213 Same to same.

214 Same to same.

1906. June 21

Subject.

The Mount Vesuvius eruption. Incloses receipt
for $1,151 contributed by the American Red Cross.

...do.... Same subject. Reports sending of drafts for
$1,427.20 and $2,252.60, respectively, to the
Italian Red Cross from the American Red Cross
as directed in department's telegrams.

1163 Mr. Montagna to Mr. Root.. June 26 Harsh treatment of Italian laborers. Refers to his

219 Mr. White to Mr. Root...... June 27

378 Mr. Root to Mr. Montagna.. June 30

Mr. Montagna to Mr. Root.. July 5

106 Mr. Adee to Mr. White....

note of June 20, calls attention to further instances
of ill treatment, and reiterates request made in
former note.

The Mount Vesuvius eruption. Transmits copy of
letter from Italian Red Cross expressing thanks
for remittance of $1,151 from the American Red
Cross.

Harsh treatment of Italian laborers. Informs him
that his notes have been sent to the Attorney-
General for his information and to the governors
of Virginia and North Carolina for such action as
in their opinion the facts seem to require.
Same subject. Incloses report of the New York
City commissioner of licenses referring to the ill
treatment of Italian laborers in North Carolina
and asks that pending the result of promised in-
vestigation Italian laborers in construction camps
be permitted to collect wages due them and leave.
July 7 Counterfeiting the American consular seal. States
that the counterfeiting of a foreign consular seal
as such is not a crime punishable under the stat-
utes of the United States. Suggests agreement,
by exchange of notes, if Italian law does not cover
the offense, to use all proper efforts to secure legis-
lation covering the subject. Incloses memoran-
dum by the solicitor.

228 Mr. Hitt to Mr. Root...... July 10 109 Mr. Bacon to Mr. White..... July 11

The Mount Vesuvius eruption. Transmits receipt
for money referred to in No. 219.
International institute of agriculture. Incloses in-
strument of ratification, asks to be informed of the
date of deposit and of names of other governments
making the deposits, quotes from the deficiency
appropriation act of June 30, and states that Mr.
David Lubin has been selected to represent this
Government on the permanent committee.

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Montagna. July 14 Marriage of Italians to Americans in the United

States. Inquires as to validity in Italy of mar-
riages certified to by Italian consular officer, and
requests information as to a nobleman marrying
an American woman.

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114 Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hitt..... July 20 Operation of the law regarding inspection of meat

115 Mr. Bacon to Mr. White..... July 21

for exportation. Incloses copy of letter from the
Department of Agriculture for communication to
the Italian Government.
Degree conferred on the King of Italy by the Uni-
versity of Pennsylvania. Incloses diploma for de-
livery to the King.

1325 Mr. Montagna to Mr. Root.....do..... Harsh treatment of Italian laborers. States that the

Same to same..

trial of certain Italian laborers will take place at Marion, N. C., on the 23d instant, and requests, in view of the conditions existing in that district, that this Government cause the competent judicial authorities to make a careful examination of the facts and to proceed where necessary to a severe punishment of the crimes perpetrated. July 24 Marriage of Italians to Americans in the United States. States that marriage is valid in Italy if solemnized in accordance with the law of this country and that of Italy; that the certificate must be authenticated by an Italian consular officer and recorded in the home town of the husband; and that there is no distinction made on account of nobility.

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Mr. Adee to Mr. Montagna.. July 27

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Mr. Bacon to Mr. Montagna. July 30

Harsh treatment of Italian laborers. Complains of
obstacles placed in the way of the attorney em-
ployed by the embassy in the matter and asks
that the governor of North Carolina be requested
to issue orders for the prompt investigation of the
incidents complained of.

Same subject. Informs him that his notes of July 17
and 21 have been communicated to the Attorney-
General and to the governor of North Carolina.
Same subject. States that the governor of North
Carolina has been requested to extend courteous
consideration to the attorney employed by the
embassy.

Aug. 13 Operation of the law regarding inspection of meat
for exportation. Informs him of instructions sent
this day to Ambassador White.

.do....

Same subject. Incloses copy of letter from Depart-
ment of Agriculture in regard to the commence-
ment of meat inspection and the marking of meat
so inspected and directs him to make a formal no-
tification thereof.

Same subject. States that Italian consuls have
been instructed to discontinue the examination of
meat products and to confine themselves to
authenticating certificates issued by the Ameri-
can Department of Agriculture under the new act.
Degree conferred on the King of Italy by the Uni-
versity of Pennsylvania. States that at the
request of the King the diploma will be pre-
sented in November, upon the return of the
court to Rome.

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...do..... Operation of the law regarding inspection of meat
for exportation. Confirms and amplifies tele-
gram of the 13th.

247

Same to same.

Mr. Montagna to Mr. Adee
(telegram).

Aug. 24

Harsh treatment of Italian laborers. "It gives me
pleasure to inform you that a specified agreement
has been reached between this embassy and the
representatives of the Carolina company which
settles all the questions arising from the known
controversy in North Carolina. Accept my best
thanks for the kind interest you took in the
matter. High regards."

Same subject. Recites details of settlement of the
matter, which was effected with representatives
of the Carolina company outside of court, and
expresses thanks for active cooperation of the
departments of State and Justice.

Operation of the law regarding inspection of meat
for exportation. Incloses copy of note addressed
to the foreign office relative to the inauguration
of inspection of meat products.
Counterfeiting the American consular seal. Ap-
proves action reported in No. 106 and states that
the department will await the decision of the
Italian court of appeals before proceeding to an
exchange of notes on the subject.

Mr. Montagna to Mr. Root.. Sept. 13 Operation of the law regarding inspection of meat

Mr. Adee to Mr. Montagna.. Sept. 20

Mr. Hitt to Mr. Root (tele- Oct. 25
gram).

Mr. Montagna to Mr. Root.. Nov. 2

for exportation. States that hereafter the Amer-
ican certificate of microscopic inspection will be
required with all shipments of pork to Italy and
that other meats must continue to be accompanied
by the certificate required by the Italian order of
1898.

Same subject. Informs him that his note of the
13th instant has been transmitted to the Secre-
tary of Agriculture.
Same subject. Reports that the Genoa agent of
Swift & Co. complains that the customs au-
thorities still require certificates of microscopic
examination and gives information as to grounds
upon which requirement is based.

Same subject. Refers to his note of Sept. 13 and
asks to be put in a position to issue instructions
to the Italian consuls in the United States.

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410 Mr. Bacon to Mr. Montagna. Nov. 5

Same subject. Informs him that microscopic in-
spection has been abandoned by the Department
of Agriculture and in lieu thereof white certifi-
cates are issued under the act of June, 1906, which
is most rigid. Expresses hope that these certifi-
cates may be recognized and accepted by the
Italian Government.

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hitt (tele-...do..... Same subject. Instructs him to explain to the
gram).

2278 Mr. Mayor to Mr. Root...... Nov. 24

2317 Same to same...

Mr. Hitt to Mr. Root (tele- Dec. 1 gram).

Italian Government the situation as to Ameri-
can inspection certificates and to seek assurance
that the new certificates will be accepted.
Exclusion of olive oil. Refers to recent regulations
issued by this Government, incloses certificate
stating that all Tuscany sweet oil is known to
trade as Lucca oil and asks that the product
of S. Rae & Co. of Leghorn, labeled Lucca oil,
though it is neither made at nor exported from
Lucca, be admitted into this country as heretofore.
Nov. 26 Operation of the law regarding inspection of meat
for exportation. States that certificates of micro-
scopic inspection will not be required by the
Italian Government and that the Italian consuls
in the United States have been instructed to
comply with the decision.
Same subject. States that the Italian Government
will accept so-called white certificates and that it
withdraws requirement for certificate attesting
microscopic inspection of pork products. The
Italian consuls will be so notified by the Italian
ambassador at Washington.
Destruction of tobacco owned by Italian Govern-
ment. Cites instances, and requests for such
property the most constant protection and secur-
ity guaranteed by the treaties.
Same subject. Incloses extracts from the Western
Tobacco Journal showing there is no improve-
ment in the situation, and giving a list of factories
working under the Italian monopoly.
Same subject. Quotes from Article III of the
treaty of Feb. 26, 1871, and states that inasmuch
as native citizens seek and obtain redress for
their injuries or threatened injuries to property
by means of proceedings in courts of justice it
would appear that the Italian Government or
Italian subjects should in like manner seek re-
dress in courts of justice. Adds that a copy of his
note and the department's reply have, however,
been transmitted to the governors of Kentucky
and Tennessee.

2405 Mr. Mayor to Mr. Root......

Dec. 6

2513 Same to same..

Dec. 18

423 Mr. Root to Mr. Mayor...... Dec. 21

425 Same to same..

Dec. 27

Exclusion of olive oil. Incloses letter from the De-
partment of Agriculture setting forth that de-
partment's views in the matter and stating that
pending further inquiry no objection will be
made to Tuscan olive oil branded as Lucca oil.
Operation of the law regarding inspection of meat
for exportation. Informs the department of the
decision of the Italian Government relative to the
acceptance of inspection certificates and states
that the Italian consular officers will be notified.

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Copyright convention. Incloses correspondence,
directs him to study the matter, and states that
no reason is seen why a reciprocal declaration, in
the shape of a protocol, conforming to the laws of
the United States and substantially on the lines
of existing understandings, should not meet the
case. Requests full report.

Same subject. Makes full report called for in in-
struction No. 335.

Same subject. Incloses copy of note addressed to
the foreign office requesting that the Japanese
Government agree to make a convention secur-
ing to the United States and Japan national or
most-favored-nation treatment in copyrights.

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Feb. 16 Same subject. States that Japan is willing to
enter into a convention provided copyright does
not apply to translations or to books published
before the date of ratification of the convention.
Same subject. Instructs him to endeavor to have
certain provisions made in convention, but au-
thorizes him, should he fail, to agree to conven-
tion referred to in telegram of Feb. 16.
Same subject. Incloses draft submitted by the
minister for foreign affairs, and reports conver-
sations with Japanese officials.

Mr. Griscom to Mr. Hay (telegram).

Mr. Adee to Mr. Griscom (telegram).

267

Mr. Griscom to Mr. Hay.... May 27

333

340

Mr. Griscom to Mr. Root.... Nov. 10 Same subject. Reports signing of convention and

incloses copy of notes exchanged with the foreign
office relative to the meaning of the word "pub-
lished."

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root..... Nov. 22 American property in Port Arthur and Dalny.
Gives names of American owners of property left
at Port Arthur and Dalny and reports that he has
finally secured a promise that representatives of
parties interested will be allowed in about a fort-
night to visit both places and investigate.

1906. Jan. 2

Japanese administration of Korean affairs. Reports
in regard to the organization of the residency gen-
eral and residencies in Korea, and presents a brief
statement of the powers and duties of the incum-
bents.

Jan. 3 Chinese students in Japanese schools. Incloses copy
of regulations issued by the Japanese Government
for controlling schools open to the Chinese, which,
in view of the increasing number of students, the
Japanese Government felt called upon to issue.
Refers to certain provisions of the regulations
which caused disturbance among the students
until explained by the Japanese Government.
9 Mutual raising of the legations of the United States
and Japan to embassies. Reports that the ap-
pointment of Viscount Aoki as Japanese ambas-
sador to the United States was made Jan. 7
and gazetted this day. Gives record of new am-
bassador.

Jan.

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hioki.............. Jan. 10 Famine in Japan. Incloses letter from Department

of Agriculture, inclosing one from the Davenport
Democrat relative to raising a subscription, and
asks would such a subscription be accepted.

370 Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root..... Jan. 12 Treaty and additional agreement between China

372

Mr. Hioki to Mr. Bacon..... Jan. 16

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root..... Jan. 18

and Japan. Incloses translation of and summarizes the provisions of treaty. States that certain protocols have been signed, but are kept secret. Famine in Japan. States that outside contributions will be acceptable, but it is desired that the Japanese Government may have the disposal of it. American property in Port Arthur and Dalny. States that arrangements are being perfected to permit owners to visit both places and investigate, and that permission has been exceptionally granted to the agent of the American Trading Company to visit Port Arthur, but only as an ordinary traveler. Incloses memorandum relative to steps taken by the legation in the matter and note requesting permits for Messrs. Nielson, Friede, and Toritch, together with note from the foreign office announcing the early removal of restrictions. Jan. 19 Japanese administration of Korean affairs. Incloses note announcing the establishment of Japanese residencies in Korea and the closing of the legation and consulates on Feb. 1.

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Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root..... Feb.

1

Exchange of prisoners of war. Quotes telegram of
Jan. 30 from the American ambassador to Russia.
American property in Port Arthur and Dalny.
States that owners of property will be allowed to
to visit both places for the purpose of examining
and disposing of property. Incloses regulations
and copies of correspondence with the foreign of-
fice granting permits to Messrs. Nielson, Toritch,
and Dunn, of the American Trading Company,
and to Mr. Friede, in whose case some difficulty
was experienced because he could not furnish the
required list of property.

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hioki..... Feb. 3 Exchange of prisoners of war. Quotes telegram of

Feb. 2 from the American ambassador to Russia,
giving information concerning certain Japanese
prisoners.

...do.... Resumption of diplomatic relations between Japan
and Russia. Asks that the Russian Government
be requested to grant temporary recognition of
Mr. Motono as Japanese minister to Russia, pend-
ing the arrival of his credentials.
Same subject. Requests that the American ambas-
sador at St. Petersburg be instructed to turn the
Japanese legation over to Mr. Tano, the third sec-
retary.

Feb. 5

258 Mr. Root to Mr. Hioki...... Feb. 7

259

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Hioki. .... Feb. 8

Feb. 10

Feb. 15

Same subject. Informs him that instructions have
been issued to the American ambassador at St.
Petersburg as requested in his No. 12.
Same subject. Informs him that instructions have
been issued to the American ambassador at St.
Petersburg as requested in his No. 10.
Same subject. Refers to his No. 10 and states that
the American ambassador telegraphs that the
Russian Government will not fail to recognize Mr.
Motono upon his arrival at St. Petersburg and
that it is entirely disposed to facilitate him in the
exercise of his functions before the receipt of his
official letters of credence.

Feb. 13 Japanese administration of Korean affairs. Reports
speeches made by Marquis Ito, outlining Japan's
policy in Korea. Incloses newspaper articles.
Famine in Japan. Directs him to draw on the Sec-
retary of State for $10,000, and to pay the proceeds
to the minister for foreign affairs as having been
collected by the Red Cross, through the Christian
Herald, for the relief of famine sufferers. The hope
is expressed that it may be expended for food.
The open-door policy in Manchuria, establishment
of custom-houses and opening of ports to interna-
tional trade. Instructs him to inquire into al-
leged discrimination in favor of Japanese trade in
Manchuria. Refers to representations made by
American tobacco interests.

Mr. Root to Mr. Wilson (telegram).

Feb. 21

395

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Root..... Feb. 23

Mar. 2

Visit of Prince Arthur of Connaught to Japan. Re-
ports the, to deliver the Order of the Garter to the
Emperor, and also in regard to his visit to the
American legation on Washington's birthday.
Famine in Japan. Reports conversation with the
minister for foreign affairs, who expressed gratifi-
cation and appreciation of relief afforded. Makes
suggestion as to form to be taken in future contri-
butions.

Mar. 8 Japanese administration of Korean affairs. Directs
him to inquire if the Japanese Government would
acquiesce in the American representative at Seoul
being styled "agent and consul-general," thus
following a usual precedent in the case of pro-
tected countries and facilitating business relations
with the Japanese residents.

Mar. 13 Exchange of prisoners of war. Expresses thanks for
the services rendered by the American embassy
at St. Petersburg and by Consul Smith.
The open-door policy in Manchuria, establishment
of custom-houses and opening of ports to interna-
tional trade. Acknowledges telegram of Feb. 25,
and incloses copies of notes to foreign office, to
which no reply has been received. Gives his rea-
sons for policy of exclusion of foreigners.

Mr. Root to Mr. Wilson Mar. 22 Earthquake in Formosa. Directs him to express in
(telegram).

fitting terms the sorrow and sympathy of the
President and American people for the awful
calamity in Formosa.

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