Sept. 5 (9) Sept. 24 (26) Oct. 21 Nov. 10 (5701) Nov. 11 (421) To the Diplomatic Agent and Consul General at Tangier (tel.) 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.) (559) Nov. 12 (424) Nov. 14 (5720) Ambassador's assertion that he has always understood the Explanation that the Department's 421 was sent in the From the Ambassador in France Transmittal of an article from Le Temps of November 14 (text printed), regarding the dissolution of the Riffian squad ron. 606 607 607 609 611 612 612 612 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 614 NICARAGUA WITHDRAWAL OF THE LEGATION GUARD OF UNITED STATES MARINES AFTER THE INAUGURATION OF THE SOLORZANO ADMINISTRATION Date and number 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.) Recommendation that if the legation guard is to be withdrawn in January and withdrawal is not to be contingent upon the establishment of a constabulary force, the Department should at an early date extend formal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 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. Page 618 618 619 620 620 621 622 624 627 NICARAGUA WITHDRAWAL OF THE LEGATION GUARD OF UNITED STATES MARINES AFTER THE INAUGURATION OF THE SOLORZANO ADMINISTRATION--Continued Date and number Subject Page 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 Transcript of the constabulary plan as approved by the Explanation to the Foreign Minister that if his Government 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 Information that Major Carter, of Texas, has signed a 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. 628 628 630 632 633 633 634 July 7 (78) To the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.) 635 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. 636 NICARAGUA EFFORTS BY THE UNITED STATES TO PRESERVE CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT IN NICARAGUA-Continued 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 Page 637 637 637 Sept. 7 (140) 638 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.) 638 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. 639 Oct. 26 (101) To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) 639 Approval of the Minister's action, and instructions to keep 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.) 640 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 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. 641 641 NICARAGUA EFFORTS BY THE UNITED STATES TO PRESERVE CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT IN NICARAGUA-Continued 1925 Dec. 9 (114) 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 To the Minister in Nicaragua (tel.) 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. NORWAY Page 642 642 643 644 644 646 ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND NORWAY GRANTING RELIEF FROM DOUBLE INCOME TAX ON SHIPPING PROFITS 1925 Jan. 23 Mar. 24 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. 126127-40-vol. II- -5 647 648 649 |