Madagascar having become a colony of France, the treaties of 1867 and 1881 have become obsolete. I. TREATY OF COMMERCE AND NAVIGATION. Concluded February 14, 1867; proclaimed October 1, 1868. 15 Stat. at L., p. 491. U. S. Tr. and Con. 1889, p. 638. This treaty, consisting of seven articles, was superseded by the Treaty of 1881. (See U. S. Treaties in Force, 1899, p. 382.) II. TREATY OF FRIENDSHIP AND COMMERCE. Concluded May 13, 1881; proclaimed March 13, 1883. 22 Stat. at L., p. 952. U. S. Tr. and Con. 1889, p. 641. This treaty, consisting of twelve articles, became obsolete when the sovereignty of France was extended over Madagascar. (See U. S. Treaties in Force, 1899, p. 382.) MASKAT. MECKLENBURG-SCHWERIN. (See German Empire, North German Union and Prussia.) I. TREATY OF COMMERCE AND NAVIGATION. Concluded December 9, 1847; proclaimed August 2, 1848. 9 Stat. at L., Treaties p. 67; in German and English. U. S. Tr. and Con. 1889, p. 653. U. S. Treaties in Force, 1899, p. 383. The eleven articles are: I. Freedom of commerce. VI. Duties on imports and exports. II. Coasting trade. III. No preference to vessels im- VII. Most favored nation com Signed November 26, 1853; proclaimed January 6, 1854. 10 Stat at. L., Treaties p. 105. U. S. Tr. and Con. 1889, p. 658. The Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin acceded to the extradition treaty of 1852 between the United States and Prussia and other States of the German Confederation. Proclamation. The following proclamation concerns the relations of the United States with Mecklenburg-Schwerin: By President Jackson, under the act of Congress of May 24, 1828 (4 Stat. at L., p. 308), removing discriminating duties of tonnage and impost from vessels and merchandise of Mecklenburg-Schwerin; April 28, 1835. III Richardson's Messages, p. 146. MECKLENBURG-STRELITZ. (See German Empire, North German Union, and Prussia.) Declaration. DECLARATION OF ACCESSION. Signed December 2, 1853: proclaimed January 26, 1854. 10 Stat. at L., Treaties p. 104. U. S. Tr. and Con. 1889, p. 660. The Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz acceded to the extradition treaty of 1852 between the United States and Prussia and other States of the Germanic Confederation. MEXICO. Treaties and Conventions. I. TREATY OF LIMITS. Concluded January 12, 1828; proclaimed April 5, 1832. 8 Stat. at L., p. 372; in Spanish and English. U. S. Tr. and Con. 1889, p. 661. This treaty of three articles confirmed the boundaries set out in the treaty with Spain, 1819, and provided for a commission to run the line, which was never appointed. The accession of Texas and the war with the United States and Mexico rendered the treaty inoperative. (See U. S. Treaties in Force, 1899, p. 389.) II. TREATY OF LIMITS. Concluded April 5, 1831; proclaimed April 5, 1832. 8 Stat. at L., p. 376; in Spanish and English. U. S. Tr. and Con. 1889, p. 663. MEXICO. of the treaty of 1828, and expired with it. (See U. S. Treaties in Force, 1889, p. 389.) III. TREATY OF AMITY, COMMERCE AND NAVIGATION. Concluded April 5, 1831; proclaimed April 5, 1832. 8 Stat. at L., p. 410; in Spanish and English. U. S. Tr. and Con. 1889, p. 664. This treaty of thirty-four articles, and an additional article, was suspended during the war between the United States and Mexico, 1846–47, but was revived in general by the treaty of 1848, and finally denounced by Mexico November 30, 1881. (See U. S. Treaties in Force, 1899, p. 389.) IV. TREATY OF LIMITS. Concluded April 3, 1835; proclaimed April 21, 1836. 8 Stat. at L., p. 464; in Spanish and English. U. S. Tr. and Con. 1889, p. 675. This single article extended the time for the appointment of the commission to fix the boundary provided for in the treaty of 1828, but it was never appointed. (See U. S. Treaties in Force, 1899, p. 390.) V. CLAIMS CONVENTION. Concluded April 11, 1839; proclaimed April 8, 1840. 8 Stat. at L., p. 526; in Spanish and English. U. S. Tr. and Con. 1889, p. 676. By this treaty of fourteen articles a commission of four members and an umpire named by the King of Prussia was directed to be appointed to adjust the claims of United States citizens against Mexico. The commission held its first session in Washington, D. C., August 25, 1840, and terminated its duties February 25, 1842. (See U. S. Treaties in Force, 1899, p. 390.) For an account of the proceedings of this commission, see Moore's History of International Arbitration, Vol. II, p. 1209. VI. CLAIMS CONVENTION. Concluded January 30, 1843; proclaimed March 30, 1843. 8 Stat. at L., p. 578; in Spanish and English. U. S. Tr. and Con. 1889, p. 680. This treaty of seven articles provided for the payment of the awards rendered by the commission under the treaty of 1839. VII. TREATY OF PEACE, FRIENDSHIP, LIMITS, and SETTLEMENT. (TREATY OF GUADALUPE-HIDALGO.) Concluded February 2, 1848; proclaimed July 4, 1848. 9 Stat. at L., Treaties p. 108; in Spanish and English. U. S. Tr. and Con. 1889, p. 681. U. S. Treaties in Force, 1899, p. 391. The twenty-three articles are: I. Declaration of peace. II. Suspension of hostilities. III. Withdrawal of troops, etc. | IV. Restoration of territory; evacuation; prisoners. V. Boundary lines. VI. Navigation of Gulf MEXICO. of XVI. Fortifications. California and the lower VII. Navigation of Gila and VIII. Inhabitants of ceded ter- IX. Acquiring United States citizenship.* X. (Stricken out.)* XI. Protection against Indians. XII. Payment for ceded lands.* XIII. Payment of claims awarded against Mexico. XVII. Revival of former treaties. XVIII. Supplies for United States troops occupying Mexico. XIX. Imports during United XX. Duties on imports before restoration of Mexican customs authorities. XXI. Arbitration of future disagreements. XXII. Rules to be observed in case of war. XIV. Discharge of all prior XXIII. Ratification. claims. XV. Ascertainment of out standing claims. Protocol. VIII. TREATY OF BOUNDARY, CESSION OF TERRITORY, Transit of ISTHMUS OF TEHUANTEPEC, ETC. (GADSDEN TREATY.) Concluded December 30, 1853; proclaimed June 30, 1854. 10. Stat. at IV. Navigation of Gulf of Cali- VIII. Transit of Tehuantepec Isthfornia, Colorado and Bravo rivers. mus. IX. Ratification. IX. EXTRADITION TREATY. Concluded December 11, 1861; proclaimed June 20, 1862. 12 Stat. at L., p. 1199; in Spanish and English. U. S. Tr. and Con. 1889, p. 698. By notification from the Mexican Government this treaty was abrogated January 20, 1899. (See U. S. Treaties in Force, 1899, p. 407.) X. CLAIMS CONVENTION. Concluded July 4, 1868; proclaimed February 1, 1869. 15 Stat. at L., p. 679; in Spanish and English. U. S. Tr. and Con. 1889, p. 700. *For explanation of these articles see the protocol at the close of the MEXICO. Under this convention of seven articles a joint commission was appointed to consider mutual claims, consisting of one commissioner for each country, who together chose an umpire. The first meeting took place August 10, 1869, considered to have been held July 31, 1869. The final session was January 31, 1876. The awards rendered were: In favor of citizens of the United States, $4,125,622.20; and in favor of citizens of Mexico, $150,498.41. (See U. S. Treaties in Force, 1899, p. 408.) For an account of the proceedings of this commission, see Moore's History of International Arbitration, Vol. II, p. 1287. XI. NATURALIZATION CONVENTION. Concluded July 10, 1868; proclaimed February 1, 1869. 15 Stat. at L., p. 687; in Spanish and English. U. S. Tr. and Con. 1889, p. 704. This convention of six articles was terminated February 11, 1882, upon notification given by Mexico. (See U. S. Treaties in Force, 1899, p. 408.) XII. CLAIMS CONVENTION. Concluded April 19, 1871; proclaimed February 8, 1872. 17 Stat. at L., p. 861; in Spanish and English. U. S. Tr. and Con. 1889, p. 705. By this convention of two articles the duration of the claims commission organized under the Convention of 1868 was extended one year. XIII. CLAIMS CONVENTION. Concluded November 27, 1872; proclaimed July 24, 1873. 18 Stat. at L., Treaties p. 76; in Spanish and English. U. S. Tr. and Con. 1889, p. 706. The time for the completion of the labors of the claims commission under the convention of 1868 was further extended by this convention for another year. XIV. CLAIMS CONVENTION. Concluded November 20, 1874; proclaimed January 28, 1875. 18 Stat. at L., Treaties p. 149; in Spanish and English. U. S. Tr. and Con. 1889, p. 707. The claims commission under the convention of 1868 was still further extended by this convention for another year. XV. CLAIMS CONVENTION. Concluded April 29, 1876; proclaimed June 29, 1876. 19 Stat. at L., Treaties p. 86; in Spanish and English. U. S. Tr. and Con. 1889, p. 709. The functions of the umpire under the convention of 1868 were extended by this convention of three articles until November 20, 1876, and provision made for the payment of the awards. |