Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States

1908.

434 Mr. Root to Mr. Leishman.. Oct.

795 Mr. Leishman to Mr. Root.. Oct.

Same to same (telegram).... Oct.

807

Same to same..

Oct. 17

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Leishman (telegram).

Oct. 21

Removal of restrictions on the importation of type-
writing machines. Incloses copy of letter from
Remington Typewriter Co., inquiring concern-
ing removal of restrictions on importation of type-
writers, and instructs him to make inquiry in
regard to this matter and report. Quotes perti-
nent statement in report from Consul Jewett at
Trebizond.

6 Rights of American citizens to prosecute claims
against the Turkish Government in courts of that
country. Acknowledges telegram of July 30 and
answers department's inquiries.
Political reforms in Turkey. Reports that although
rumors of war continue to circulate it is hoped that
recourse to arms will be avoided, as leaders of con-
stitutional party are doing everything to calm the
bellicose spirit of the army.
Removal of restrictions on the importation of type-
writing machines. Acknowledges No. 434 of Oct.
2; refers to his No. 774 of Sept. 19, and reports that
no restrictions whatever exist on importation of
printing machinery.
Political reforms in Turkey. Informs him the
Scorpion will sail on Oct. 22 and that her com-
mander, Lieut. Commander G. W. Logan, U. S.
Navy, will telegraph from Malta to settle formali-
ties for passage of the Dardanelles. Directs
that an expression of the President's satisfaction
at permission granted by Ottoman Government
be conveyed to the Sultan.

Mr. Leishman to Mr. Root...do.... Same subject. Quotes note received from the min-
(telegram).

istry for foreign affairs informing the embassy that
an imperial irade authorizes the passage through
the Dardanelles of the Scorpion.

Same subject. Refers to department's telegram of
Oct. 21, and incloses copy of letter to Secretary of
the Navy regarding the detail of U. S. S. Scorpion
as stationnaire at Constantinople.
Joint international commission for investigation of
the opium question in the Far East. Quotes
reply from Sublime Porte to effect that as there is
no representative in China, Turkey can not be
represented on international commission.
Same subject. Acknowledges telegram of Nov. 19
and expresses regret that Ottoman Government
will not participate.

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Same subject. Says that congratulatory telegrams
to Turkish Parliament are being received from
European Parliaments and suggests that United
States take similar action.
Same subject. Quotes congratulatory resolutions
passed by Senate and House of Representatives,
and instructs him to communicate them to the
Turkish Parliament through appropriate channel.
Same subject. Reports opening of Turkish Parlia-
ment by the Sultan this date. Says the represen-
tatives took the oath of fidelity to the constitution
and to the Sultan so long as he respected the con-
stitution.

Same subject. Acknowledges telegram of Dec. 17
and reports that copy of congratulations to Otto-
man Government have been handed to minister
for foreign affairs.

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754

Severing of diplomatic relations between the United States and Venezuela. Informs him of most careful reexamination of claims of Americans against Venezuela; discusses status of claims and instructs him to bring them again to attention of Venezuelan Government, and also to deliver copy of this instruction to minister for foreign affairs. Same subject. Incloses copy of note to minister for foreign affairs presenting the five cases in which American citizens claim redress and copy of reply from minister for foreign affairs stating that he can not fail to take the favorable action in each case that American Government expects. Same subject. Referring to instructions of Feb. 28, incloses copy of note from minister for foreign affairs transmitting memorandum discussing points raised by American Government in above instructions. Says Venezuelan Government is disposed to come to some amicable arrangement in regard to Critchfield case, and will consider proposition from United States and Venezuela Company for a new contract.

Same subject. Acknowledges his No. 188 of Apr. 28; expresses regret at position assumed by Venezue lan Government, and instructs him to reiterate views expressed in instruction of Feb. 23. Outlines brief reply to be made to each point raised by memorandum of Venezuela.

Same subject. Reports Venezuelan Government reiterates position stated in memorandum, and asks whether he shall present formal proposition for arbitration as per instructions in No. 90 of June

21.

Same subject. Refers to instruction No. 90 of June 21, and incloses copy of correspondence with foreign office in regard to the five cases.

Same subject. "Answering yours July 27, you will present formal proposal for arbitration, following instruction No. 90.

Same subject. Reports presentation of formal proposition for arbitration on June 13, and says Government of Venezuela adheres wholly to position as stated in memorandum of Apr. 23, and in note of July 24.

Same subject. Refers to his telegram of Aug. 22, and incloses copy of his note of Aug. 13 to minister for foreign affairs and copy of reply.

Same subject. Quotes language to be embodied in a note to the minister for foreign affairs when the Venezuelan Government pays the first installment due United States on awards of mixed commission of 1903.

Same subject. Reports Venezuelan Government considers money received by him as paid on account of all the awards of mixed commission of 1903, including award to Orinoco Steamship Co., and that it does not consider there is any question pending in regard to award to said company. Same subject. Refers to department's telegram of Sept. 14, and reports accepting 33,771.10 bolivars, first installment of money due on account of awards of mixed commission of 1903. Reports concerning strained situation and suggests that means of cable communication with Curacao be afforded him. Incloses correspondence with foreign office.

Same subject. Quotes language to be embodied in note to minister for foreign affairs acknowledging receipt of first payment on awards to American claimants.

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269

Mr. Russell to Mr. Root.

1908. Jan. 4

121

Mr. Root to Mr. Russell..... Jan. 21

Same to same (telegram).... Feb. 18

289 Mr. Russell to Mr. Root..... Feb. 29

335

Same to same (telegram).......do....

Mr. Root 10 (telegram).

Mr. Sleeper June 13

Mr. Sleeper to Mr. Root.... June 22

Same subject. Refers to telegram of Dec. 19, 1907,
and incloses copy of note of Dec. 30 to minister for
foreign affairs and his reply of Jan. 3 in regard to
the quotas collected and forwarded to Washington.
Same subject. Acknowledges his No. 269 of Jan 4
with inclosures, and instructs him in acknowledg-
ing receipt of all payments to say that American
Government adheres to its position as set forth in
his note of Dec. 30, 1907.

Same subject. Instructs him to ascertain whether
refusal of Venezuela to accept American proposal
of arbitration is designed to apply to each and every
one of the five claims, presented on Mar. 30 or
which, if any, she is willing to arbitrate.
Same subject. Incloses copy of note to minister for
foreign affairs of Feb. 22 and reply thereto of Feb.
29 reproposed arbitration of pending claims.
Same subject. Reports minister for foreign affairs
states Venezuela refrains from considering ques-
tion of arbitration because it has received no refu-
tation of arguments in notes of July 9 and Sept. 20.
Same subject. Instructs him to advise Government
of intention to close American legation and place
interests, property, etc., in hands of Brazil, and
also to apply for his passports and safe conduct,
leaving legation clerk Brewer to watch over arch-
ives and property.

Same subject. Acknowledges telegram of June 15
and incloses correspondence with minister for for-
eign affairs relative to discontinuance of diplo-
matic relations. Announces intended departure
for United States June 24 or 25.

Mr. Brewer to Mr. Root..... Aug. 5 Same subject. Acknowledges inclosures sent through

Brazilian ambassador at Washington and says
that in view of suspension of his consular functions
Brazilian chargé at Caracas will not hand over
monthly payments on accounts of awards of
mixed commission of 1903, nor furnish copies of
communications with foreign office. Asks for
specific instructions.

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GENTLEMEN: Section 2 of the act of March 2, 1907, and paragraph 144 of the Diplomatic Instructions and Consular Regulations, as amended by the Executive order of April 6, 1907, relative to expatriation and the protection of Americans abroad, are applicable to American citizens who reside in China.

Therefore, a person of Chinese birth and race who, through former acquisition of Hawaiian citizenship during Hawaiian independence, became a naturalized citizen of the United States on the annexation of Hawaii, and who returns to China and there resides for a period of two years, will be presumed to have ceased to be an American citizen; and any other naturalized citizen not being of Chinese birth and race who resides in China for five years will likewise be presumed to have ceased to be an American citizen.

The presumption may be overcome in either case by his presenting to a diplomatic or consular officer of the United States proof establishing the following facts:

(a) That his residence in China is solely or principally as a representative of American trade and commerce and that he intends eventually to return to the United States to reside; or

(b) That some unforeseen and controlling exigency beyond his power to foresee has prevented his carrying out a bona fide intention. of returning to the United States within the time limited by law and that it is his intention to return to reside permanently in the United States immediately upon the removal of the preventing cause; or

(c) That he is regularly employed in an enterprise having for its object the development or advancement of the people and in no wise inconsistent with American interests, and that he intends eventually to return to the United States to reside; or

(d) That he resides in China in the employ of the Chinese Government in a capacity not inconsistent with his American citizenship, and calculated to advance legitimate American interests, commercial or otherwise, and that he intends eventually to return to the United States to reside; or

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