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Nov. 11 (421)

To the Diplomatic Agent and Consul General at Tangier (tel.)
Suggestion as to possible advisability of taking measures to
invite the attention of U. S. citizens in Morocco to sections
5282 and 4090 of the Revised Statutes of the United States, in
order to remove any misapprehension caused by the reported
enlistment of U. S. citizens in the Sultan's army.

From the Diplomatic Agent and Consul General at Tangier

Clippings from the local press reflecting upon an action attributed to the State Department in regard to the American aviators serving with the French forces operating against the Riff.

To Representative A. Piatt Andrew of Massachusetts

Information concerning the Department's suggestion in its telegram No. 9, September 5, to the diplomatic agent and consul general at Tangier. Statement that the Department has no evidence as to whether the aviators in question have or have not enlisted in the Sultan's army.

From the Ambassador in France

Paris press announcement that the American aviators who volunteered their services to the French and Moroccan Governments in July will be disbanded November 15 and will return to France. Membership of the squadron and account of its activities.

To the Ambassador in France (tel.)

Statement that the U. S. Government's attitude with respect to American citizens serving in the armed forces in Morocco is based upon the spirit of the laws of the United States regarding foreign enlistment, notably sections 5282 and 4090 of the Revised Statutes.

(Instructions to inform consulates.)

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Nov. 12 (424)

Nov. 14 (5720)

Ambassador's assertion that he has always understood the
U. S. attitude as set forth in Department's telegram No. 421
and does not understand the reason for that telegram.
To the Ambassador in France (tel.)

Explanation that the Department's 421 was sent in the
belief that it would be a useful addition to the permanent files
of the Embassy and in order that the consulates in France
might be appropriately instructed before the aviators re-
turned.

From the Ambassador in France

Transmittal of an article from Le Temps of November 14 (text printed), regarding the dissolution of the Riffian squad

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NETHERLANDS

ARBITRATION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE NETHERLANDS RESPECTING SOVEREIGNTY OVER THE ISLAND OF PALMAS

1925

Jan. 23

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Netherlands
To terminate the differences between the two Governments
with respect to the sovereignty over the Island of Palmas.

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NICARAGUA

WITHDRAWAL OF THE LEGATION GUARD OF UNITED STATES MARINES AFTER THE INAUGURATION OF THE SOLORZANO ADMINISTRATION

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1925 Jan. 3 (3)

Subject

From the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.)

President Solorzano's desire that a plan for establishment of a constabulary be submitted to him, and that the legation guard be retained until the constabulary is sufficiently well organized to make its withdrawal feasible.

Jan. 3[5] From the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.)

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Recommendation that if the legation guard is to be withdrawn in January and withdrawal is not to be contingent upon the establishment of a constabulary force, the Department should at an early date extend formal recognition to the Solorzano government and announce intention to lend effective moral support.

From the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.)

President's desire that the legation guard remain; exposition of his views as set forth in excerpts from draft of a formal note to be submitted to the Legation by the Foreign Minister.

To the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.)

Plan for withdrawal of legation guard during January; Department's willingness, however, to cooperate in organizing the constabulary, and desire for prompt action by Congress on pending legislation which would authorize employment of U. S. Marine officers as instructors; intention that formal and cordial diplomatic relations be continued with the new authorities.

To the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.)

Instructions to cable full text of note mentioned in Legation's telegram No. 9, January 7, and to inquire whether there is any objection to publication of the note.

From the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.)

Foreign Office note, January 7 (text printed), setting forth
the President's desire that the U. S. marines should not be
withdrawn until the establishment, under the guidance of
American instructors, of an efficient national guard.
(Footnote: Permission granted for publication of the note,
and its release to the press January 17.)

To the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.)

Note for the Foreign Minister (text printed) stating Department's willingness to permit the legation guard to remain for such time as is absolutely necessary, but only upon the understanding that the work of organizing the police force will be immediately undertaken and prosecuted in accordance with a suitable plan. Department's desire to withdraw the marines before September 1 if practicable.

To the Minister in Nicaragua

Transmittal of a plan for the establishment of a constabulary in Nicaragua (text printed).

From the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.)

Nicaraguan objections to the plan, as presented informally by the Chargé; Chargé's recommendation that he be instructed to present a note to the Foreign Minister embodying the plan with such modifications as have been agreed upon by himself and Major Keyser, commander of the legation guard.

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NICARAGUA

WITHDRAWAL OF THE LEGATION GUARD OF UNITED STATES MARINES AFTER THE INAUGURATION OF THE SOLORZANO ADMINISTRATION--Continued

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1925 Mar. 11 (40)

May 15 (95)

May 20 (96)

May 27 (66)

To the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.)

Authorization to present note as suggested, and to state
orally that unless Nicaragua desires to proceed at once to the
organization of the constabulary, the United States would not
be willing for the legation guard to remain longer.
From the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.)

Transcript of the constabulary plan as approved by the
Nicaraguan Congress (text printed).
From the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.)

Explanation to the Foreign Minister that if his Government
desired U. S. cooperation in organization of the constabulary,
it should formally request it, in view of the omission in the
new plan of all provisions for U. S. cooperation. Nicaraguan
note making such request (excerpt printed); Chargé's recom-
mendation that request be refused, in view of nature of the
plan as now worded.

To the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.)

Opinion that it is advisable to comply with the Nicaraguan request; instructions to cooperate with Major Keyser in selecting well-qualified officers of the guard to assist in organizing the constabulary pending the arrival of civilian instructors.

Undated Memorandum by the Secretary of State of a Conversation With the Nicaraguan Chargé, May 28, 1925

June 16 (70)

July 3 (113)

Nicaraguan request for names of the U. S. officers who
would act as instructors; Secretary's information that the
Navy Department has been asked for the names of its officers.
To the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.)

Information that Major Carter, of Texas, has signed a
1-year contract to be chief of the constabulary and of the
school of instruction.

From the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.)

Foreign Minister's assertion that his Government now has funds for organizing the national guard and his request that the marines undertake the organization; recommendation that Foreign Minister be informed that in view of the contemplated departure of the legation guard on August 3 it is impracticable for the marines to do so.

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July 7 (78)

To the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.)

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Approval of Chargé's recommendation, and authorization to advise Foreign Minister accordingly.

Aug. 1 (126)

From the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.)

636

Information that the legation guard has left Managua and arrived at Corinto.

EFFORTS BY THE UNITED STATES TO PRESERVE CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT IN

1925 Aug. 29 (134)

NICARAGUA

From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.)

Report of incident at the International Club, where several persons were forcibly taken prisoner by troops of General Rivas, commander of the Loma garrison; and of Rivas' demand for the removal of several Liberal members of the Cabinet; interruption of business and communication.

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NICARAGUA

EFFORTS BY THE UNITED STATES TO PRESERVE CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT IN NICARAGUA-Continued

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Sept. 3 (138)

From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.)

Sept. 6 (139)

President Solorzano's indecision as to whether to resign or to demand the resignation of General Rivas. Opinion of thinking men of all parties that anarchy will prevail unless Rivas is soon relieved and the President assumes firmer authority.

From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.)

Probability that the appearance of an American war vessel
at Corinto at this time would have a stabilizing effect.
From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.)

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Sept. 7 (140)

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President Solorzano's request for the dispatch of an American war vessel to Bluefields and another to Corinto immediately.

Sept. 13 (142)

From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.)

638

Arrival in Managua of Captain Wyman of the Denver and three aides; President's expression of appreciation.

Sept. 21 (145)

From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.)

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Oct. 25 (150)

Information that war vessels withdrew September 20; assertion that their presence doubtless stopped temporarily at least the tendency toward revolution.

From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.)

Information that General Chamorro has taken charge of the Loma fortress and that his troops threaten to control the entire situation by force, if necessary. Minister's advice to Chamorro that the United States has no other course to pursue than to support the constitutional government and will not recognize any government assuming power by force.

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Oct. 26 (101)

To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.)

639

Approval of the Minister's action, and instructions to keep
Department fully informed.

Oct. 26 (153)

From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.)

640

Information that President Solorzano has agreed to virtually all the demands of Chamorro and that Chamorro is in complete control.

Nov. 7 (163)

From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.)

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Nov. 9 (165)

Nov. 17 (169)

Chamorro's statement that he is sending additional troops to Leon to guard against alleged tendency of the Liberals to revolt; claim of the Liberals that acts of violence are being done in order to force resignation of Vice President Sacasa.

From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.)

Information from the Minister of Honduras that Vice
President Sacasa, fleeing from Leon, has arrived at La Union,
Honduras.

From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.)

Report that the Solorzano government still functions under all the changes of October 26. Opinion that no change in attitude thus far taken by the Legation is required as yet.

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NICARAGUA

EFFORTS BY THE UNITED STATES TO PRESERVE CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT IN NICARAGUA-Continued

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Dec. 14 (179)

Dec. 14 (115)

Dec. 18 (184)

Dec. 21 (120)

Dec. 24 (186)

To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.)

Statement that if President Solorzano should resign, the United States would accord recognition to any successor who had been elected or appointed by constitutional means. Instructions to make clear to political leaders, if necessary, the U. S. policy with respect to the recognition of new Central American governments.

From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.)

Idea held by many Nicaraguans that the United States would employ armed force to place Sacasa in office should Solorzano resign. Suggestion that Department issue an instruction on this point.

To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.)

Assertion that United States would not use armed force to place Sacasa in office should Solorzano resign; also that it should not be necessary to elaborate on Department's policy as set forth in instruction No. 114, of December 9.

From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.)

Legation's firm opposition to proposal by some Nicaraguans
that a constituent assembly be called for the ostensible purpose
of revising the Constitution, but actually to effect a change of
government.

To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.)
Approval of Minister's action in discouraging the calling of
a constituent assembly to bring about a change of government.

From the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.)

Information that the plans for nullifying the last elections and for convoking a constituent assembly have been abandoned for the present at least.

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ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND NORWAY GRANTING RELIEF FROM DOUBLE INCOME TAX ON SHIPPING PROFITS

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Transmittal of provisions (text printed) of the new taxation laws enacted in Norway August 11, 1924, amending the exemption provisions of the laws of August 18, 1911, and reaffirming the reciprocal exemption of income and excess and war profits taxes in Norway and the United States with regard to income derived from the operation of ships under their respective flags.

To the Norwegian Minister

Information that the exemption provision of the new Norwegian laws of August 11, 1924, satisfies the equivalent exemption provision of section 213 (b) (8) of the Revenue Act of 1924. From the Norwegian Minister

Confirmation of the existence of reciprocity under the Norwegian and American laws regarding exemption from double income tax on shipping.

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