a neutral power, to mitigate the severities of the expulsion. Copies of these several telegrams are herewith inclosed. I am, sir, your obedient servant, J. C. B. DAVIS. [These several inclosures will be found under the title "France," ante, and in the North German correspondence as above.] No. 219.] No. 136. Mr. Davis to Mr. Bancroft. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, SIR: Inclosed you will find a copy of Mr. Washburne's dispatch, No. 238, on the subject of the departure of North Germans from French territory. Mr. Washburne's course in this correspondence has been approved. He advises the Department, in a dispatch received to-day, that he has received a reply to his note, which will be forwarded, he says, by the next post. As soon as it is received here, a copy will be sent you. I am, sir, your obedient servant, J. C. B. DAVIS. [For this inclosure see Mr. Washburne's No. 238, dated July 29, under the title "France," ante.] No. 222.] No. 137. Mr. Davis to Mr. Bancroft. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, SIR: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your No. 119 of the 28th ultimo, and to state in reply that Mr. Washburne has been authorized to employ, at the expense of this Government, such clerical force as is necessary to enable him to perform the duties which he has undertaken toward North Germans in France. You are instructed to say that the offer of the Prussian government to bear this expense is respectfully declined. I am, sir, your obedient servant, J. C. B. DAVIS. No. 223.J No. 138. Mr. Davis to Mr. Bancroft. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, SIR: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your dispatch of the 27th ultimo, No. 118, inclosing a copy of a convention between France and Prussia, alleged to have been proposed by M. Benedetti, the French ambassador, having for its object the union of Germany and the annexation of Belgium and Luxembourg to France. You are instructed to ascertain, if possible, from the minister of foreign affairs, when the proposition for the convention was made, and why it was not sooner made known. J. C. B. DAVIS, A No. 225.] NO. 139. Mr. Davis to Mr. Bancroft. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, August 23, 1870. SIR: I inclose herewith, for your information, a copy of a dispatch, No. 253, of the 12th instant, from Mr. Washburne, relative to the measures taken by him for the protection of North Germans in France. I am, sir, your obedient servant, J. C. B. DAVIS. [For this inclosure see, ante, "France," Mr. Washburne's dispatch No. 253, dated August 12, 1870.] No. 226.] No. 140. Mr. Davis to Mr. Bancroft. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, August 25, 1870. SIR: I inclose herewith, for your information, a copy of a dispatch of the 11th instant, No. 251, and of its accompaniments, from Mr. Washburne, relative to a certificate of protection desired by German residents in France. I am, sir, your obedient servant, J. C. B. DAVIS. [For this inclosure see, ante, "France," Mr. Washburne's dispatch No. 251, dated August 11, 1870.] No. 141. Mr. Davis to Mr. Bancroft. No. 228.] DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, August 30, 1870. SIR: I transmit herewith a copy of a dispatch of this date to Mr. Washburne, in answer to a telegram received from him yesterday, which is embodied in the inclosure. You are instructed to ask that proper measures may be taken by the government of North Germany for the protection of American property in Paris, in the event of the occupation of that city by the German forces. I am, sir, your obedient servant, J. C. B. DAVIS. [This inclosure is embodied in Mr. Davis's instructions to Mr. Washburne, No. 158, dated August 30, 1870. See, ante, "France."] No. 142. Mr. Fish to Mr. Bancroft. [Telegram.] DEPARTMENT OF STATE, September 9, 1870. Washburne telegraphs that France requests United States to join other powers in effort for peace. Uniform policy and true interest of United States not to join European powers in interference in European questions. President strongly desires to see war arrested and blessings of peace restored. If Germany also desires to have good offices of United States interposed, President will be glad to contribute all aid in his power to secure restoration of peace between the two great powers now at war, and with whom United States has so many traditions of friendship. Ascertain if North Germany desires such offices, but without making the tender thereof unless assured they will be accepted. No. 143. Mr. Fish to Mr. Bancroft. FISH. No. 238.] DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, September 16, 1870. SIR: I inclose, for your information, a copy of a dispatch of the 22d ultimo, No. 266, from Mr. Washburne, our minister at Paris, and of the papers which accompanied it, in relation to the expulsion of Germans from French territory. I am, sir, your obedient servant, HAMILTON FISH. [For this inclosure see, ante, "France," Mr. Washburne's No. 266, dated August 22, 1870.] No. 242.] No. 144. Mr. Fish to Mr. Bancroft. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, September 22, 1870. SIR: I inclose, for your information, a translation of a communication of the 16th instant, from M. Berthemy, in refutation of the accusations made by the government of North Germany that the French army had disregarded the rules of international law in the present war. HAMILTON FISH. TA |