532

Mr. Vignaud to Mr. Hay.... Aug. 26

664

Mr. Hay to Mr. Vignaud ... Sept. 6

Incloses

Anthony Pollok memorial prize."
note from French minister of foreign affairs,
stating that the idea will be facilitated.
American commercial rights in China. Incloses
instructions to ambassadors at London, Berlin,
and St. Petersburg in reference to desire of
United States that Great Britain, Germany,
and Russia make formal declaration of "open-
door" policy in territories held by them in
China.
Nov. 3 "Anthony Pollok memorial prize." Incloses
note from French minister of foreign affairs
stating that matter has been given the press,
and the French commissioner-general will
have an understanding with Mr. Peck in rela-
tion to.

558

Same to same

Mr. Hay to Mr. Porter (telegram).

Nov. 9
Nov. 21

Mr. Delcassé (French minister of foreign affairs) to Mr. Porter.

Dec. 16

Burial place of Paul Jones. Incloses official re-
port in relation to.

American commercial rights in China. "In-
formally submit to French Government form
of declaration outlined in inclosures with in-
struction No. 664, of Sept. 6, and ask whether
France will join."

Same subject. France is ready to apply in terri-
tories leased by it equal treatment to citizens
and subjects of all nations.

Mr. Hay to Mr. Porter...... Mar. 20 Same subject. Incloses for delivery to minister

for foreign affairs replies of interested powers
to the United States proposition for an "open-
door" policy, with instructions to inform him
that France's assent is considered as final and
definitive, and to express the President's sin-
cere gratification.

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128

128

142

Hawaiian consuls. Desirable for existing foreign
consuls in Hawaiian Islands to receive new
commissions from their governments, etc.
Passport of Oscar von Wolff. Service as a sea-
man or in the naval service of the United States
does not in itself confer citizenship.
"Most-favored-nation" clause, discussion of,
with Germany. Reports attitude of German
Government.
American life insurance companies in Prussia.
Prussian Government will send commission to
New York to investigate companies' methods.
Same subject. Memorandum relative to Ger-
man Government commission sent to New
York.

Same subject. Thanks for information con-
tained in above memorandum.
"Most-favored-nation" clause, discussion of,
with Germany. Points out peculiarity of
treaty with Switzerland as compared with that
with Prussia.
Protection of Germans in Philippines. Requests
that United States forces will undertake.
Same subject. The President has instructed
commanders of United States forces to assume.

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297

286

287

287

298

302

302

814

Consular immunities. Summons issued to Con-
sul-General Gue ather, at Frankfort-on-the-
Main. Incloses correspondence and directs
him to bring views of United States to atten-
tion of German Government.

Toys from Germany. Asks if restrictions adopted
by Germany relative to use of paint on toys are
considered sufficient by United States Govern-
ment,
clause, discussion of,
with Germany. Reports interview with min-
ister of foreign affairs.

"Most-favored-nation"

Mr. Hay to Mr. White...... Mar. 25 Consular immunities. Summons issued to Consul

General Guenther, at Frankfort-on-the-Main.
Incloses correspondence in regard to the ter-
mination of the incident.
"Most-favored-nation" clause, discussion of,
with Germany. States Germany's grievances
against United States in matter of.
Landing of German cable in United States. In-
closes petition of German-Atlantic Telegraph
Company.

Military-service cases. Reports on various
"Most-favored-nation" clause, discussion of,
with Germany. Conventional notification to
arrest operation of treaty with Switzerland
has been given.

Same subject. Criticises Germany's interpreta-
tion of.

Landing of German cable in United States.
Upon acceptance of conditions in inclosed
memorandum, the President will consent to.
American life insurance companies in Prussia.
Reports in regard to German commission to
be sent to New York.
"Most-favored-nation" clause, discussion of,
with Germany. Has notified German foreign
office of arrest of United States treaty with
Switzerland.

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301

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260

Mr. Hay to Mr. von Holle

May 16

ben.

Toys from Germany. Information has been re-
quested of Secretary of Agriculture.
Same subject. Gives reply of Secretary of Agri-
culture to inquiries in German note of March 10.
Diplomatic immunities. Reports case involving
German views of extraterritoriality.
American life insurance companies in Prussia.
Incloses note to German foreign office in regard
to readmission of.

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