Patents: Quotes approvingly from a letter ad-
dressed to the Department by Messrs. Rich
ards & Co., and directs him to impress upon the
German Government the desirability of mak
ing the requisite publication.
Same subject: Incloses note requesting the
requisite publication in the Imperial German
Gazette.
Same subject: The German Government con-
tends that the facts do not justify the insertion
in the Gazette of a notice recognizing that reci-
procity is granted by the United States, and
has instructed its minister at Washington as to
its views in the matter.
Same subject: Forwards further complaints from
interested parties, and instructs him to inform
the German Government that retaliatory legis
lation has already been considered and inay be
carried at the next session of Congress.
Same subject: The Department awaits a com-
munication from the German representative
at Washington before replying to dispatch No.
Same subject: The German Government prefers
to have the negotiations conducted in Washing.
ton.
Same subject: Incloses for his information the
note received from the German representative
setting forth the reasons advanced by the
German Government. Further action by Mr.
Phelps is thereby estopped, but unless an
agreement is concluded before the meeting of
Congress in December, the Government of the
United States will not submit to a denial of
its citizens' right.
Liquor and arms traffic with natives of the Pa-
cific islands: Explains the attitude of the
United States Government in regard to the
restrictions proposed by the British Govern-
ment; the proposal will be concurred in under
minor reservations.
Military service case of John Haberacker: The
said Haberacker deserted in March, 1891, and
the Bavarian Government, while maintaining
its position on the question. declines to further
discuss this particular case.
Mr. Lincoln to Mr. Blaine .. June 17 Copyright can be secured in Great Britain by first
Mr. Lincoln to Mr. Blaine
Mr. Blaine to Mr. Lincoln
Same subject: The British Government has been
advised that the proclamation of July 1 includes
British subjects.
Same subject: Refusal of Canada to grant pro-
tection to citizens of the United States, for rea-
sons stated in a letter submitted by Messrs.
Mun & Co., has been made the subject of a note
to the British legation, and should be brought
to the attention of the foreign office.
Same subject: The matter above referred to has
been brought to the attention of the minister of
foreign affairs, who promised to give it consid-
eration.
Death of the Duke of Clarence and Avondale:
Condolences of the President.
Mr. Lincoln to Mr. Blaine .. Jan. 15 Copyght: Refusal of Canada to grant protec
tion to citizens of the United States. The sec-
retary of state for the colonies has been re-
quested to obtain a report from the Canadian
government.
Same subject: Course of Mr. Lincoln approved.
Death of the Duke of Clarence. Condolences of
the President have been communicated to the
foreign office.
Feb. 2
Apr. 29 Passport application of Sigmund Ehrenbacher,
who was born in the United States, taken abroad
when a minor, and can not determine date of his
return to the United States.
Same subject: Note of acknowledgment trans
mitted.
Mr. Blaine to Mr. Lincoln... May 12
Mr. Foster to Mr. Lincoln... July 12
Same subject: The passport might be issued for |
two years, not to be renewed unless definite in-
tention to return is then established, if Mr.
Ehrenbacher, who is not residing in the country
of his paternal allegiance, can dispel or lessen
the impression that he has no present intention
to return.
May 20 Copyright: With reference to inquiries received
from Australia, declares that the proclamation
of July 1 applies to all British possessions, and
again refers to the refusal of Canada to grant
protection to citizens of the United States.
Liberia: Protectorate established by France over
part of her territory. Instructs him to make the
attitude of the United States in the question
known to the Government of Great Britain.
which has expressed a desire to be informed on
this point before taking action, and also to as-
certain whether an alleged understanding be.
tween France and Great Britain as to the divi-
sion of Liberia's inland territory.
Passport denied to Theodore Rosenberg, bearer of
one issued by the Department in 1890, but was
found to have been born abroad of a father
whose certificate of naturalization could not be
produced.
Mr. Lincoln to Mr. Foster... July 27
Liberia: Replying to Instructions No. 806, re-
ports an interview with the minister of Liberia,
who writes that a certain part of the inland ter-
ritory under the sway of a native king at war
with France would be annexed by France, with
the assent of Great Britain, in the event of his
being conquered.
Passport of Theodore Rosenberg: The records
show that he was born abroad prior to his
father's naturalization, which would not con-
fer citizenship unless he himself resided in the
United States during minority; but if he actu
ally intends to reside abroad, a passport should
be refused under any circumstances.
Liberia: A copy of dispatch No. 735 has been
sent to the minister of the United States at
Paris.
Mr. Foster to Mr. Lincoln .. Oct.
Chinese immigration via Canadian Pacific Rail-
road: Adverting to correspondence exchanged
with the British legation on the subject, directs
him to submit it to the foreign office and to in-
quire whether the declaration of the Canadian
government that it does not charge itself with
enforcing measures of restriction of other gov-
ernments is to be taken as a declination to con-
sider a treaty regulating the emigration of Chi-
nese over the frontier.
Mr. White to Mr. Foster... Oct. 19 Passport of Sigmund Ehrenbacher has been is
Mr. Foster to Mr. White.... Nov. 5
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sued on his assurance that he was to open an
office in New York.
Chinese immigration via Canadian Pacific Rail-
road: The matter has been submitted to the
foreign office which has taken it into considera-
tion.
Annexation of the Gilbert Islands by Great Brit-
ain: Adverting to the discourtesy shown to
the United States consular representative at
Butaritari, to the previous labors of Americans
in the island, and to the protection of the United
States solicited by the rulers, expresses the de-
sire that the rights of United States citizens
will be respected and the consular representa-
tive recognized.
Nov. 16 Copyright, refusal of, to United States citizens
in Canada: Reply of the foreign office assert-
ing that a work simultaneously produced in the
United States and Canada is entitled to copy-
right, and that remedy against refusal can be
had in London under the English copyright act.
Annexation of the Gilbert Islands by Great Brit-
ain: Note addressed to the foreign office in ac-
cordance with instructions No. 951.
Mr. Foster to Mr. White... Nov. 21 Pago Pago Harbor: Rights of the United States,
as established by the treaty of 1878 and affirmed
by subsequent treaties between Samoa and Ger-
many and Great Britain, are asserted, and, in
view of a British expedition to the island, de
clares that the establishing of a station at Pago
Pago would be regarded as an unfriendly act.
Annexation of the Gilbert Islands by Great Brit-
ain: The rights of United States citizens will
be respected, and the complaints as to Capt.
Davis's acts considered.
Pago Pago Harbor: Instructions No. 970 have
been communicated to the foreign office.
Annexation of the Gilbert Islands: Transmits the
complaint proffered by A. J. Kustel, of Butari-
tari, against Capt. Davis of arbitrary conduct
towards him.
Same subject: Orders have been issued to recog-
nize the United States consular agent.
Same subject: Incloses note from the minister for
foreign affairs as to the recognition of the United
States representative on the islands.
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE BRITISH LEGATION AT WASHINGTON.
Mr. Wharton to Sir Julian Oct. 10
Pauncefote.
Sir Julian Pauncefote to Oct. 12
Mr. Wharton.
Sir Julian Pauncefote to Nov. 25
Mr. Blaine.
Tolls on Canadian canals: Transmits a com-
plaint of the Lake Carriers' Association of Buf-
falo, as to discriminations against United States
citizens, in violation of the treaty of 1871, and
requests early consideration thereof.
Same subject: The matter will be brought to the
attention of the British Government.
Chinese crew of a British vessel; Upon informa-
tion received from Baltimore that they will be
liable to arrest on landing, claims that, in ac-
cordance with United States jurisdiction, they
are entitled to the privileges of British sailors.
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE BRITISH LEGATION AT WASHINGTON--Continued.
Nov. 25 Immigration act of 1891: Transmits a complaint
from Boston as to hardship imposed by its in-
terpretation there, and asks that passengers
who are not allowed to land be taken in charge
by the port authorities until the ship is ready
to proceed on her return voyage,
Chinese crew of a British vessel: The matter
has been referred to the Treasury Department.
Mr. Wharton to Sir Julian
Pauncefote.
Mr. Blaine to Sir Julian Nov. 30 Immigration act of 1891: The matter of the note
Pauncefote.
from the legation, of November 25, has been re-
ferred to the Treasury Department.
Dec. 19 Copyright: Refusal of, in Canada, to United
States citizens. Calls attention to the fact that,
despite the assurances on which the President's
proclamation was founded, the government of
Canada declines to grant to United States
citizens the privileges accorded to British sub-
jects under the international copyright act.
Documents inclosed.
Immigration (assisted) of John Gibbons and his
family who have been ordered to be returned:
Explains that Gibbons is an army pensioner
and can not be considered as a pauper, and asks
that the order be suspended.
Mr. Blaine to Sir Julian
Panncefote.
Sir Julian Pauncefote to
Mr. Blaine.
Same subject: Orders have been issued to detain
Gibbons for further investigation.
Same subject: Furnishes particulars as to the
circumstances of Gibbons and the mode of com-
muting pension under which he was advanced
the amount of his passage.
Death of the Duke of Clarence and Avondale
announced.
Jan. 14
Jan. 19 Immigration assisted of John Gibbons: Wishes
to be informed of the decision reached in the case.
Same subject: The order to have Gibbons and
his family returned to Great Britain has been
rescinded by the Treasury Department, which,
however, desires it to be understood that its
action shall not be taken as establishing a prece
dent in similar cases for the future.
Same subject: Thanks expressed for the above
decision.
Same subject: Expressions of sympathy
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Immigration act of 1891: Recalls the matter pre-
sented in his note of November 25.
Immigration, assisted, of John Gibbons: Incloses
statement from the War Office as to require-
ments to be met by commuted army pensioners
before they are allowed to emigrate.
Tolls on Canadian Canals: Facts and figures fur-
nished by the Lake Carriers' Association relat-
ing to discriminations against United States cit-
izeus.
Same subject: The above note has been trans-
mitted to the governor-general of Canada.
Immigration act of 1891: The Treasury Depart-
ment is having under consideration the subject
matter of the legation's note of November 25,
and submits a report of the United States immi-
gration Commissioner at Boston.
May 2 Immigration, assisted: With reference to the le-
gation's note of March 8, the Treasury Depart-
ment states that no discrimination will be made
against commuted pensioners as such, but that
the law will be applied to them when they come
within the purview of the act.
Wrecking privileges in conterminous waters: Re-
quests a copy of the act said to have been passed
by the Canadian Parliament.
June 1 Tolls on Canadian Canals: Announces the depar-
ture of Messrs. Bowell and Foster for Wash-
ington, with a view to discuss the question of
alleged discriminations against United States
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE BRITISH LEGATION AT WASHINGTON-Continued.
Memorandum of interview.. June 18
Mr. Herl.rt to Mr. Wharton.
Same subject: The reply of the Canadian Gov-
ernment has been received by the legation and
will be communicated upon receipt of instruc-
tions from the minister of foreign affairs. It
proposes the abolition of the rebates on con-
dition that the free and equal use of the Sault
Ste. Marie Canal will be maintained and article
30 of the treaty of Washington restored.
Same subject: The Canadian Government dis-
putes the facts and figures advanced by the
Lake Carriers' Association, and denies any dis-
crimination in violation of treaty as alleged,
and formally makes the proposition as indi-
cated in the above memorandum.
Memorandum by Mr. Adee. June 28 Same subject: Refutation of the Canadian Gov
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ernment's reply, inwhich the various discrimi-
nations complained of are pointed out, and dis-
cussion of the treaty of Washington as relating
to the proposed compromise.
Same subject: Acknowledges note of June 24.
Same subject: The papers relating to the subject
have been submitted to Congress by the Presi
Mr. Herbert to Mr. Foster .. July 4 Liquor and arms trade in the Pacific islands:
Mr. Adee to Mr. Herbert.... July 6
Mr. Foster to Mr. Herbert July 9
Submits the draft of an international agree
ment prohibiting the same.
July 5 Wrecking privileges in conterminous waters:
Incloses the act passed by the Canadian Par-
liament extending certain rights to United
States wreckers in Canadian waters.
Same subject: Incloses the act of Congress on
the same subject, and asks whether the Cana-
dian act includes the canals and waters therein
mentioned so far as they lie in Canadian territory.
Same subject: Repeats the request presented
above, and suggests that the proclamations of
the President and of the governer-general of
Canada be issued simultaneously at an early
date.
Tolls on Canadian canals: Incloses amended order
in council by which the word Canadian in the
clause extending rebates to shipments from
Lake Ontario ports is stricken out, explains
that it was originally inserted by error; in-
closes also the order of April, 1891, showing
that the clause in question did not appear for
the first time in the order of 1892, as stated in
the memorandum.
Mr. Herbert to Mr. Foster.. July 16
Mr. Foster to Mr. Herbert.. July 19
Mr. Herbert to Mr. Foster.. July 23
Memorandum of interview.. Aug. 1
Mr. Foster to Mr. Herbert.. Aug. 2
Same subject: The above note will be submitted
to the President.
Wrecking privileges in conterminous waters: The
Canadian Government holds that vessels and
goods salved by American vessels may be
taken through the Canadian canals, but that
salvage operations by such vessels can not be
authorized in those canals which are not waters
contiguous to the United States.
Same subject: As wrecks in the above-mentioned
canals are not likely to occur, it is hoped that !
the views of the Canadian Government will be
found satisfactory.
Tolls on Canadian canal: The proclamation of
the President establishing tolls on the Sault
Ste. Marie Canal should be issued without
delay unless assurance is received that the dis-
criminations will be promptly discontinued.
The British chargé requests and is granted a
delay of ten days.
Wrecking privileges in conterminous waters:
Contends that canals, whilst they may be wholly
within the territory of either country, are but
parts of the system of contiguous waterways,
and declares that the act of Congress can be
consummated by the President's proclamation
only upon the assurance that the privilege
shall apply to such canals.
Mr. Herbert to Mr. Foster.. Aug. 6 Same subject: A decision in the matter is neces
sarily delayed by the absence of members of
the Canadian cabinet.
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