Mr. Yung Kwai to Mr. Aug. 29 Visit of the Chinese cruiser Hai Chi. Advises that
Knox.
the vessel will arrive at New York about Sept. 10
next.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Yung Sept. 2
Kwai.

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Yung
Kwai (telegram).

Rear Admiral Ching to Mr.

Sept. 12
Sept. 24

Knox.

Mr. Wilson to Rear Admiral Ching.

Sept. 28

342

Mr. Williams to Mr. Knox.

Sept. 29

346

The Netherlands Minister Sept. 30
for Foreign Affairs to Mr.
Hibben.

Same subject. The proper American authorities
have been advised of the expected arrival of the
Hai Chị.

Same subject. The President desires to receive
Admiral Ching at 2.30 Thursday afternoon.
Same subject. Expresses appreciation for courtesies
extended to him.

Same subject. Acknowledges with satisfaction re-
ceipt of his letter of the 24th instant.
Same subject. Incloses note from the Prince of
Ch'ing conveying thanks of his Government for re-
ception accorded the Chinese cruiser Hai Chi.
International opium conference. All the interested
Governments having accepted the British pro-
posals the conference will meet on the 1st of De-
cember next.

Mr. Williams to Mr. Knox. Oct. 10 Right of foreigners to own land in Tientsin outsideof

184 Mr. Knox to Mr. Heintzle- Oct. 18 man.

192

foreign concessions. Incloses his instruction to the
American consul general at Tientsin advising
him that foreigners can lease land in the immediate
vicinity of Tientsin provided the Chinese local
authorities permit the same and register the deeds.
Requests views of the department.
Naturalization of Chinese by other Governments.
Department approves his suggestions contained in
his dispatch No. 271, of June 30, 1911.

Mr. Knox to Mr. Calhoun.. Nov. 17 Right of foreigners to own land in Tientsin outside of

bounds of foreign concessions. Where the acqui-
sition of such lands is a matter of permission and
usage the deeds presented by American citizens
may be registered in American consulates.

COLOMBIA.

64

56

79

66

Rebuilding of the Central American Court of Justice
destroyed by earthquake, May, 1910. States that
he will not be a party to the erection of a tempo-
rary structure. The money appropriated must be
used for the erection of a permanent structure.
Same subject. The magistrate of Costa Rica on the
Central American Court of Justice is of the opinion
that the arrangement for the location and con-
struction of the next building should be made at
Washington.

Same subject. States that he is willing to propose a
modification of the treaty to rebuild the Court in
another place in Costa Rica instead of at Cartago.
Same subject. Informs him of the conditions im-
posed by Mr. Carnegie for the rebuilding of the
Court.

Same subject. States that he is ready to appropriate
$100,000 for the rebuilding of the Court whenever
the States concerned agree upon location and pro-
vide a site.

Transfer of the seat of the Central American Court of
Justice from Cartago to San Jose, Costa Rica. Text
of convention relating to.

Rebuilding of the Central American Court of Justice.
Incloses letter from Mr. Carnegie authorizing him
to draw on him for amount appropriated.

Page.

CUBA.

1910.

114 Mr. Wilson to Mr. Jackson.. Aug. 18

309 Mr. Jackson to Mr. Knox... Aug. 27

426 Same to same..

502 Same to same.

Oct. 31

Dec. 11

1911.

7

Enlargement of the U. S. Naval Station at Guanta-
namo. Instructs to resume negotiations. If re-
linquishment of the Bahia Honda lease will tend
to overcome the reluctance of the Cuban Govern-
ment this phase of the situation should be brought
to the attention of the Foreign Office.
Same subject. Unless otherwise instructed he will
wait until after the election before bringing the
matter to the attention of the Foreign Office.
Same subject. Reports that he has been requested
by the Secretary of the Navy not to take up this
matter with the Cuban Foreign Office until he has
made an inspection of the Naval Station.
Same subject. Reports that he has not taken up
with the Cuban Government the question of en-
largement of the Guantanamo Naval Station.

Enlargement of the U. S. Naval Station at Guanta-
namo. Incloses a letter from the Navy Depart-
ment, stating that the unqualified renunciation of
the Bahia Honda lease is considered inexpedient.
5 Proposal of France, Germany, and Great Britain
to arbitrate insurrectionary claims. Joint rep-
resentations were made by these powers and the
Cuban Government desires to know whether the
Government of the United States considers that
any liability exists.
Adherence of Cuba to the Brussels sugar convention.
Incloses a note from the Foreign Office requesting
an opinion whether a reduction of certain rates in
the Cuban tariff on sugar would affect the com-
mercial relations regulated by the reciprocity
treaty between Cuba and the United States.
Same subject. The Cuban Minister for Foreign
Affairs is anxious to receive an answer to his re-
quest transmitted to Department in Legation's
dispatch No. 550, of Jan. 6, 1911.

6

Feb. 14

Jan. 14 Enlargement of the U. S. Naval Station at Guanta-
namo. Reports that the Cuban Government is
ready to enter into negotiations on the basis that
the United States relinquish the Bahia Honda
lease.

Claim for the cost of intervention in Cuba, 1906 to
1909. The Cuban Secretary of State states that
newspapers speak of such claims, which has caused
uneasiness. Desires an authoritative statement
of the nonexistence of such claims.

112

113

114

114

114

126

101

102

115

132

594

Same to same..

623

1911. Jan. 24

Mr. Knox to Mr. Jackson... Jan. 25

Mr. Dickinson to Mr. Knox. Jan. 25

Mr. Wilson to Mr. Jackson.. Feb. 11

Enlargement of the United States Naval Station at
Guantanamo. Has taken the matter up officially
with the Cuban Secretary of State.
Same subject. Incloses a letter from the Secretary
of the Navy transmitting map of Guantanamo
Naval Station showing the proposed extension.
Claim for the cost of intervention in Cuba, 1906 to
1999. The statement referred to in the newspapers
was made by the Secretary of War before a con-
gressional committee and was an expression of his
personal views.

Same subject. The papers in this case have been
submitted to the President. Upon receipt of his
reply further instructions will be sent.

Mr. Jackson to Mr. Knox......do..... Same subject. Incloses note from the Cuban Secre

Feb. 17

644 Same to same..

Feb. 22

Feb. 23

Mr. Meyer to Mr. Knox..... Feb. 28

Mr. Knox to Mr. Jackson, Mar. (telegram).

4

Mr. Jackson to Mr. Knox (telegram).

Mar.

5

Same to same (telegram)... Mar. 11
Mr. Winthrop to Mr. Knox. Mar. 14

tary of State calling attention to the statement of
Secretary of War as reported in the press.
Enlargement of the U. S. Naval Station at Guanta-
namo. The Cuban Government desires conces-
sions in regard to the question of jurisdiction of the
entrance of the Bay of Guantanamo.
Sovereignty of the Isle of Pines. The Cuban Gov-
ernment would be pleased if the American Congress
would, by means of a resolution, define the sover-
eignty of the island.

Proposal to amend the reciprocity treaty between
Cuba and the United States. Reports that a bill
has been introduced in the Cuban Congress having
in view amplification of the existing treaty.
Enlargement of the U. S. Naval Station at Guanta-
namo. The whole question will remain in abey-
ance for the present.

Cuban proposal to adhere to the Brussels Sugar Con-
vention. The Cuban Congress passed the bill to
amend the Cuban tariff on sugar.
Enlargement of the U. S. Naval Station at Guanta-
namo. Expresses opinion that the military neces-
sities render it inadvisable to surrender any of our
jurisdiction over the shores and waters of the Bay
of Guantanamo.

Cuban proposal to adhere to the Brussels Sugar Con-
vention. The Government of the United States
will insist that the reciprocity reduction in favor of
United States sugar shall remain preferential.
Same subject. Asks whether the Department has
considered that although the new Cuban sugar
tariff rates make the preferential infinitesimal,
Cuban refinement is practically enough to supply
the domestic market.

Same subject. Requests reply to his telegram of the
5th instant.

Enlargement of the U. S. Naval Station at Guanta-
namo. The Navy Department has no further con-
cession to offer in return for the proposed extension.
Mar. 15 Cuban proposal to adhere to the Brussels Sugar Con-
vention. Instructs to carry out Department's
instructions of Mar. 4, 1911.

Same subject. Reports that he has carried out
Department's instruction of the 4th instant.

Same subject. Recites the difficulties the Cuban
Government finds in this matter and asks whether
we will consent toa revision of the reciprocity treaty.
Proposal to amend the reciprocity treaty between
Cuba and the United States. Should circum-
stances favor amplification of the treaty this Gov-
ernment would have to ask for material increases in
the preferences and this country would be entitled
to respective reductions of such rates as may here-
after be provided by the Cuban tariff.
Enlargement of the U. S. Naval Station at Guanta-
namo. To enable him to reply fully to Mr. San-
guily's note requests reply to all the points con-
tained in that note.

116

117

133

133

134

117

135

94

119

102

119

103

103

103

120

103

104

104

94

120

Apr. 12 Sovereignty of the Isle of Pines. The attitude of this
Government with regard to the sovereignty over
the Isle of Pines has been made clear in the treaty
of Mar. 2, 1904, which has not yet been acted upon
by the Senate.

743 Mr. Jackson to Mr. Knox... Apr. 13

748 Same to same..

Apr. 14

758 Same to same..

Apr. 17

759 Same to same..

Cuban proposal to adhere to the Brussels Sugar Con-
vention. The Cuban Government is pleased at
the stand taken by our Government and the Secre-
tary of State says that Cuba always will maintain
preferential treatment of American products.
Proposal, to amend the reciprocity treaty between
Cuba and the United States. Reports the reintro-
duction of a bill in the Chamber of Representatives
for this purpose.
Enlargement of the U. S. Naval Station at Guanta-
namo. Incloses copy of his note to the Cuban Sec-
retary of State informing him that the Government
of the United States deems it inadvisable to sur-
render any of its jurisdiction over Guantanamo
Bay.

Claim for the cost of intervention in Cuba. Incloses
his note to the Cuban Secretary of State informing
him of the attitude of the United States.
Sovereignty over the Isle of Pines. Incloses copy of
his note to the Cuban Secretary of State advising
him of the attitude of the United States.
...do..... Claim for the cost of intervention in Cuba. Reports
that the Cuban Secretary of State recognizes the
advisability ofletting the matter rest where it now

884 Mr. Jackson to Mr. Knox... June

1

Mr. Knox to Mr. Jackson June 8 (telegram).

is.

Enlargement of the U. S. Naval Station at Guanta-
namo. Incloses draft of an agreement just received
from the Cuban Secretary of State.
Proposal of France, Germany, and Great Britain
to arbitrate certain insurrectionary claims against
Cuba. Quotes an aide mémoire given to the repre-
sentatives of these powers, stating that the Gov-
ernment of the United States would, while agree-
ing in principle to such arbitration.deprecate any
undue pressure upon the Government of Cuba, es-
pecially at this time.

917 Mr. Jackson to Mr. Knox... June 9 Proposal to amend the reciprocity treaty between

Same to same (telegram)... June 16

931 Same to same.

Cuba and the United States. Reports that the
Cuban Congressional Committee has reported to
the House, recommending that the Executive be
authorized to request the United States Govern-
ment to amplify the existing treaty.
Proposal of France, Germany, and Great Britain to
arbitrate certain insurrectionary claims against
Cuba. Asks whether President Taft will act as
arbitrator.

...do..... Same subject. The Cuban Government would not
be inclined to submit this matter to The Hague
Court.
Enlargement of the U. S. Naval Station at Guanta-
namo. Returns with approval the draft of the
agreement submitted to him.

Mr. Winthrop to Mr. Knox. June 21

965 Mr. Jackson to Mr. Knox... July 1

President Gómez to Presi- July 6 dent Taft.

355 Mr. Knox to Mr. Jackson......do.....

Proposal by France, Germany, and Great Britain to
arbitrate certain insurrectionary claims against
Cuba. These Governments have now formally
proposed that these claims be submitted to arbi-
tration.

Same subject. The Cuban Government proposed
yesterday that the question be submitted to Pres-
ident Taft.

136

Same subject. Thanks President Taft for consent-
ing to act as arbitrator.

128

123

Enlargement of the U. S. Naval Station at Guanta-
namo. Instructs to proceed to conclude the lease
agreement with the Cuban Government.

986 Mr. Jackson to Mr. Knox... July 8 Proposal to amend the reciprocity treaty between

1054 Mr. Jackson to Mr. Knox... Aug. 10

Subject.

Same subject. The representatives of the three
Powers advised the Cuban Secretary of State that
they would soon make a proposition as to the char-
acter of the arbitration "commission" and the
questions which should be considered by it. Cuba
is not willing to submit her case to any tribunal in
which European might prevail over American
views.

380 Mr. Knox to Mr. Jackson.....do.... Same subject. As there are claims of American

1072 Mr. Jackson to Mr. Knox.. Aug. 16

citizens of exactly the same nature President Taft
has declined to act as arbitrator. Makes sugges-
tions as to the formation of a national commission.
Same subject. Reports that the Cuban Secretary of
State is not inclined to submit this question to any
commission and maintains that Cuba has no liabil
ity in the matter at all.

Oct. 7 Proposal to amend the reciprocity treaty between
Cuba and the United States. The Cámara de
Comercio, Industria y Navegacion de la Isla de
Cuba urges that the treaty be amended so that it
will have force for five-year periods instead of one-
year periods as now.

1134

Same to same..

Oct. 18

1150

Mr. Adee to Mr. Jackson Oct. 25
(telegram).

Same subject. The Cuban Secretary of State desires
to obtain the views of the United States Govern-
ment in regard to prolonging the treaty for five-
year periods, and incidentally with, if possible,
additional advantages for Cuban sugar.

Same subject. This matter will be brought to the
attention of the President upon his return to
Washington.

Mr. Jackson to Mr. Knox.....do.... Same subject. Incloses copy of a note from the

1155

Same to same..

Oct. 27

1156

Same to same..

1182

Cuban Secretary of State, requesting the views of
this Government about the extension of the treaty
for a five-year period with greater advantages for
some American products and Cuban sugars and
tobacco.

Same subject. The Cuban Secretary of State has
been informed that this matter will be submitted to
President Taft upon his return to Washington.
...do.... Enlargement of the U. S. Naval Station at Guantan-
amo. The Cuban Secretary of State has informed
me that the survey has been finished and the en-
gineer is expected to make his report in a few days.

Mr. Knox to Mr. Gibson... Nov. 2 Proposal to amend the reciprocity treaty between

Mr. Gibson to Mr. Knox.... Nov. 9

1190

Same to same.

411

Cuba and the United States. The President is
willing to enter into negotiations with the Cuban
Government for a new treaty which will take into
account the conditions that have developed since
the original treaty was ratified.
Arbitration of certain insurrectionary claims against
Cuba. The representatives of France, Germany
and Great Britain presented a joint note to the
Cuban Government requesting proposals from that
Government in regard to an arbitral commission or
tribunal.

Nov. 13 Proposal to amend the reciprocity treaty between
Cuba and the United States. Reports that he has
informed the Cuban Secretary of State as instructed
in Department's Nov. 2, 1911.

Mr. Knox to Mr. Gibson... Nov. 24 Enlargement of the U. S. Naval Station at Guan

tanamo. Incloses a letter from the Secretary of the
Navy proposing certain modifications of the draft
agreement.

Same subject. The Cuban Secretary of State has
been informed of the contents of Department's in-
struction No. 411 of the 24th ultimo.

9 Proposal to amend the reciprocity treaty between
Cuba and the United States. Instructs to inquire
when a reply to Department's proposal of Nov.
2, 1911, may be expected.
Arbitration of certain insurrectionary claims against
Cuba. He is informed that President Gómez in-
tends to appoint a commission to study the ques-
tion and to make recommendations as to the course
to be taken.
Ehlargement of the U. S. Naval Station at Guan-
tanamo. The President of Cuba hopes to be able
to lay the matter before the Senate when it recon-
venes on January 8, 1912.
Proposal to amend the reciprocity treaty between
Cuba and the United States. The Cuban Govern-
ment expects to be ready to begin negotiations for a
new treaty in January, 1912.