GERMANY OBJECTIONS BY THE UNITED STATES TO DISCRIMINATORY REGULATIONS ON EXPORTS FROM THE OCCUPIED REGION OF THE RUHR Date and number Subject Page 1923 Mar. 5 (85) Mar. 22 (2973) Apr. 11 (146) Apr. 16 (201) Apr. 19 (161) Apr. 24 (215) Apr. 28 (173) May 4 (232) To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Statement of opinion on principles governing situation in Ruhr, particularly in regard to U. S. commercial interests, stressing necessity for neutral attitude, but holding France to strict accountability for any abuses of power, particularly levying of duplicate export taxes and discriminatory acts against Americans. (Instructions to repeat to Embassies in Great Britain, Germany, Belgium, and Italy. Summary to be sent to U. S. consul at Cologne.) From the Ambassador in France Resolution of Interallied Rhineland High Commission, March 15 (text printed) providing new regulations for licensing exports from Rhineland and Ruhr. To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Objections to certification feature of new regulations for licensing shipments from Rhineland and Ruhr as being impracticable, causing long delay, and not within functions of U. S. diplomatic representative; suggestion for modification, permitting direct application for export license through buyer's representative, assisted by local U. S. consul. (Instructions to repeat, mutatis mutandis, to Belgium.) From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Refusal to sign formula certifying conditions of shipment required by Interallied Rhineland High Commission for obtaining licenses; French explanation that Ambassador's statement declaring exports have general interest for United States would be sufficient assurance of validity, leaving remainder of form to be filled out by U. S. purchaser. Request for instructions. To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Instructions to urge modification of regulations so as to permit U. S. buyers to make direct application for export licenses with aid of local U. S. consul. From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Justification by Foreign Office of procedure required for obtaining export licenses, citing acceptance by other nations and smooth operation; willingness to receive suggestions for better method. To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Note for Foreign Office (text printed) requesting that certification by U. S. consul at Coblenz be accepted for U. S. traders in Ruhr in lieu of diplomatic certification at Paris, to afford Americans equal opportunity for obtaining licenses with nationals represented by Rhineland High Commission, also at Coblenz. From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Suggestion that informal letter be issued by commercial attaché for presentation to Rhineland High Commission by U. S. buyers, expressing appreciation of any courtesies in issuing exportation permits to American purchasers, as means of relieving losses of U. S. buyers pending settlement of certification question. 194 198 200 201 202 202 203 204 GERMANY OBJECTIONS BY THE UNITED STATES TO DISCRIMINATORY REGULATIONS ON EXPORTS FROM THE OCCUPIED REGION OF THE RUHR-Continued Date and number Subject Page 1923 May 7 (237) May 8 (189) May 9 (45) From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Note from Foreign Office (text printed) explaining necessity for, and operation of, commercial regime in occupied territory; and justifying denial of certification privilege to U. S. consul at Coblenz, asserting that present procedure through Paris is rapid and equitable and to make concession would cause disorganization. To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Instructions to continue representations against discriminatory features of regulations; authorization to issue certificates temporarily in order to prevent serious losses. From the Chargé in Belgium (tel.) 204 206 207 Foreign Office note of May 8 stating that regulations cannot be changed and that foreigners are not thought to be in less favorable position for obtaining export licenses. May 11 (239) 207 May 14 (193) From the Ambassador in France (tel.) Indefinite extension of time for receiving applications from U. S. buyers; French acceptance of proposed temporary certification; details of procedure to be followed by U. S. buyers in making application to Rhineland High Commission at Coblenz for export licenses. To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Department's statement outlining for U. S. buyers procedure in making application for export licenses (text printed), sent to Ambassador before release to press. (Instructions to inform Embassies at Brussels and Berlin and U. S. consul at Coblenz of details.) 208 CONSIDERATION OF THE DISPOSAL TO BE MADE OF THE TANK SHIPS OF THE DEUTSCH-AMERIKANISCHE PETROLEUM GESELLSCHAFT UNDER THE ARRANGEMENT OF JUNE 7, 1920 1923 June 21 Nov. 13 From the Unofficial Representative on the Reparation Commis sion Brief filed before Tanker Tribunal in behalf of Reparation (Footnote: Telegram of June 16, 1921, to Ambassador in From the Unofficial Representative on the Reparation Commis sion Probable decision of Tanker Tribunal, holding valid the transfer of tankers by Germany to Reparation Commission and denying claim to them by Standard Oil Co. on grounds that stockholder has no legal or equitable interest in assets of corporation. 209 212 GERMANY CONSIDERATION OF THE DISPOSAL TO BE MADE OF THE TANK SHIPS OF THE DEUTSCH-AMERIKANISCHE PETROLEUM GESELLSCHAFT UNDER THE ARRANGEMENT OF JUNE 7, 1920-Continued Date and number Subject Page 1923 Dec. 12 (457) Dec. 29 (548) To the Ambassador in France (tel.) For Logan: Department's argument to refute probable decision of Tanker Tribunal, contending that latter violates terms of tanker agreement and is contrary to position taken by Allies, and that, regardless of ability to establish beneficial ownership, Standard Oil Co. should be compensated in tankers for any loss suffered. From the Ambassador in France (tel.) From Logan: Tanker Tribunal's further consideration of subject. GREAT BRITAIN 213 217 EFFORTS TO MAINTAIN AMERICAN CAPITULATORY RIGHTS IN PALESTINE PENDING AGREEMENT BY TREATY REGARDING THE BRITISH MANDATE 1922 Dec. 28 1923 Mar. 3 (1104) July 20 To the Vice Consul at Jerusalem Authorization to communicate to British Legal Secretary for Palestine Government modifications desired by United States in procedure for civil and criminal cases in which Americans are defendants. Opinion_of Department concerning detention of U. S. prisoners in Palestine jails. From the Vice Consul at Jerusalem Acquiescence of Chief Secretary of Palestine Government in proposed modifications, and order to put these into effect in Palestine courts. From the Vice Consul at Jerusalem (tel.) Information that U. S. capitulations are not in accord with Palestine order in council and that Attorney General need not comply with order of Chief Secretary to courts. Necessity for action through London to secure amendment of order in council. 218 221 221 Aug. 11 From the Vice Consul at Jerusalem (tel.) 222 Decision of Court of Appeals that U. S. capitulations are not in accordance with order in council and courts should refuse to recognize instructions regarding them. Aug. 15 To the Vice Consul at Jerusalem (tel.) Instructions to inform High Commission of U. S. desire that present arrangement between Legal Secretary and consulate be followed until ratification of Allied treaty with Turkey and conclusion of U. S.-British agreement regarding recognition of British mandate in Palestine. 222 GREAT BRITAIN EFFORTS TO MAINTAIN AMERICAN CAPITULATORY RIGHTS IN PALESTINE PENDING AGREEMENT BY TREATY Regarding tHE BRITISH MANDATE-Continued Date and number Subject Page 1923 Oct. 4 (977) To the Chargé in Great Britain Summary of U. S. agreement with Legal Secretary for Palestine regarding changes in procedure for civil and criminal cases in Palestine courts, and refusal of Chief Justice and Attorney General to accept modifications. Instructions to request conformity to agreement as U. S. right until recognition of British mandate in Palestine; conclusion of treaty between Allies and Turkey, providing opportunity for early consideration of such recognition. Oct. 31 From the Vice Consul at Jerusalem (tel.) Nov. 30 (3180) Palestine mandate effective September 29; increasing difficulties with civil courts. Request of local government for instructions from London. From the Chargé in Great Britain Two notes from Foreign Office, November 29 (texts printed) regarding: (1) difficulties arising in Palestine over conflict of order in council with agreement made with local authorities by U. S. vice consul in Jerusalem, and (2) desire of British Government to conclude Anglo-American treaty recognizing British mandate in Palestine. 222 224 225 NEGOTIATIONS TO ENSURE BY TREATY THE RIGHTS OF THE UNITED STATES IN TERRITORIES UNDER BRITISH MANDATE B MANDATES 1923 Mar. 21 To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) (61) Nov. 30 (3181) Note to Foreign Secretary (text printed) agreeing to accept wording proposed for article 8 of mandate for East Africa and article 7 of mandates for Togoland and Cameroons, reserving, however, position with regard to U. S. missionary and educational institutions in territories under A mandates. Objections to preambles of African treaties; instructions for preparing drafts for signature, with preamble same as in French treaties. From the Chargé in Great Britain Note from Foreign Secretary, November 26 (text printed) expressing gratification over U. S. agreement to substantive portion of proposed Anglo-American treaties affecting mandated territories in Central Africa, and expressing hope of developing acceptable preamble. C MANDATES 228 230 1922 July 24 (218) To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Instructions to present note (text printed) inquiring into discriminatory tariffs imposed by New Zealand and Union of South Africa in mandated territories and into restrictions by Australia on sale of enemy property and on oil deposits in New Guinea. Request for duplicate annual reports on administration of C mandates. 232 GREAT BRITAIN NEGOTIATIONS TO ENSURE BY TREATY THE RIGHTS OF The United StATES IN TERRITORIES UNDER BRITISH MANDATE-Continued Date and number Subject Page 1923 Oct. 18 (287) To the Ambassador in Great Britain (tel.) Note for Foreign Office (text printed) restating U. S. position as regards mandates and presenting two draft conventions relating: (1) to British C mandates except Samoa, and (2) to Samoa. 235 DECISION BY THE DEPARtment of StTATE TO SUPPORT THE TURKISH PETROLEUM COMPANY'S NEW CONCESSION IN IRAQ (MESOPOTAMIA) PROVIDING FOR AMERICAN PARTICIPATION AND THE OPEN DOOR 1923 Jan. 30 (93) Feb. 3 (234) Feb. 6 Apr. 17 Oct. 25 Nov. 8 To the Special Mission at Lausanne (tel.) Instructions to bring to attention of British Foreign Secretary U. S. note of November 17, 1921, suggesting that validity of claim of Turkish Petroleum Co. should be determined by suitable arbitration; unwillingness of U. S. oil companies to participate in Turkish Petroleum Co. until claim is validated or company obtains new concession. From the Special Mission at Lausanne (tel.) Note sent to British Foreign Secretary, February 1 (text From the President of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey From the President of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Negotiations in New York between American group and rep- From the President of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey To the President of the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Offer of diplomatic support to U. S. interests on understanding that oil development in Iraq is to be under terms of new concession to Turkish Petroleum Co., reorganized to provide equal participation by British, Dutch, French, and U. S. interests, by means of subleases, free from discrimination or exploitation to advantage of any one nation. 240 241 242 243 246 257 |