1906.

Mr. Root to Mr. Sands (tele- Jan. 27 gram).

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Mr. Root to Mr. Sands.

Rights of American citizens in disputed territory.
(See under Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Salvador,
same date.)

Feb. 26 Treaty right of the United States to maintain pub-
lic peace and order in Panama. Incloses copy of a
letter to the Secretary of War in regard to the
right of the United States provided for in the con-
stitution of Panama and stipulated in the treaty
of Nov. 18, 1903.

37 Mr. Root to Mr. Magoon.... Apr. 16 Rights of American citizens in disputed territory.

Confirms and explains telegram of Mar. 19 in re-
gard to the concessions of the American Banana
Company, by drawing the distinction between
the powers and duty of a de facto and de jure
government based on the assumption that in
spite of the Loubet award Panama has agreed to
leave to Costa Rica the jurisdiction of the dis-
puted territory until the signing of a final treaty.
This does not prejudge the rights of other Ameri-
can companies interested in these concessions.

Mr. Magoon to Mr. Guardia.. May 9 Treaty right of the United States to maintain pub

12 Mr. de Obaldia to Mr. Root. May 12

lic peace and order in Panama. Transmits copy of letter addressed to him by the Secretary of War. Same subject. Expresses thanks of his Government for the letters written by the Secretary of State to the Secretary of War.

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Visit of Secretary Root. Incloses letter of invita-
tion from the minister of foreign affairs.
Same subject. Accepts invitation transmitted in
note of the 4th instant.

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PERSIA.

Murder of Rev. Benjamin W. Labaree. Reports
that the Persian Government has ordered an expe-
dition 1,500 strong to recapture the Kurd accom-
plices. States that he has declined request of
missionaries to make terms with the tribe through
the British consul-general, independent of Per-
sian authorities. Believes that force is the only
effective measure and that the expedition will
have a good effect.

Same subject. Approves refusal to initiate direct
negotiations with Kurd accomplices.
Same subject. States that time agreed upon for the
capture and punishment of accomplices will ex-
pire Mar. 9; quotes part of the agreement; re-
views correspondence as to this particular point
and asks instruction as to whether the money in-
demnity shall be accepted in lieu of punishment,
and if not, what action shall be taken by the lega-
tion.
Same subject. Gives reasons for requesting an ex-
tension of at least ten months for the completion
of the investigation.

Same subject. Advises him of the Persian minis-
ter's request for extension of time and requests
views as to whether a popular uprising might not
defeat or indefinitely postpone the demanded just
settlement, besides endangering Americans and
other foreigners in Urumia district. Suggests
consultation with the British minister.
Same subject. States that the Shah, through the
Persian minister for foreign affairs, has given em-
phatic opinion that the accomplices shall be pun-
ished before next January. After full conference
with Mr. Pearson, the British minister with-
drew the British Consul-General from Urumia.
They do not understand any disorder, but believe
that the Kurds will not be recaptured except by
force.

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Same subject. Approves his note Oct. 4, refusing
money as substitute for punishment, and adds
that the lapse of fifteen months without effective
action has sorely tried the patience of the Govern-
ment of the United States, but for the sake of hu-
manity and to avert the apprehended revolt and
bloodshed a delay of ten months will be granted if
Persia will engage solemnly to fulfill her pledge
within that time. Directs him to make it clear
that no money payment will be admitted in lieu of
faithful performance of the clear duty of the Per-
sian Government.

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Same subject. Reports that he has complied with
telegraphic instructions of Feb. 17.

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Same to same.

Feb. 22

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Same to same.

Same to same (telegram)...

Feb. 23
Aug. 12

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Same to same.

Aug. 22

Same subject. Incloses note to foreign office, show-
ing manner and form in which telegraphic instruc-
tions of the 17th instant were carried out, together
with copies of the replies of the minister for foreign
affairs thereto.

Same subject. Gives a review of the case..
Political reforms in Persia. States that popular ag-
itation similar to that in Russia demanding consti-
tutional reform, but less violent, has triumphed
in Persia. Shah has yielded and conceded consti-
tutional forms of government, including national
legislative and elective assembly. The grand
vizier, uncle of the Shah, deposed. The Persian
minister for foreign affairs, a self-made liberal, was
appointed to succeed him and to execute reforms.
Same subject. Incloses Shah's decree conceding a
constitutional government to his subjects, and
comments thereon.

Murder of Rev. Benjamin W. Labaree. Reports
the rejection by the legation of the offer of the Per-
sian Government to pay $20,000 in gold in lieu of
recapture of Kurd murderers, and states that the
Persian minister at Washington will be directed
by his Government to make the offer directly to
the Secretary of State.

Mr. Root to Mr. Pearson.... Oct. 20 Same subject. Informs him that further discussion

of the case will take place with the Persian lega-
tion at Washington, and that the Persian Gov-
ernment may be informed that no money pay-
ment will be admitted in lieu of the faithful per-
formance of the clear duty to which the Persian
Government stands pledged.

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PERU.

Consular administration of estates in Peru. In-
closes copy of correspondence with the American
consul-general at Callao in regard to taking charge
of the estates of Americans who may die within
his jurisdiction and directs him to request the for-
eign office to cause each of the Peruvian local offi-
cials concerned to be instructed to notify the ap-
propriate consul of any death of an American that
may occur within his jurisdiction.

Commercial treaty between Peru and Bolivia. Re-
ports ratification while approving Congress on
Jan. 23.
Consular administration of estates in Peru. In-
closes copy of note directed to the minister for for-
eign affairs, in accordance with instruction No.
375.
Same subject. Incloses note from minister for for-
eign affairs setting forth that the Peruvian Gov-
ernment is without authority to concede the
privileges requested.
Visit of Secretary Root. Extends invitation.....
Same subject. Accepts invitation extended in
note of the 23d instant, and states that he expects
to reach Lima about the second or third week of
September.

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XXXIII

Mr. Dudley to Mr. Root..... July 29
1906.

Subject.

Boundary dispute between Peru and Colombia.
Transmits translation of modus vivendi signed
July 6, pending ratification of arbitration treaties
signed Sept. 12, 1905.

Annual message of the President of Peru. Incloses
translation of the salient parts of the message.
Encouragement of immigration. Incloses decree
providing for the payment of passage money un-
der certain conditions to immigrants.
Visit of Secretary Root. Sends greetings, and ex-
presses the peculiar gratification with which the
Peruvian Senate has received in its midst the
Secretary of State.

Same subject. "His excellency Mr. Root leaves
to-day, leaving with the Peruvian Government
and people a never-to-be-forgotten memory and a
feeling of sympathy that quickens the sentiments
of close friendship which unites Peru with the
United States of America."

Same subject. States that a pamphlet giving a
full account of the visit and texts of speeches is
being prepared by the Peruvian Government.
Incloses translation of speeches.

Same subject. "I am glad to receive your tele-
gram in regard to the good effect of Secretary
Root's visit, and trust that not only this pleasing
occasion, but all that concerns the intercourse of
the two countries, may tend to their mutual friend-
ship and esteem.'

PORTUGAL.

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Political conditions. Reports the sudden resigna-
tion of the Regenerador ministry and the forma-
tion of a new ministry. Incloses newspaper clip-
ping.
Same subject. Incloses translation of the King's
speech delivered at the opening of the Cortes.
Same subject. Reports that the Cortes was dis-
solved on June 5 and that general elections have
been called for Sept. 29. States that the new
ministry has promised free and fair elections.
Alien regulations in Portuguese colonies. Trans-
mits regulations governing the entry, residence,
etc., of foreigners in the colonial possessions in
Portugal, which were promulgated by decree of
July 4 last.

Political conditions. Reports the opening of the
Cortes on Sept. 29, and gives substance of the
King's speech.

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Same to same..

Jan.

5

Same subject. Following telegram, dated Jan. 3,
just received from consulate, Warsaw: "Work-
men's union ordered resumption work; factories
reopening; extreme socialists' influence weak-
ened; no great trouble anticipated."
Same subject. Reports in regard to the safety of
the works of the New York Air Brake Co. and the
conditions at St. Petersburg.

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.do....

Same to same (telegram).... Jan. 11

Mr. Bacon to Mr. Meyer..... Jan. 17

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Mr. Meyer to Mr. Root.

Same subject. Incloses copy of report from the
American consul at Moscow, giving detailed re-
port of disturbances from Dec. 20 to 31, inclusive.
Inauguration of the Parliament (Douma) of Russia.
"Official messenger announces, owing to the last
ukase increasing number of voters enormously,
will take not less than two months to revise and
publish voting lists. All possible efforts being
made by Government to hasten work. An-
nounces Douma probably convene not before end
of April."

American citizens resident in Russia. Refers to
the passport application of Mordiros Sevoian and
states that an attempt to procure a passport under
false pretenses is not by itself sufficient reason for
sequestrating a certificate of naturalization. Adds
that the paper should not be taken up unless there
is good reason to believe that it was improperly
issued, fraudulently obtained, or is in the unlaw-
ful possession of a person to whom it was not is-
sued.

Jan. 29 Strikes, riots, and political disturbances. Reports
the failure of the revolutionary movement and its
effect in retarding the inauguration of reforms,
and refers to the attitude of the various parties to-
ward the elections to the Douma.

Same to same (telegram).... Feb. 2 Exchange of prisoners of war. States that the re

port of the general staff is that the Japanese pris-
oners of war who were in the rear have been sent
forward for exchange to Gunjulin; on Dec. 22,
Russian style, there were 4 superior officers and
100 men, and on the 16th of December, Russian
style, 34 men. There are still about 40 more Jap-
anese prisoners in the hospitals or in the rear, who
will be brought, as soon as their health permits, to
Harbkra and from there sent in parties to the
south of Gunjulin.

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9

Same to same (telegram)..

Same subject. States that he has just been in-
formed by the minister for foreign affairs that
General Linevitch had notified Marshal Oyama,
by a direct official communication on the 15th
(28th) December, of the number and arrange-
ments of the mines placed in the waters of Sak-
jalin by the imperial fleet and in Korea.

.do.... Resumption of diplomatic relations between Russia
and Japan. States that the Government of Rus-
sia will certainly recognize Mr. Motona as Japanese
minister when he arrives at St. Petersburg, and
that it is willing to make it easy for him to exercise
his functions before his official letters of credence
arrive.

.do....

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Same to same.

445

Same to same.

Feb. 15

116 Mr. Bacon to Mr. Meyer

Feb. 17

Exchange of prisoners of war. Incloses copy of note
from foreign office.

American citizens resident in Russia. Transmits
passport application of one Von Mertzenfeld, a
naturalized citizen of the United States, who has
resided in Russia since 1856. Reviews case and
requests instructions.

Protection of the Nestorian Church in Persia.
States that the matter is one in which no Ameri-
can interest is involved, but would appear to be
one between Persia as protector of the church
and Russia as responsible for the various tres-
passes committed by Russians in the territory of
Persia.

Mr. Meyer to Mr. Root (tele- Feb. 27 Inauguration of the Parliament (Douma) of Russia.
gram).

Mar. 14

do...

Baron Rosen to Mr. Root... Mar. 16

467 Mr. Meyer to Mr. Root....

468 Same to same...

"Mr. Meyer states that it has been officially an-
nounced that the Douma will convene on the 10th
of May."
Same subject. Gives substance of an imperial mani-
festo, issued on Mar. 6, relative to the reorganiza-
tion of the Council of the Empire.
American citizens resident in Russia. Reports the
compilation of a tentative directory of Amer-
ican citizens in Russia, which shows that only a
small number are known to hold passports, while
the others are likely to be availing themselves of
expired passports. Suggests propriety of advis-
ing Russian authorities that such passports are
invalid.

Prohibition of firearms. Asks that steps be taken
to check the exportation of prohibited arms and
ammunition to Russia.

Mar. 17 Alleged violation of the Geneva and The Hague con-
ventions. Incloses reply of the Russian staff to
charges made by the Japanese and transmitted
with instructions Nos. 57 and 62.

Mar. 19 Inauguration of the Parliament (Douma) of Russia.
Gives detailed explanations concerning the ma-
chinery of elections to the Douma or National As-
sembly of Russia and incloses tables showing the
delegations from the several provinces and cities.
American citizens resident in Russia. Acknowl-
edges No. 445 and states that the passport re-
ferred to therein should not be granted and that
Von Mertzenfeld should be informed that his con-
tinued use of old passports is improper and that
they should be surrendered.

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17

Mr. Root to Baron Rosen......do..... Prohibition of firearms. Informs him that his note

has been communicated to the Secretary of the
Treasury and to the Secretary of Commerce and
Labor and that it will be published.
The Second Peace Conference. Refers to his note of
Oct. 5 last, and expresses desire to be furnished with
the names of the American countries that have re-
ceived and accepted invitations to the conference.
Same subject. Communicates information re-
quested in note of this date.
Geneva (Red Cross) Conference. Suggests that the
subjects be placed before the Second Peace Con-
ference; or, if the call has already been made, that
the conference meet not later than the second
half of May.

The Second Peace Conference. States that the
Russian and Dutch Governments propose to call
the conference during the first half of July. In-
closes tentative programme and requests views of
the United States.

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