Nov. 25

Mr. Hay to Mr. Pearson (telegram).

Mr. Pearson to Mr. Hay (telegram).

Nov. 28

Mr. Hay to Mr. Pearson (telegram).

Mr. Pearson to Mr. Hay

Dec. 12

(telegram).

Same subject. Reports that the Shah has ordered
the Crown Prince to arrest the murderers im-
mediately.

Same subject. Reports that the Crown Prince
sent a detachment of fifty mounted men to
arrest the murderers.

Same subject. The Crown Prince reports that
six of the accomplices, in trying to escape, were
killed.

Same subject. Reports that, according to reli-
able information the report of the 1st instant
is untrue, and that he has lodged indignant

remonstrance.

Same subject. If no satisfactory action is taken
before Congress meets the President will lay
the matter before that body.

Same subject. Reports prospect of a settlement,
and requests instructions concerning an in-
demnity.

...do... Same subject. Instructs him to demand an in-
demnity of $50,000.

Same subject. The Persian Government agrees
to pay the indemnity, but begs the President
to reduce the amount.

Same to same (telegram).. Dec. 28 Same subject. Reports the conditions of the

settlement as agreed to by the Persian Govern-
ment.

675

675

675

675

675

676

676

676

676

Arbitration of the boundary dispute between
Ecuador and Peru. Incloses protocol.
Boundary between Bolivia and Peru. Incloses
treaty relating to the demarcation of, and
treaty of arbitration respecting the limits of
the two countries.

Claim of W. R. Grace & Co. against Peru. In-
closes copy of a law making provisions for the
payment of.
Mar. 5 Marriages of foreigners in Peru. Incloses copy
of a decree requiring foreigners who desire to
marry in Peru to present certificates from their
legations in proof of their civil condition.
Visit of the United States Pacific Squadron to
Peru. Reports cordial reception of.
Marriages of foreigners in Peru. Incloses copy
of his note to the foreign office pointing out
the reasons why United States representatives
can not comply with the requirements of the
decree relating to.

Same subject. Approves his action ...
Same subject. Incloses copy of his instruction
to the American consul at Callao not to issue
certificates of celibacy.

680

687

692

689

Display of the Peruvian flag on anniversaries of
other nations and as a sign of condolence up-
on the death of chiefs of other States.
copy of a decree providing for.

697

Incloses

958

Same to same..

691

337

July 23 Marriages of foreigners in Peru. Incloses execu-
tive resolution suspending the decree inclosed
in his No. 879.

Mr. Adee to Mr. Dudley.... Aug. 3 Display of the Peruvian flag, etc. The tributes

Aug. 21

shown by this Government on occasion of the
death of the chief of a friendly State are within
the discretion of the Executive.
Arbitration of the boundary dispute between
Ecuador and Peru. Reports that an encounter
took place between Ecuadorean and Peruvian
troops.
Aug. 29 Display of the Peruvian flag, etc. The decree
inclosed in his No. 950 was nominally issued
upon the basis of reciprocity, but it is stated
that it is not the purpose of the Peruvian Gov-
ernment to inquire into the fact of reciprocity.
Arbitration of the boundary dispute between
Ecuador and Peru. Instructs him to inquire
into the facts of the encounter between Ecua-
dorean and Peruvian troops and to express the
desire of the President that peace may be pre-
served.

Sept. 17

698

682

698

683

683

699

709

722

723

723

723

724

725

725

726

726

727

92

Subject.

Protection of Japanese interests. Reports that
he is sending several destitute Japanese to
Berlin.

Page.

715

Mr. Loomis to Mr. McCor-
mick (telegram).
Same to same (telegram)... Mar. 24

Same subject. The Japanese Government de-
sires that its destitute subjects in Siberia be
notified that they may be assisted to Berlin if
they desire.

Same to same (telegram)... ..do... Same subject. The Japanese Government de

Same to same.

Mar. 28

sires the consent of the Russian Government
to send a neutral vessel to Saghalien Island to
take off the Japanese consular staff and 600
refugees.

Count Cassini to Mr. Hay.. Mar. 26 Neutrality of China. Gives information that
mines are being laid at the mouth of the Liao
Ho River.
Protection of American interests in Korea.
Warns all neutral powers of the danger in
which vessels calling at Korean ports may be
involved through the development of the war.
Mar. 30 Neutrality of China. Transmits rules for vessels
navigating waters in which military operations
are carried on.

Same to same..

Protection of Japanese interests. Incloses a note
from the Japanese minister at Washington in-
forming the Department that the Russian
Government has agreed to communicate infor-
mation concerning Japanese prisoners of war.
Arrest of American newspaper correspondents
by Russian authorities. Informs him of the
arrest of Messrs. Washburn and Little, and in-
structs him to ask for their release.
Protection of Japanese interests. Reports that
the foreign office is awaiting a reply from the
viceroy in regard to a neutral vessel to take off
Japanese subjects from Saghalien Island.
Same subject. Instructs him to use good offices
to effect the release of two Japanese servants
of Messrs. Washburn and Little, who were ar-
rested near Niuchwang.

715

715

715

725

727

726

716

777

717

717

Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay....do... Same subject. The request for the release of the

Japanese subjects on board the Hanyei Maru
has been referred to the viceroy.

Protection of Japanese interests. Reports that
permission has been granted for a neutral ves-
sel to take off Japanese subjects from Sagha-
lien Island.

Count Cassini to Mr. Hay.......do... Contraband of war. Gives information that cor

Mr. Hay to Count Cassini... Apr. 20

Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay Apr. 21 (telegram).

Mr. Hay to Mr. McCormick
(telegram).

Apr. 22

Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay. Apr. 30

respondents using wireless telegraph within
the zone of operations of the Russian fleet will
be considered as spies.

Same subject. Acknowledges above note, and
reserves all rights the United States may have
in international law in case of an arrest of an
American citizen or seizure of an American
vessel.
Protection of Japanese interests. The Japanese
consul at Korsakov has been informed that a
neutral vessel will take off Japanese subjects
at that place.

Same subject. The British steamer Ettrick Dale
will be dispatched to Korsakov.
Same subject. Incloses a note from the foreign
office declining to release the Japanese prison-
ers captured on the Hauyei Maru.

729

729

718

718

719

132

1904. Mr. Hay to Mr. McCormick. May 9

Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay....do... (telegram).

Mr. Hay to Mr. McCormick May 10 (telegram).

Same to same (telegram)... May 11

Same subject. Incloses copy of his note to the
Japanese minister at Washington relating to
the Japanese consular premises at Vladivostok
Passport application of Michael Silberkasten.
Asks whether Department issued a passport.
Same subject. No record of passport to Silber-

kasten.

Protection of Japanese interests. The Japanese
Government has no objection to the use of the
consular premises at Vladivostok for Red Cross

purposes.

Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay.....do... Neutrality of the United States in the war be

tween Russia and Japan. Incloses report of
the Russian minister to Korea taking excep
tions to the action of Captain Marshall, of the
U.S. S. Vicksburg, in the battle off Chemulpo.
Protection of Japanese interests. The viceroy
has been requested to communicate the names
of the Japanese prisoners taken on the Kinshu
Maru.

Contraband of war. Reports that raw cotton is
declared contraband.

720

778

778

720

780

721

729

May 27

Contraband of war. Gives the attitude of the
United States on the subject.

730

721

Protection of Japanese interests. The Japanese
Government requests permission to send a
neutral vessel to Caparison Djaore for Japanese
refugees.

Same subject. The viceroy declines to release
the crew of the captured Hagino Ura Maru.
Same subject. Reports that he has sent a list of
Japanese prisoners of war to the Japanese
minister at Berlin.

Discriminatory treatment of Jews (American
citizens) in Russia. Incloses a resolution
adopted by the House of Representatives re-
lating to the subject for transmission to the
Russian Government.

Protection of seals in the North Pacific Ocean.
Instructs him to ascertain whether the Russian
Government desires to have the operations of
the American patrol vessels extend to the
waters of the Commander Islands.
Protection of Japanese interests. Incloses a note
from the Japanese minister at Washington stat-
ing that it is not necessary to send a vessel to
Caparison Djaore, as the Japanese subjects
have been transferred to the interior.

Mr. Eddy to Mr. Hay (tele-....do... Protection of seals. Department's telegram of
gram).

the 18th instant has been communicated to the
foreign office.

Seizure of the steamship Arabia. Instructs him
to request release of vessel and cargo.
Seizure of the steamship Ardova. Instructs him
to advise the Russian Government that the
United States Government owns part of the
cargo of that vessel.

Seizure subject. Reports the release of the Ar-
dova.

Same subject. Incloses a communication from
the War Department relating to the cargo of
the Ardora,
Seizure and sinking of the Knight Commander.
Instructs him to inform the Russian Govern-
ment that the United States reserves all rights
of security, regular treatment, and reparation
for American cargo on the Knight Commander.
Protection of seals. Reports the acceptance by
the Russian Government of the proposal con-
cerning.

Seizure of the Arabia. Instructs him to ascertain
whether the Arabia has been taken to Vladi-
Vostok and whether a prize court has been es-
tablished there.

721

721

790

794

722

794

732

732

733

733

734

795

734

Aug. 2