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sent forward and a reply is hoped for to-morrow. It is still feared that the demand of guaranties will be made at the last moment.)

Mr. Gummeré to Mr. Hay.

[Telegram.-Paraphrase.]

AMERICAN CONSULATE-GENERAL,
Tangier, June 19, 1904.

(Mr. Gummeré reports that unless some unforeseen obstacle should arise, conditions would appear to be favorable for the release of the captives on June 21.)

Mr. Gummeré to Mr. Hay.

[Telegram.-Paraphrase.]

AMERICAN CONSULATE-GENERAL,
Tangier, June 20, 1904.

(Mr. Gummeré reports that on the 19th Raisuli's representative returned and reported that the bandit had agreed to the proposed exchange of the captives at Zellal's village, but the minister for foreign affairs has been informed by Zellal that he will not permit the exchange in his territory, fearing that harm might come to him. The minister for foreign affairs was told by Mr. Gummeré that the manner of the negotiations was not satisfactory; that it could not be conceded that the Government had no authority over a petty chief, and that for every hour's further delay he would be held responsible. He now states that the bandit's negotiator will be sent to persuade Zellal to permit the meeting for the exchange of the captives, and should he fail, he will try to persuade the bandit to make the exchange either at Zeenak, Ramlah, or Breesh, all of which are near Tangier. It is also stated by the minister for foreign affairs that pardon will be granted for the bandit's tribe as demanded by him. A reply has been made to the minister that the proposed action in regard to arranging for a place of exchange seems reasonable, but that the British minister and Consul-General Gummeré will in no way be bound by any promise to grant pardon to those who have been implicated in the outrage on and the detention of the captives. The minister for foreign affairs has replied to this that his Government does not expect that anything it says or does should bind the British minister and Consul-General Gummeré.)

Mr. Gummeré to Mr. Hay.

[Telegram.-Paraphrase.]

AMERICAN CONSULATE-GENERAL,
Tangier, June 21, 1904.

(Mr. Gummeré reports that the release of the captives is being delayed and that his position is becoming humiliating. He urges

that, in the event of the failure of the effort reported yesterday for an exchange of captives, he may be empowered to present an ultimatum immediately claiming a large indemnity for each day's further delay and threatening to land marines and seize the customs. Such action appears to be necessary to secure the release of the captives and prevent further delay.

Mr. Hay to Mr. Gummeré.

[Telegram.-L'araphrase. ]

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, June 22, 1904.

(Mr. Hay states that this Government "wants Perdicaris alive or Raisuli dead." Further than this, least possible complications with Morocco or other powers is desired. Mr. Gummeré is instructed not to arrange for landing marines or seizing custom-house without the Department's specific directions.)

Mr. Gummere to Mr. Hay.

[Telegram.-Paraphrase.]

AMERICAN CONSULATE-GENERAL,
Tangier, June 22, 1904.

(Mr. Gummeré reports that the negotiator returned this morning with word that Zellal had given his consent to allow the exchange of the captives at his village provided the Moorish Government will give him a written guaranty that he and his people shall not be molested hereafter. This promise was at once sent by the minister for foreign affairs. Raisuli has been told by special messenger to proceed with the captives and Muley Ali to Zellal's village early to-morrow morning, and the prisoners and the money, with Muley Ahamed and negotiator will be sent from here very early the same day. Directions that the captives should be brought there without resting have been given, as delays are considered dangerous. Mr. Gummeré states that the prospects of the release of the captives are brighter, but he is not entirely confident. He asks to be authorized to demand immediately after the release of the captives the punishment of all who were implicated in the abduction. As the Government is without sufficient power some means should be considered to enforce the demand.)

Mr. Gummeré to Mr. Hay.

[Telegram.--Paraphrase. ]

AMERICAN CONSULATE-GENERAL,
Tangier, June 23, 1904.

(Mr. Gummeré acknowledges receipt of Department's instructions yesterday, and states that, while acting in close touch with the British minister, he has not entertained any idea of departing from his pres

ent attitude without having first received positive instructions from the Department. He reports that Shereef left for Zellal's village very early this morning with money and prisoners.)

Mr. Gummeré to Mr. Hay.

[Telegram.-Paraphrase.]

AMERICAN CONSULATE-GENERAL,
Tangier, June 24, 1904.

(Mr. Gummeré reports that Messrs. Perdicaris and Varley have written that they are leaving for Lafculy this morning, and states that they are expected in Tangier to-night.)

Mr. Gummeré to Mr. Hay.

[Telegram.-l'araphrase.]

AMERICAN CONSULATE-GENERAL,
Tangier, June 24, 1904.

(Mr. Gummeré reports the arrival of the captives at their home shortly after midnight, and states that they are well, but have been fatigued with the long journey.)

Mr. Hay to Mr. Gummeré,

[Telegram.-Paraphrase.]

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, June 25, 1904.

(Mr. Hay congratulates Mr. Gummeré and commends his energetic and successful work in bringing about the release of Mr. Perdicaris.)

Mr. Gummeré to Mr. Hay.

[Telegram.-Paraphrase.]

AMERICAN CONSULATE-GENERAL,
Tangier, June 26, 1904.

(Mr. Gummeré thanks the Department and expresses his gratification at its commendation of his action. He reports that the British man-of-war left Tangier on the 25th and that the British minister has gone away on a long leave of absence. The Moorish minister for foreign affairs called upon the consul-general on the 25th and congratulated him on the withdrawal of the American fleet. Mr. Gumreré states that on the 25th the British note was sent to court and recommends that if the United States is to forward a formal communication to the Sultan it be presented by the vice-consul-general who is still at court. Otherwise, the vice-consul-general will be recalled.

He adds that the South Atlantic Squadron will leave on the 27th.)

PROTECTION OF TRADE-MARKS IN MOROCCO.

(NOTE. See under Italy, p. 407.)

NETHERLANDS.

ARBITRATION OF THE PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT OF CLAIMS

AGAINST VENEZUELA.

(NOTE. Continuation of correspondence in Foreign Relations, 1903, pp. 410, 417, 452, 601, and 788.)

Mr. Loomis to Mr. Newel.

No. 379.]

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DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, August 13, 1903.

SIR: The Department transmits herewith a printed copy of The Hague protocols. Certified copies are on the way from Venezuela and will be forwarded to you as soon as received.

The arbitrators have not yet been named. As soon as they are named you will furnish, on behalf of Venezuela, to the International Bureau, a copy of these protocols, with the request that the proper steps be taken for the installation of the court. As soon as the Department is advised of the appointment of the arbitrators, it will cable you their names, on receipt of which you will carry out this instruction. FRANCIS B. LOOMIS, Acting Secretary.

I am, etc.,

Mr. Adee to Mr. Newel.

[Telegram.]

DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, August 18, 1903.

Hague arbitratores are Mourawieff, Russian minister of justice; Lardy, Swiss minister at Paris; and Professor Matzen, of Copenhagen University. See Department's 379, 13th instant.

ADEE, Acting.

Mr. Newel to Mr. Hay.

[Telegram.]

AMERICAN LEGATION,

The Hague, November 14, 1903.

Venezuelan arbitration finished hearing arguments yesterday noon. Adjourned with announcement by tribunal that parties may put in

a Printed in Foreign Relations, 1903, pp. 439, 477, 611, and 804.

tabulated statements without comment or argument of the awards of mixed commission at Caracas until December 15, inclusive. They are to be handed to secretary-general in sufficient quantity for distribution. About one hundred copies should be printed and sent immediately. Tribunal further announced its decision will be rendered and communicated in due time. It is understood that they will meet here, probably in February, for that purpose.

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NEWEL.

AMERICAN LEGATION,

The Hague, February 26, 1904.

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I have the honor to state that duplicate copies of the verdict in English text were sent to the Department on the 23d instant and that herewith I inclose two more copies of the sentence.a

In addition to the official representatives of the powers interested in this litigation there was a large assembly, consisting of members of the diplomatic corps, the minister of foreign affairs, and the Netherlands members of the court of arbitration. Immediately upon the opening of the sitting the president called upon the secretarygeneral to read the sentence, which was done first in English and then in French, upon which the president read his closing remarks. which were heard in profound silence.

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Award of the Tribunal of Arbitration constituted in virtue of the Protocols signed at Washington on May 7th, 1903, between Germany, Great Britain, and Italy, on the one hand, and Venezuela on the other hand.

The Tribunal of Arbitration, constituted in virtue of the Protocols signed at Washington on May 7th, 1903, between Germany, Great Britain, and Italy on the one hand, and Venezuela on the other hand;

Whereas other Protocols were signed to the same effect by Belgiam, France, Mexico, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and Norway, and the United States of America on the one hand, and Venezuela on the other hand;

Whereas all these Protocols declare the agreement of all the Contracting Parties with reference to the settlement of the claims against the Venezuelan Government;

Whereas certain further questions, arising out of the action of the Governments of Germany, Great Britain, and Italy concerning the settlement of their claims, were not susceptible of solution by the ordinary diplomatic methods;

Whereas the Powers interested decided to solve these questions by submitting them to arbitration, in conformity with the dispositions of the Convention, signed at The Hague on July 29th, 1899, for the pacific settlement of international disputes;

Whereas, in virtue of Article 3 of the Protocols of Washington of May 7th, 1903, His Majesty the Emperor of Russia was requested by all the interested Powers to name and appoint from among the members of the Permanent

a See report upon "The Venezuelan Arbitration before The Hague Tribunal, 1903," Senate Document No. 119, 58th Cong., 3d session.

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