83

1884. Mr. Davis to Mr. Beach (No. Dec. 29 9).

84 Same to same (telegram).... Dec. 30 1885. Jan. 13

85 Mr. Reinberg to Mr. Davis (telegram).

86

Mr. Davis to Mr. Reinberg Jan. 17 (telegram).

Jan. 20

Same to same (telegram).... Jan. 25

Jan. 27

90 Mr. Davis to Mr. Reinberg Jan. 28 (telegram).

91

Mr. Beach to Mr. Davis (No. Jan. 31 23).

92 Mr. Reinberg to Mr. Davis Feb. 3 (No. 99.)

Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos for
alleged complicity in a revolutionary movement
in Ecuador: Instructed to report facts and to
secure Mr. Santos an early bearing.
Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: In-
structed to urge speedy and fair trial.

Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Gov.
ernment of Ecuador claims Santos is an Ecua-
dorian, and wants proof of his American citizen-
ship.

Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: De-
partment has record of his American citizen-
ship; inform Government of Ecuador, and re-
quest his release.

Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Case
presented to Ecuadorian Government and re-
fease requested; Ecuador does not recognize
his American citizenship until proofs are sub-
mitted; correspondence between consul-general
and the governor of Guayas inclosed.
Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Con-
sul-general is referred to Government at Quito
or authorities at Manta for particulars; release
refused.

Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos:
Charges not yet furnished; governor of Guayas
requested not to confiscate property until
charges are sustained; request for release re-
peated; correspondence between Mr. Reinberg,
the governors of Guayas and Manabi, and Mr.
Santos, inclosed.

Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: In-
structed to report immediately by telegraph
upon case.

Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Im-
mediate release demanded unless positive proof
of guilt exists; Ecuadorian authorities claim
that he has lost his American citizenship, and
has committed a "hated" crime against Ecua-
dor; correspondence with Ecuadorian officials
inclosed.

Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos:
Trial reported commenced; prison treatment
good; property confiscated; causes which have
prevented a specific report being forwarded;
United States naval vessel ordered to Guaya-
quil will do much to clear up case; report of
consular agent at Bahia, stating charges in-
closed.

Feb. 15 Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Ar-
rival of the United States steamer Wachusett;
release again demanded; President of Ecuador
claims Sautos is an Ecuadorian citizen, under
Article 2 of treaty of 1872, as he had returned to
and resided in Ecuador six years; articles of
treaty affecting subject cited; commander of
the Wachusett will see Mr. Santos to learn his
intention as to residence; Mr. Santos's state-
ment of his arrest and the confiscation of his
property inclosed.

Feb. 24

Mr. Hunter to Mr. Beach Feb. 28 (No. 24).

96 Mr. Reinberg to Mr. Hun. Mar. 2 ter (No. 105).

97 Mr. Bayard to Mr. Reinberg Mar. 12 (telegram).

98 Mr. Beach to Mr. Hunter Apr. 11 (No. 34).

Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Dec-
larations showing his intention to return to the
United States to live inclosed.

Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Ac-
tion taken by Congress; President requested to
secure speedy and fair trial; instructed to make
every endeavor to secure Mr. Santos his treaty
rights, especially in matter of rebutting evi-
dence to show his intention to retain American
citizenship.

Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos: Mr.
Santos interviewed; declaration as to his inten-
tion of citizenship inclosed.

Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos:
Further proofs of his intention to return to
United States desired.

Arrest and imprisonment of Julio R. Santos:
Question of citizenship referred to Washing-
ton; correspondence with ministry of foreign
affairs of Ecuador inclosed.

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141

Mr. Bayard to Mr. McLane (No. 67).

1886. Jan. 13

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145

Liberia and France: Reported negotiation of
treaties by commander of French gunboat with
native chiefs within Liberian territory; instruct-
ed to inquire whether there is any foundation for
report, and whether so-called treaty is in dis-
paragement of Liberia's rights; dispatch from
minister to Liberia inclosed.

Mr. McLane to Mr. Bay- Feb. 3 Madagascar and France: Treaty between en-
ard (No. 155).

closed; France assumes protectorate over whole
island; governmental powers divided; foreign
governments to communicate through a French
resident; Frenchmen accorded same rights as
natives; island will ultimately become French.
uralized American at Bordeaux: French law re-
quires that he shall have a certificate from the
dipiomatic agent of the country of which he
claims citizenship; in view of former action of
Department certificate refused; instructions
asked; French law inclosed.

Mr. Vignaud to Mr. Bayard June 15 Citizenship status of Victor Labroue, born of a nat-
(No. 234).

Mr. Bayard to Mr. Vignaud July 2 Citizenship status of Victor Labroue: Facts (No. 137).

Mr. Bayard to Mr. McLane July 12 (Vo. 142).

146 Mr. Vignaud to Mr. Bayard Aug. 23 (No. 267).

stated; opinion in similar case cited; Labroue
may elect American citizenship on reaching his
majority by coming to United States; otherwise
he will be considered French.
Liberia and France: Reported negotiation of trea-
ties by commander of French gunboat with
native chiefs within Liberian territory; in-
structed to report whether proceedings are
sanctioned by French Government; dispatch
from minister to Liberia inclosed.
Liberia and France: Reported negotiation of
treaties by commander of French gunboat
with native chiefs within Liberian territory:
Correspondence with foreign office inclosed;
facts have not the character attributed to them.

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149

1885.

Mr. Pendleton to Mr. Bayard Nov. 16 Expulsion of foreigners from Germany: Speech
(No. 110).
of Austrian premier, admitting right of Ger-
many to refuse sojourn to foreigners, and news-
paper comment inclosed.

Same to same (No. 114)...... Nov. 16 Expulsion of naturalized American citizens:

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Newspaper article inclosed.

Expulsion of naturalized Americans from the isl-
and of Föhr: Names given; cases reviewed
separately by Germany; persons affected not
allowed to remain; protest entered; corre
spondence with foreign office inclosed.
Expulsion of naturalized Americans: Note from
Count Bismarck claiming right of Germany to
exclude persons under treaty of 1868 inclosed.
1 Imprisonment of Charles L. George, at Strasburg,
charged with evading military service: German
Government claim that treaty of 1868 does not
apply to Alsace and Lorraine, and deny ill-
treatment of George; question of citizenship
discussed; law concerning loss and acquisition
of nationality in Germany quoted; correspond-
ence with foreign office inclosed.

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317

1886. Feb. 8

Expulsion of C. H. G. J. F. Burmeister, a natural-
ized American, from Prussia: Facts stated; per-
mission asked that he be allowed to remain until
July 1; note to foreign office inclosed.
Mar. 10 Expulsion of C. H. G. J. F. Burmeister from Prus-
sia: If dates given by Mr. Burmeister are cor-
rect, he had not resided in the United States
long enough to become a citizen; case therefore
not a proper one for presentation.
Threatened expulsion from Prussia of Knud N.
Knudsen, a naturalized American: Note to for-
eign office stating facts and asking that order of
expulsion may not be issued inclosed.

Mr. Pendleton to Mr.Bayard Mar 23 (No. 214.)

Mar. 29 Expulsion of . H. G. J. F. Burmeister from
Prussia: Error made in giving date of emigra.
tion; year should be 1880 instead of 1881; Bur-
meister has returned to United States.

Mar. 29 Imprisonment of Charles L. George at Strasburg
for evasion of military duty: Germany refuses
to recognize his American citizenship and claims
that by virtue of French law of 1851 George was
a French citizen, and became a German subject
by the acquisition of Alsace - Lorraine; note
from foreign office inclosed.

160 Mr. Bayard to Mr. Pendleton Apr. 27 (No. 124).

161

Apr. 16 Expulsion of C. H. G. J. F. Burmeister from
Prussia: Suspension of order of expulsion re-
fused. Note from foreign office giving reasons
therefor, and Mr. Pendleton's reply, expressing
dissent of United States, inclosed.
Imprisonment of Charles L. George at Strasburg
for evasion of military duty: Mr. George held
to be an American citizen; principles of law
affecting citizenship; facts reviewed.
Islands in West Pacific Ocean: Declarations con-
cerning reciprocal freedom of trade between
German and English possessions, and the bound-
aries of German and English jurisdiction in the
West Pacific Ocean inclosed.

Mr. Pendleton to Mr. Bayard May 4 (No. 255).

162

Same to same (No. 346.)..

Nov. 29

Political: Speech of Emperor on opening of
Reichstag inclosed.

CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE LEGATION OF GERMANY AT WASHINGTON.

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331

Fisheries: Seizure by Canadian authorities of the
Joseph Story and the David J. Adams, Amer-
ican fishing vessels; note to British minister of
May 10 inclosed.
Unclaimed estates in England: Their existence
impossible; belief in them fostered by designing
persons; no such estate as the Dalton estate.
Fisheries: Seizure by Canadian authorities of the
David J. Adams, an American fishing vessel, for
alleged violation of the Canadian customs act;
note to British minister of May 20, report of
consul-general at Halifax, stating facts and pro-
ceedings in connection with seizure, protest of
captain and depositions of captain and crew in-

closed.

Fisheries: Act pending in Canadian Parliament
to provide for the forcible search, seizure, and
forfeiture of foreign vessels in Canadian waters;
note to British minister of May 29, protesting
against proposed action, inclosed.

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