Inclosing copy of a letter from Messrs. Lazarus &
Co., respecting a new Haytian law prohibiting
the exportation of specie."
Formal reply of the National Assembly of Hayti to
the message of the President.
Instructions issued to the British diplomatic agent
in Hayti and San Domingo to inform the govern-
ment of San Domingo that Her Majesty's gov
ernment have determined to abandon the prac
tice which has heretofore existed of receiving
political refugees in Her Majesty's consulates
and vice-consulates throughout that republic.
Consent of the British government to refer to an
arbitrator certain points in the case of the Do-
minican insurgent steamer Telégrafe.
Circular of the Haytian minister of the interior to
the common councils of the republic, charging
them to send to his department a list of all for-
eigners domiciled in their respective localities.
Banishment of Luperon from San Domingo...
Proclamation of President Saget, dissolving the
Corps Législatif,

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Claims of United States citizens against the gov
ernment of Hayti.

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Condition of affairs in San Domingo.

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Mr. Marsh to Mr. Fish......
Count Zannini to Mr. Fish. Dec. 16

1874. Mar. 24

Reception by the King and the Prince and Princess
of Piedmont of the chiefs of missions on the last
day of the year.

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May 4

May 26

Twenty-fifth anniversary of the accession of Vic-
tor Emanuel II to the throne of Italy.
Requesting that Italian vessels entering United
States ports be measured according to the Eng-
lish method.

Suggesting co-operation of the United States Gov-
erument to prevent foreign vagrancy.
The United States Government willing to co-oper
ate respecting the alleged vagrancy of Italian
children if it could be suggested how any prac-
tical benefit could be derived therefrom.
Inclosing copy of a circular issued by the Italian
minister of marine, fixing the relation between
the Italian ton and the measures of capacity of
foreign vessels.

June 5 Stating that a copy of Count Corti's note of May
26, and its inclosure, will be communicated to
the Secretary of the Treasury.
Inclosing copy of a letter from the Secretary of
the Treasury, respecting the subject of Count
Corti's note of May 26.

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Mr. De Long to Mr. Fish.... Apr. 21 Submitting inquiry made by Capt. Benjamin Pease,

Mr. Fish to Mr. De Long.... May 31 Mr. De Long to Mr. Fish.... June 2 ......do

under what governmental protection the resi
dents of the Bonin Islands are.
The Bonin Islands not under the protection of the
United States.

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July 5

Proposed modification of Japanese hunting-regu
lations to govern foreign residents,
Submitting inquiries made by an American citi.
zen respecting the rights and privileges of
Americans resident in Japan.

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Mr. Davis to Mr. De Long.. July 22 Copy of an instruction to General Schenck respecting a provisional arrangement proposed by the government of Japan to that of Italy.

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Mr. Davis to Mr. De Long... Aug. 21

404 Mr. Hunter to Mr. Bingham. Sept. 6

405 Mr. De Long to Mr. Fish.... Sept. 22
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Oct. 21

Reply to the inquiry submitted in Mr. De Long's
dispatch No. 439, respecting the rights and priv-
ileges of Americans resident in Japan.
Directing an examination of the Japanese hunt-
ing-regulations in connection with privileges
secured by treaty to American citizens in Japan
Entertainment of the Duke of Genoa by the Em-
peror of Japan.

Release of Ytgana Ito, a Japanese, arrested on
account of becoming a convert to Christianity.
Inclosing copy of a joint note addressed to the Jap
anese government, transmitting a draft of
regulations for the government of foreigners
traveling or doing business in the interior of
Japan.

Farewell address of Mr. De Long to the Tenno,
and presentation by Mr. Bingham of his creden-
tials as envoy extraordinary and minister pleni-
potentiary of the United States.
Nomination of Soyeshima Taneomi to be "gaimu
sosai," or superintendent of foreign affairs.
Audience granted by the Tenno to Mr. C. W.
Brooks, Japanese consul in San Francisco.

Mr. Fish to Mr. Bingham.... Nov. 7 Objects to having the deposits, contemplated in the

Mr. Bingham to Mr. Fish.... Nov. 17

draft of hunting - regulations submitted to
the Japanese government, made with consuls of
the United States.

The Japanese hunting-regulations not in conflict
with rights and privileges secured by treaty to
American citizens residing in Japan; general
power of Japan to legislate over all persons
within her territory.

Nov. 18 Desires instructions whether to call the atten-
tion of the Japanese government to the non-
payment of a moiety of the indemnity on ac-
count of the attacks made at Shimonoseki by
the Daimio of Choshien.

Dec. 5 Inclosing an abstract of Mr. D. W. Ap Jones, upon
the adaptation of certain districts in Japan to
the growth of cattle and sheep.

Dec. 18 In regard to deposits to be made with the consuls
of the United States in connection with hunting.
regulations.

The minister's views respecting the Japanese
"hunting-regulations" in accord with those of
the Department.

Payment of the Simonoseki's claim not released;
not thought best to unduly press it.
Address of the diplomatic corps to the Tenno on
New Year's day, and the Tenno's reply.
Inclosing correspondence with the consul at Hako-
dadi, respecting an American citizen who went
into the interior of Yesso without permission
of the Japanese authorities.
Jan, 17 Attempted assassination of Iwakura Tomomi.....
Jan. 19. Inclosing copy of memorandum from the Japan-
ese minister for foreign affairs, respecting the
Japanese "hunting-regulations."

Feb. 19 Memorial to the Sa In, (lower council,) asking that
a parliament or popular assembly be established
in Japan; reply to the memorial.

423 Mr. Fish to Mr. Bingham... Feb. 23 Expressing opinion respecting the case of Mr.

Wood, an American citizen, who had passed the
treaty-limit in Japan without permission.
Requesting instructions respecting the unpaid
balance of the Shimonoseki indemnity.
Approving the minister's dispatches respecting
the permission to foreigners to trade and travel
in the interior of Japan; the United States
would accept such a privilege for its citizens
but cannot yet surrender any right of extra-
territoriality.

Note from some of the foreign representatives to
the Japanese minister for foreign affairs, main-
taining that treaty stipulations require that
foreign consuls shall be consulted by the com-
missioner of customs before making any gen-
eral customs-regulations.
Approving the minister's course in connection
with the attempted assassination of Iwakura
Tomomi.

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Mr. Fish to Mr. Bingham.. Apr. 20

429 Mr. Bingham to Mr. Fish... Apr. 22

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431 ......do

Apr. 24

May 19

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May 20

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June 3

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June 3

Sanctions the acceptance of the sum due to the
United States on account of the Simonoseki
indemnity; authorizes a continuance of co-oper- |
ative action with other powers.

The Japanese expedition to Formosa, and the
participation therein of an American ship and
American citizens.

Same subject; orders issued by the Japanese
government to detach the American ship and
the American citizens from the expedition to
Formosa.

Permission granted to the commander of the
Tuscarora to examine and ascertain a place on
the coast of Japan suitable for landing a sub-
marine cable.

Asking instructions as to a further installment of
the Simonoseki indemnity.
Refusal of a Japanese court to compel the attend-
ance of witnesses in a case in which A. C. Dunn,
an American citizen, is plaintiff.

The Japanese expedition to Formosa; new notifi-
cation issued by the Japanese government; the
American ship New York detached from the
expedition.

435 Mr. Fish to Mr. Bingham... June 6 Replying to the minister's dispatches respecting

the participation of American citizens in the ex-
pedition to Formosa.

Acceptance and remittance of two installments of
the Simonoseki indemnity; the Japanese gov
ernment informed.

Further information respecting the Japanese ex-
pedition to Formosa.

Asks information respecting certain points in con-
nection with the case of A. C. Dunn, to whom a
Japanese court refused to issue process to com-
pel the attendance of witnesses.
Approval of the minister's proceedings to detach
American citizens and the New York from the
expedition to Formosa; reference made to the
act of June 22, 1860, authorizing United States
ministers to issue writs and proclamations in
such cases; information that Mr. Wasson has
not been in the service of the United States.
Situation of affairs between China and Japan
Receipt and remittance of further sums on account
of the Simonoseki indemnity.
Co-operative policy of the United States in Japan.
Referring to the attitude of Japan toward China,
and instructing the United States minister to
exercise vigilance in protecting the rights of
American citizens, and maintaining the neutral-
ity of the United States in case of war.
Receipt in full of the amount due from Japan
from the Simonoseki indemnity.

LIBERIA.

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MEXICO-Continued.

No. From whom and to whom.

Date.

Subject.

Page.

Congratulating the Mexican government on the
amendments to the Mexican constitution.
Transmitting a copy of a communication from the
Secretary of the Interior, acknowledging the
services of Don Antonio Montero in the removal
of Kickapoo and other Indians from Mexico.
Gratification of the Mexican government on ac-
count of the congratulations of the United States
Government upon the adoption of the amend-
ments to the Mexican constitution.
Contract for building railroads in Mexico awarded
to a Mexican company.

The United States consular agent at Tuxpan for-
bidden to raise the American flag.
Disturbances in Coahuila and Yucatan; Mexico
and Vera Cruz Railroad Company; resignations.

Report of the Mexican minister of finance
Mexican bonds held in the United States.
Adjournment of the Mexican Congress; principal
measures passed; speech of President Lerdo.
Debate in the Mexican Congress on the railway
question.

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