Efforts by the United States to prevent discrimination in Poland against the United States Lines in the transportation of emigrants Agreement between the United States and Portugal, signed September 5, 1923, further extending the duration of the arbitration convention Refusal by the Department of State to make special representations to the Japanese Government on behalf of American oil companies Pledge given to the Department of State by an American oil con- cessionaire in Russia not to infringe upon the existing rights of Failure to conclude a treaty of friendship and commerce between the United States and Spain-Agreement to prorogue the commercial Exchange of letters between the United States and Turkey providing for the establishment of a joint committee to examine claims. Decision by the Department of State to postpone negotiations for a Grant of a concession to the Ottoman-American Development Com- pany (Chester project) and the failure of the company to obtain Acquiescence by the United States in the ratification by Venezuela of the Spanish text only of the extradition treaty signed on January [Unless otherwise specified, the correspondence is from or to officials in the Department of State.] Instructions to report concerning progress of negotiations Nov. 7 Information that agreement between France and Italy was notified to League of Nations on September 29. Request for instructions concerning resumption of negotiations for con- vention between United States and France regarding mandate To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Telegram from consul at Beirut, October 18 (text printed) reporting ordinance abolishing capitulations. Instructions to inform Foreign Office of U. S. desire to resume convention negotiations; U. S. refusal to acquiesce in abolition of capitu- lations prior to conclusion of convention; U. S. reservations as to right to modify draft convention to include agreements between France and any other power. To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Message from consul at Beirut (text printed) that ordinance abolishing capitulations will not affect U. S. interests and nationals prior to conclusion of convention. Instructions to inform Foreign Office of U. S. gratitude and willingness to facilitate conclusion of an agreement with regard to Syria. From the Ambassador in France French reply, November 2 (text printed) conveying sub- To the Ambassador in France (tel.) Note for Foreign Office (text printed) conveying U. S. understanding that France will accord most-favored-nation treatment to United States with respect to all agreements relating to Syria and the Lebanon concluded between France and other powers; U. S. desire that extradition and consular CONVENTIONS BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND FRANCE RELATING TO AMERI- CAN RIGHTS IN TOGOLAND AND THE CAMEROONS, Signed February 13, 1923 Signature and forwarding of texts of Franco-American con- AGREEMENT Between the United States and France, Signed July 19, 1923, FURTHER EXTENDING THE DURATION OF THE ARBITRATION CONVENTION OF Draft note of agreement for renewal of arbitration conven- tion of 1908, with proposal to refer to Permanent Court of International Justice disputes mentioned in convention. U. S.- Draft of proposed agreement for renewal of arbitration con- vention with France, similar to that signed with Great Brit- Agreement between the United States of America and France Extending for another 5 years the arbitration convention concluded February 10, 1908, and renewed in 1913 and 1918. U. S. understanding that France will assent to modification of arbitration convention or to signing separate agreement by which disputes could be referred to Permanent Court, pro- French acquiescence in U. S. understanding concerning modi- fication of arbitration convention. FRANCE PROTEST BY THE UNITED STATES AGAINST the Grant of EXCLUSIVE PRIVILEGES TO FRENCH ARCHEOLOGISTS FOR RESEARCH IN ALBANIA AND AFGHANISTAN— Continued Date and number Subject Page 1923 Feb. 19 (17) Feb. 19 (573) Mar. 7 (2928) Apr. 28 (639) July 27 (3329) Sept. 9 (152) To the Minister in Albania Authorization to indicate U. S. desire for open door for U. S. institutions in Albania. Information concerning French monopoly in Persia for conducting archeological exploration, secured in 1895, and present efforts to gain similar privileges in Afghanistan. To the Ambassador in France Instructions to make inquiries concerning reported monopolistic concession granted French Archeological Exploration Mission by Afghanistan; and to report attitude of French Government. Information concerning exclusive French rights of similar nature in Persia and present efforts to secure like privileges in Albania. From the Ambassador in France Confirmation of report that Afghan Government has granted monopoly for exploration to French archeologist. French Government's disapproval of such monopolies and assurance that arrangements can be made with French archeologist for U. S. organizations to participate. British representations. To the Ambassador in France Instructions to make representations to French Government against monopolies such as granted by Afghanistan to French scientist for archeological research. From the Ambassador in France Foreign Office reiteration of assurance that no U. S. archeologist would have difficulty in coming to arrangement with French archeologist; that French archeologist did not desire exclusive concession in Afghanistan but that agreement was drawn up in that form. From the Chargé in Albania Monopolistic archeological concession granted France over certain parts of Albania. GERMANY TREATY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND GERMANY, SIGNED DECEMBER 8, 1923, REGARDING FRIENDSHIP, COMMERCE, AND CONSULAR RIGHTS Nov. 30 (92) Draft of proposed treaty of amity, commerce, and consular rights containing unconditional most-favored-nation clause. To the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) Premature release from Berlin to German organization in New York of text of proposed treaty, creating unfavorable impression in United States. Conference between Secretary and German Ambassador, November 28, in an effort to prevent withdrawal of treaty by obtaining immediate agreement on points of difference and by early signature. GERMANY TREATY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND GERMANY, SIGNED DECEMBER 8, 1923, REGARDING FRIENDSHIP, COMMERCE, AND CONSULAR RIGHTS-Contd. Date and number Subject Page 1923 Dec. 2 (216) From the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) German Ambassador's authorization, December 1 (text printed) to negotiate and sign proposed treaty. German Government's regret concerning premature publication, and desire to conclude convention without delay. 23 Dec. 3 From the Counselor of the German Embassy 24 Memorandum of conference, December 1 (text printed) of officials in Department with German Ambassador and Counselor of German Embassy to discuss articles of proposed treaty. Suggestions for additional amendments. Dec. 5 Dec. 8 From the Solicitor for the Department of State 28 29 EFFORTS OF THE UNITED STATES TO ASSIST IN THE SOLUTION OF THE PROBLEMS OF GERMAN REPARATIONS 1923 Undated Memorandum by the Secretary of State of a Conversation with the French Ambassador, January 5, 1923 Undated Memorandum by the Secretary of State of a Conversation with Jan. 10 (5) Discussion of report concerning French intention to occupy the Ruhr; possible withdrawal of U. S. troops; and information given press by the Secretary concerning submission of U. S. suggestion to the French Government. From the Ambassador in Germany (tel.) Intention of Germany to send protest to all governments concerned if French occupy Ruhr, to recall Ambassador at Paris, and to refuse to discuss or pay reparations during occupation. German desire that U. S. troops be retained. Seriousness of situation should France divert coal supply, already inadequate. 46 47 48 Jan. 10 (16) From the Ambassador in France (tel.) 49 Report concerning French plans for movement of troops into the Ruhr. |