15 Same to same (No. 60)

1886. Mar. 20

Citizenship status of A. C. A. Cranz, a natural-
ized American: He has no intention to return to
United States, and requests a passport for the
purpose of residing in Europe; instructions
asked.

16 Mr. Bayard to Mr. Tree (No. Apr. 9 Citizenship status of A. C. A. Cranz, a naturalized
34).

17 Mr. Tree to Mr. Bayard (No. Apr. 20 84).

18

Mr. Bayard to Mr. Tree (No. May 3 41).

19

Mr. Tree to Mr. Bayard (No. 88).

20 Same to same (No. 89)

......

May 5
May 6

21

Mr. Bayard to Mr. Tree (No. 43). 22 Same to same (No. 44).......

May 18
May 21

สม

Americau: As he has no intention to return to
United States passport should be refused him.
Labor troubles in Belgium: Renewal of strikes in
mining districts probable; condition of work.
ingmen; destruction of glass-works due to in-
troduction of labor-saving machines; relief to
be afforded by Government.

Claim of D. W. Ostrander to an estate of $400,000
said to have been left one hundred years ago by
Hannah Rouk, in Belgium: Instructed to in-
quire whether alleged estate has existence.
Congo: Official bulletins concerning real property
inclosed.

Industrial labor in Belgium: Commission ap-
pointed by royal decree to report upon its con-
dition organized; inquiries to be made.
Industrial labor in Belgium: Instructed to report
proceeding and conclusions of Commission.
Congo: Decree concerning extradition of crimi
inals; extradition could not be effected by
United States in absence of treaty; advisability
of negotiating an extradition convention will be
considered.

23 Mr. Tree to Mr. Bayard (No. June 12 Congo: Decree concerning extradition of crimi-
108).

25

24 Mr. Tree to Mr. Bayard (No.
112).
Same to same (No. 114)......

June 17
June 21

26 Same to same (No. 116).

June 26

27

nals; if offense proven against a criminal he
would be surrendered to United States -upon
requisition, without regard to whether there
was a treaty or not.

Liberia and Belgium: Treaty of friendship and
commerce between, inclosed.
Industrial labor in Belgium: Questions to be
asked by the Labor Commission in their investi.
gation; opposition of workingmen to the Com-
mission.

Claim of D. W. Ostrander to an estate said to
have been left by Hannah Rouk, in Belgium:
No evidence of its existence discovered; law of
Belgium on successions of estates; right of in-
heritance limited to thirty years.

Same to same (No. 156) ..... Nov. 1 Labor troubles in Belgium: Demonstrations in

28 Same to same (No. 174)

favor of granting amnesty to participants in
riots at Liege and Charleroi; prospects of uni-
versal suffrage in Belgium.

Nov. 27 Labor troubles in Belgium: Pardons and reduc-
tion of penalties granted by the King to partic.
ipants in riots at Liege and Charleroi; clemency
refused to leaders; Belgium senate refuses to
consider amnesty bill.

CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE LEGATION OF BELGIUM AT WASHINGTON.

1886.

29 Mr. de Bounder to Mr. Apr. 5 Bayard.

30

Desertions from Belgian vessels in United States
ports: Asks whether United States laws an-
thorize prosecutions of persons guilty of clan.
destinely harboring deserters and of inciting de-

sertion.

Mr. Bayard to Mr. de June 10 Desertions from Belgian vessels in United States
Bounder.

ports: There are no United States laws punish-
ing those aiding or abetting desertion from for-
eign vessels; opinion of United States shipping
commissioner inclosed.

40

31

Mr. Bayard to Mr. Jarvis Sept. 6 (No. 40).

32

Claim of James C. Jewett against Brazil for
guano discoveries: Previous action referred to
and steps taken in the matter reviewed; claim
not considered a just one; discrimination must
be made between speculative and unjust claims
and those founded on justice and equity; cor-
respondence with Mr. Jewett inclosed.

Mr. Trail to Mr. Bayard (No. Nov. 29 Claim of James C. Jewett: Appreciative ac-
65).

knowledgment of minister of foreign affairs
of decision of United States that claim is un-
just, inclosed.

CENTRAL AMERICA.

42

46

1885.

33

Mr. Hall to Mr. Bayard (No. Oct. 17 433).

Nov. 4
Nov. 11
Nov. 18
Dec. 6

1886.

38 Mr. Bayard to Mr. Hall (No. Feb. 6 325).

Mediation of United States to secure peace be-
tween Guatemala and Nicaragua: All differ-
ences satisfactorily settled; state of size in
Guatemala raised and amnesty proclaimed; cor-
respondence inclosed.

Invasion of Nicaragua reported: Martial law
proclaimed.

Invasion of Nicaragua by expedition aided by
Salvador: Invaders defeated and disarmed.
Nicaragua and Guatemala: Amicable relations be-
tween, re-established; President gratified.
Political: Election of President and vice-presi-
dent of Guatemala. Decrees of President of
Salvador dissolving assembly and declaring
country under martial law inclosed.

Neutrality laws of the United States: Alleged vio-
lation of, against peace of Honduras, by steamer
City of Mexico; United States under no obliga-
tion to enforce neutrality in cases of vessels out-
side their jurisdiction; correspondence with
Hondurian consul general at New York in.
closed.

Feb. 20 Nentrality: Assurances asked of the United States
by consul-general of Guatemala to insure, con-
jointly with Guatemala, peace of Central Amer-
ica by preventing violation of neutrality against
Honduras and Salvador; United States decline
to give such assurances, but will spare no effort
to prevent and punish violations of their neu
trality acts; correspondence with consul-gen.
eral of Guatemala inclosed.
Nicaragua and Salvador: Peace convention be-
tween, inclosed.

40 Mr. Hall to Mr. Bayard (No. 480).

Mar. 19

58

44 Mr. Denby to Mr. Bayard Dec. 18 Likin tax in China: Memorandum giving history (No. 57).

Same to same (No. 58)

of its origin, grievances arising from, action of
diplomatic corps towards abolishment of, and
provisional rules for surrender of transit passes,
inclosed.
Dec. 22 Duties of full value levied on damaged brick tea
exported by John P. Cowles, jr, from Foochow :
Refund of portion under provision of treaty of
Tientsin providing for proportionate reduction
of duty on damaged goods desired; China con-
tends that provision applies to imports only.

66

73

46 Same to same (No. 81)

1886. Feb. 9

47 Same to same (No. 89)..

Feb. 15

48 Same to same (No. 93).....

Feb. 17

49 Mr. Bayard to Mr. Denby Mar. 4 (No. 45).

Missionary trouble at Chinkiang growing out of
difficulty with a contractor by whom certain
houses were to be built: Contractor has mis-
sionaries arrested; consul secures their release
and demands arrest of carpenters; demand re-
fused; British and American vessels of war
arrive, when offenders are arrested and pun-
ished; American grievances hampered by out-
rages on Chinese in United States.
Likin tax: Negotiations for its abolishment on
goods sent inland under transit pass; Yamên
promises to publish lists of likin stations and
tariffs, and concedes injustice of imposition of
differential duties on goods under transit pass.
Likin tax: Consul-general directed to notify con-
suls that Yamên has consented to publish lists
of likin stations as well as rate of taxation at
those stations, and to abolish differential duties
on goods under transit pass.
Duties of full value levied on damaged brick tea
exported by John P. Cowles, jr., from Foo-
chow: Damaged goods of import or export
should be subject to same rebate; it is not
shown that mode of settlement of disputed ques
tions provided by Anglo-Chinese treaty was
adopted or permitted in this case; Article 42
of treaty of Tientsin quoted.

50 Mr. Denby to Mr. Bayard Mar. 10 Outrages on Chinese in the United States; threat-
(No. 109).

51

Same to same (No. 115) 52 Same to same (No. 117) .

Mar. 24
Mar. 29

53 Same to same (No. 132)..

Apr. 9

ened outbreak at Canton on account of published
statements that President refuses to entertain
claim for indemnity; danger of an attack thought
to have passed; United States steamer Monoc-
acy ordered to Canton; correspondence inclosed.
Money of China: Historical report on, inclosed...
Outrages on Chinese in the United States: Threat-
ened outbreak at Canton on account of pub.
lished statements that President refuses to en-
tertain claim for indemnity; note from viceroy
at Canton to United States consul there, stating
measures taken to prevent outbreak and dis-
cussing question of indemnity inclosed; consul
directed not to discuss question.

Duties of full value levied on damaged brick tea
exported by John P. Cowles, jr., from Foochow;
should actual case arise reduction will be in-
sisted on for damaged exports as well as im
ports, in accordance with Article 44 of British
treaty; note to foreign office inclosed.

54 Same to same (No. 134)...... May 14 Navy of China: German instructors boing re

55 Same to same (No. 137).......... May 24 56 Same to same (No. 141)..

57

tired and an Englishman put in command;
newspaper extract showing efficiency of north-
ern fleet inclosed.

France and China: Commercial convention be-
tween, inclosed; restrictions placed thereby in
the way of trade between Annam and China.
May 31 Obstruction of southern channel of Canton River
to prevent hostile ships menacing Canton: Con-
sular and diplomatic action to secure its re-
moval unsuccessful; authorities determined
never to remove barriers; Emperor has given
his approval to closing channel permanently.

Same to same (No. 142)...... June 2 Dredging of the Woosung bar, near Shanghai:

58 Same to same (No. 144)...... June 5

59

60

Work interrupted by troubles with France
will probably be resumed; correspondence
with foreign office inclosed.

Trade of Shanghai: Hindrances to system of duty
drawbacks; interview between British minister
and chamber of commerce committee; former
recommends that bonds for drawbacks be made
the equivalent of cash and be payable for duties
at open-port custom-houses; newspaper report
inclosed.

Mr. Bayard to Mr. Denby June 30 Duties of full valne levied on damaged brick_tea
(No. 84.)
exported by John P. Cowles, jr., from Foo-
chow: Minister's action approved.

Same to same (No. 88)....... July 27 Trade of Shanghai: United States interested in
the removal or amelioration of hindrances to
trade and access.

Subject.

Obstruction of southern channel of Canton River
to prevent hostile ships menacing Canton: De-
termination of Chinese authorities not to re-
move barriers; a nation can place obstructions
in its rivers in time of war, but must remove
them in time of peace; instances cited when
this has been done; instructed to use energies
to have obstruction removed; affirms position
assumed by Department in 1884.
Missionaries in China: Their rights under treaties
do not include that to settle in the interior;
they should insist on no doubtful rights; rights
of Chinese in America and Americans in China
compared.

Floods in the province of Chihli: Devastation
and suffering caused thereby; measures of re-
lief taken by the Emperor and Empress.

CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE LEGATION OF CHINA AT WASHINGTON.

Claims vs. United States for indemnification for
loss of lives and property of Chinese by a mob
at Rock Springs, Wyoming Territory: Subject
reviewed; indemnity due both by treaty and
reciprocity; China has frequently paid similar
claims; conduct of United States in cases of
attacks upon their citizens; report of Chinese
investigating committee, list of killed and
wounded, estimated property losses, and reports
relative to Chinese indemnity claims, to pro-
tection of Americans in China, and to payment
by United States of indemnity for loss to Span-
iards by mob at New Orleans in 1851 inclosed.

Demonstrations against Chinese on the Pacific
Coast: Adoption of protective measures to se-
cure treaty guarantees asked for.
Outrages against Chinese on the Pacific coast:
telegrams from Chinese merchants transmitted.
Claims vs. United States for indemnification for
loss of lives and property of Chinese by a mob
at Rock Springs, Wyoming Territory: Occur.
rence deplored; United States desire to give full
protection to all; treaty rights on both sides re-
viewed; treaties not reciprocal; rights of Chi-
nese in the United States; liability to indemnify
individuals for losses growing out of violation
of public law denied: reparation should be
sought through the courts; circumstances may
induce President to recommend to Congress to
give pecuniary relief, but not as of right.

COLOMBIA.

101

154

156

158

1886.

Mr. Bayard to Mr. Jacob Apr. 12 Newspapers: Suspension of the "Star and Her
(No. 20)

Same to same (No. 80).......

ald" and "La Estrella de Panama," belonging
to Americans, by the Government of Panama;
instructed to protest against breach of treaty;
correspondence with managers and consul at
Panama inclosed.

May 13 Newspapers: Suspension of the "Star and Her-
ald and "La Estrella de Panama." belonging
to Americans, by Government of Panama; Co-
lombia will disavow act and rebuke governor of
Panama, or assume full responsibility.

168

171

70 Same to same (No. 31)

Subject.

May 15 Newspapers: Suspension of the "Star and Her-
ald" and "La Estrella de Panama," belonging
to Americans, by Government of Panama; case
reviewed; sufficiency of alleged reason for sus
pension cannot be acquiescedin; act complained
of in no sense an infraction of law; if Colom-
bia has not replied to protest of consul-general
at Panama, ask a disavowal of act of governor
of Panama, or assumption of responsibility
therefor; further questions reserved.

71 Mr. King to Mr. Bayard June 26 Newspapers: Suspension of the "Star and Her-
(No. 41.)

72 Same to same (No. 81)...

ald" and "La Estrella de Panama," belonging to Americans, by governor of Panama; protest presented to Colombia; governor of Panama censured and directed to re-establish "Star and Herald;" he resigns and successor is appointed. Oct. 22 Political: Adoption of new constitution; provisions stated; a strong central government substituted for former confederation; states' rights abolished; states to be governed by federal governors; how the new government was accomplished; new constitution inclosed.

COREA.

Page.

171

175

176

Telegraph line from Seoul to Peking completed:
Corea in telegraphic communication with the
world; Japan negotiating for telegraphic con.
nection with Corea.

Foreign settlement at Chemulpho: Terms of
agreement relative to, unsatisfactory; difficulty
in purchasing lots; protest of German subjects
against retention of purchase-money by Corean
authorities; grounds therefor: agreement
reached as to method of payment by German
representative with_Corean authorities; posi-
tion taken by Mr. Foulk; he will insist that
American purchasers shall pay full price under
agreement; instructions regarding interpreta-
tion of agreement and its revision, if necessary,
requested.

Attack by Chinese upon Corean customs officers
at Chemulpho caused by frustration of attempts
to smuggle red ginseng: Outrage regarded as a
protest of Chinese community against subjec
tion to Corean customs laws: Disposition of red-
ginseng crops.

Affairs in Corea: Hereditary transmission of
slaves and guilds for furnishing slave labor
abolished; distribution of money among the
poor; government of Seoul to be reorganized;
census to be taken; school of medicine and
chemistry soon to be opened.
Ginseng: Note giving information relative to, in-
closed.

Mineral products of Corea: Report on, inclosed...
Foreign settlement at Chemulpho: Attempt to or-
ganize, has been made, under agreement with
Corean Government; provisions of agreement
stated; objections to contention of Corea that
she has the right to receive and retain all
proceeds of sale of lands until aggregate shall
equal amount expended in preparing site of set-
tlement; revision of agreement advisable; di-
vision of price of lots purchased between the
Government and municipality suggested; course
recommended by Mr. Foulk in case of American
purchasers may be adopted until definite ar-
rangement is made.

Mineral products of Corea: Gold-mining statistics

inclosed.

8

82 Mr. Bayard to Mr. Parker July 31 (No. 25).

Missionaries (American) in Seoul: Their work in
founding hospitals and schools highly appreci-
ated by the Corean Government.
Missionaries (American) in Seoul: Appreciative
acknowledgment of Mr. Foulk's No. 308.

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