LIST OF PAPERS Incoming papers are listed chronologically under date of receipt. Unless otherwise specified, the correspondence is from or to officials in the Department of State.] I. PRISONERS OF WAR-Continued No. Date From and to whom IX Prinz 6 Subject Sept. 18, From the Swiss Min- German request for Swiss in- ister spection of camps where offi- To the Swiss Min- No objection to Swiss inspec ister tion of war prison camps, as 11 To the Swiss Min- Limitation of privilege of pos- To the Chargé in To the Swiss Minis- tal correspondence of prison- From the Secretary Suggested commission to deal 11 12 Oct. 19, 12 From the Chargé in Suggestion that U.S. Ambassa- 13 877 Nov. 12, 1917 From the Chargé in Quotes Spanish note verbale 13 stating Germany refuses to 14 French Line is taking measures Spanish report on camp condi- To the Swiss Minis- Proposed reciprocity with Ger ter many regarding privilege of Instructions to secure informa- 14 15 15 17 German assent to transmission 17 18 3043 Jan. 8 To the Ambassador Free transmission in the United Jan. 15 To the Swiss Minis- No objection to transmission of limited sums of money to ene- From the Swiss Le- Swiss telegram reports German To the Ambassador From the Chargé in From the Minister From the Chargé in Feb. 12 From the Ambassa- From the Swiss Min- IX Prinz 6 Feb. 13 160 From the Chargé in statement that U.S. prisoners Instructions to request Spain Germany now concedes U.S. Suggested arrangement for fur- Approval of arrangement for case. Mar. 18 To the Swiss Minis- Privilege of conversing with German prisoners without witnesses is granted. Instructions to inquire what assistance Great Britain will accord U.S. citizens in British Army or Navy who may be captured by the enemy. 18 18 I. PRISONERS OF WAR-Continued No. Date From and to whom Subject German Army regulations for clothing of prisoners of war. Proposed purchase of food in America by Dutch-American committee in Amsterdam for supplying U.S. prisoners in Germany. Efforts of Dutch-American committee to feed U.S. prisoners in Germany should be discouraged. Complete arrangements already made. French regulations and proposals for facilitating free transit of prisoners' mail. France will accord to U.S. citizens in French Army, who may be captured, same assistance as to its own nationals. Quotes Italian note according to U.S. citizens in Italian Army, who may be captured, same assistance as to its own nationals. Concentration of U.S. prisoners of war at Tuchel and Brandenburg camps. Great Britain will accord to U.S. citizens in British Army, who may be captured, same treatment as to British subjects. Instructions for consuls to advise U.S. prisoners escaping ing from Germany to report to U.S. military attaché at London. Instructions to request Spanish Embassy, Berlin, to convey to Germany U.S. protest against despoiling U.S. prisoners of their property. Germany is disposed to enter into agreement with the United States regarding defense of prisoners of war under accusation. Swiss to charge half rates for transporting foodstuffs hitherto carried free for prisoners. Switzerland seeks consent of interested Governments to half-rate charge for transporting prisoners' supplies on Government railways. Joint representations to Swit zerland against charge for transporting prisoners' consignments prior to consent by interested Governments. I. PRISONERS OF WAR-Continued From and to whom From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) To the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) Aug. 12 To the Minister in Aug. 15 [Rec'd Aug. 18] From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) From the Minister in Switzerland From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) From the Minister in Switzerland (tel.) To the Minister in Switzerland Nov. 5 To the Minister in Subject Swiss Federal railways authorized by Federal Council to charge half rates on shipments in bulk, but not on gift packages. Charge of half rates by Switzerland for transport of consignments to prisoners considered reasonable. Instructions. Authorization to request Spanish Embassy, Berlin, to voice U.S. protest to Germany against detention of U.S. prisoners in reprisal camps. Removal of U.S. prisoners from Tuchel to Rastatt. Spanish Embassy, Berlin, requested to arrange for internment in interior. Encloses German note, July 24, protesting against U.S. practice of taking fingerprints, etc., of German pris oners. Reasons for transfer of U.S. prisoners to Rastatt. Germany rejects suggestion of protected camps for U.S. prisoners. Comments. U.S. practice of taking fingerprints, etc., of U.S. soldiers; same welcomed for U.S. prisoners in Germany. Instructions to request Spanish Embassy, Berlin, to voice U.S. protest to Germany against forcing U.S. prisoners to work in mines, etc. ARRANGEMENT FOR PAYMENT OF OFFICERS |