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PERSIA

COOPERATION OF THE UNITED STATES WITH GREAT BRITAIN IN EFFORTS TO RESTRICT THE EXPORT OF OPIUM FROM PORTS IN THE PERSIAN GULF Continued

Date and number

1925 Feb. 7 (4)

Feb. 9 (9)

To the Chargé in Persia (tel.)

Subject

Instructions to address a further communication to the Persian Government embodying the substance of second and third paragraphs of Department's note of August 21, 1924, to the British Embassy; also stating U. S. pleasure over action already taken by Persia toward suppressing illicit traffic from ports of the Persian Gulf and hope that this action will be pressed to a successful conclusion.

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685

From the Chargé in Persia (tel.)

686

Request for an exact definition of the term "illicit" when applied to the opium traffic from the ports of the Persian Gulf.

Feb. 12 (7)

To the Chargé in Persia (tel.)

686

Authorization to substitute "with respect to" for "toward suppressing illicit" in note to Persian Government.

Feb. 14 (11)

From the Chargé in Persia (tel.)

686

Information that note on opium is being delivered to the
Persian Government.

Mar. 2

To the British Ambassador

687

July 31 (409)

Oct. 9 (1225)

Acknowledgment of British note No. 17 of January 9, and information that the U. S. Chargé at Teheran has been instructed to make representations to the Persian Government.

To the Chargé in Persia

Instructions to address a further communication to the Persian Government expressing the hope that Persia will supply information as to steps taken or to be taken to control the export of opium likely to get into contraband channels. From the Chargé in Persia

Chargé's note to the Foreign Minister, September 7 (text printed), in the sense of the Department's instruction No. 409.

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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND POLAND ACCORDING MUTUAL UNCONDITIONAL MOST-FAVORED-NATION TREATMENT IN CUSTOMS MATTERS, SIGNED FEBRUARY 10, 1925

1925 Feb. 10

To the Polish Minister

692

Feb. 10

Understanding of agreement reached for mutual unconditional most-favored-nation treatment in customs matters. From the Polish Minister

694

Understanding of agreement reached for mutual unconditional most-favored-nation treatment in customs matters.

RUSSIA

REFUSAL BY THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO INTERVENE ON BEHALF OF THE SINCLAIR EXPLORATION COMPANY AGAINST CANCELATION OF ITS OIL CONCESSION IN NORTHERN SAKHALIN

Date and number

1925 Feb. 27 (18)

Mar. 12

June 3

July 1

Subject

From the Minister in Latvia (tel.)

Report of application by the Supreme Soviet People's Economy to the Moscow Province Court for cancelation of the Sinclair Co.'s oil concession in Northern Sakhalin on the ground that the company failed to carry out certain of the stipulations. (Footnote: Report, April 11, that the Court annulled the contract on March 24.)

Memorandum by the Secretary of State

Résumé of background in connection with the Sinclair contract; opinion that the United States cannot support a contract between American nationals and a government which it has not recognized.

Memorandum by the Secretary of State

Account of interview with Mr. Robert Lansing, counselor for the Sinclair Co., at which it was concluded that if there should be a change of government in Russia, and the new government should conclude that an injustice had been done, the United States might lay the facts before the Japanese Government, which had declined to permit Sinclair employees to enter Sakhalin for exploration, with a request for equal opportunity regarding concessionary rights.

From the Solicitor for the Department of State

Understanding conveyed to Mr. Woolsey, law partner of Mr. Lansing, that it was not the Department's intention to send an instruction to Tokyo in connection with the Sinclair contract unless some government in Russia should be recognized by the United States.

Page

697

697

699

701

RESERVATIONS BY THE UNITED STATES RESPECTING THE DISPOSAL MADE BY GREAT BRITAIN AND FRANCE OF RUSSIAN GOLD RECEIVED FROM GERMANY

1924 Sept. 17 (833)

1925 Mar. 3

From the British Ambassador

Notification from the British Government, in concert with the French Government, regarding the disposal of certain Russian gold transferred by Germany to the Allied and Associated Governments under article 15 of the Armistice and article 259 (6) of the Treaty of Versailles.

To the British Ambassador

Information that since the action reported in the British note of September 17 appears to be at variance with the views of the United States, the U. S. Government must fully reserve its position with respect to the action taken and its rights in the premises.

701

702

RUSSIA

AUTHORIZATION OF VISAS FOR RUSSIAN NATIONALS TO VISIT THE UNITED STATES TEMPORARILY FOR BUSINESS

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1925 May 19

To the Consul General at Paris (tel.)

Page

703

Authorization, in view of request from a New York law firm representing Soviet business interests, to issue visas to such aliens as, under general instructions regarding such matters, may properly receive them.

SAN MARINO

PROPOSAL OF SAN MARINO TO ESTABLISH A LEGATION IN THE UNITED STATES

1924 Feb. 2 (984/A/ XLI)

Mar. 8

Nov. 19 (127/A/ XCII)

1925

Jan. 16

From the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of San Marino
Information that Commander Ignazio Pollak has been ap-
pointed for the current year 1924 as Envoy Extraordinary to
the states of North America and that he will deliver greetings
from San Marino to the United States.

To the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of San Marino
Appreciation of the friendly motive prompting the appoint-
ment of Commander Pollak.

(Footnote: Information that Commander Pollak was re-
ceived by the Secretary on April 17.)

From the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of San Marino
Inquiry if it would be agreeable to the Government of the
United States for the Government of San Marino to establish
a Legation at Washington.

To the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs of San Marino
Information that if the Government of San Marino should
decide to accredit a diplomatic representative to the United
States, the President will be happy to receive him.

(Footnote: No indication in the Department files of further
action regarding the establishment of a Legation.)

SPAIN

704

704

705

705

CONTINUATION OF THE COMMERCIAL "MODUS VIVENDI" BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND SPAIN

1925 Apr. 7 (545)

From the Ambassador in Spain

Apr. 17 (13)

Report of a discussion with the Acting Foreign Minister regarding the points raised in the Department's note of December 5, 1924, proposing a temporary commercial agreement based on unconditional most-favored-nation treatment.

From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.)

Proposal from the Acting President of the Military Directorate (text printed), indicating Spanish Government's willingness to continue the present commercial arrangement for another year if the United States should be favorably inclined to reexamine the situation with respect to the importation of Almeria grapes. Request for instructions as to what answer to make.

707

708

SPAIN

CONTINUATION OF THE COMMERCIAL "MODUS VIVENDI" BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND SPAIN-Continued

Date and number

1925

Subject

Page

Apr. 21 (11)

To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.)

Apr. 29 (17)

Apr. 30 (18)

Information that the Department is considering the suggestion to reexamine the situation respecting the importation of Almeria grapes and desires meanwhile that the Ambassador endeavor to obtain information on certain points in connection with the commercial arrangement.

From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.)

Opinion of the Acting Foreign Minister that he could induce
the Treaty Board to agree to an indefinite extension of the
present commercial arrangement, subject to termination upon
3 months' notice by either party. Request for instructions
as to whether such procedure would be satisfactory.
From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.)

709

710

710

Foreign Office note (text printed) conveying Spanish Government's attitude in regard to the points raised in Department's telegram No. 11, April 21.

May 1 (14)

May 2 (568)

To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.)

Information that an exchange of notes on the basis of con-
tinuation of the arrangement indefinitely after 1 year, subject
to termination on 3 months' notice, will be satisfactory.
From the Ambassador in Spain

Exchange of notes, May 2 (texts printed), concluding the
agreement. Ambassador's good offices with a view to obtain-
ing a reexamination of the grape question, in conformity with
Spanish Government's request.

PROTESTS BY SPAIN AGAINST AMERICAN EMBARGO ON SPANISH ORANGES

1925

711

712

Dec. 9 (76)

From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.)

714

Inquiry whether the Department of Agriculture has placed an embargo on Spanish oranges.

Assertion that an imme

diate answer is vital to every American business interest in
Spain.

Dec. 12 (75)

To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.)

714

Information that permits have been discontinued for importation of Spanish oranges, as they have been found to be heavily infested with the Mediterranean fruit fly.

From the Spanish Ambassador

715

Dec. 12

Dec. 13 (78)

Expression of Spanish Government's surprise and regret to learn that the United States has included Spanish oranges in the prohibition already declared against Almeria grapes.

From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.)

Personal letter of protest from Gen. Primo de Rivera, received December 9 (text printed), which prompted Ambassador's telegram No. 76, of December 9.

716

SPAIN

PROTESTS BY SPAIN AGAINST AMERICAN EMBARGO ON SPANISH ORANGES

Date and

number

1925 Dec. 19 (78)

Continued

Subject

To the Ambassador in Spain (tel.)

Information that an appeal to the people of the United States against the embargo on Almerian grapes and Spanish oranges appeared in the New York Times of December 18 under the name of Primo de Rivera. Instructions to advise the Department if Rivera actually made the statement, and if so, to report the circumstances under which it was issued. Undated An Article Reprinted From the "New York Times" of December 18, 1925

Dec. 20 (85)

1926 Feb. 10

Feb. 11 (63-18)

By Primo de Rivera, appealing to the people of the United States against the embargo on Almerian grapes and Spanish oranges.

From the Ambassador in Spain (tel.)

Information that Primo de Rivera's statement was made after he sent his letter of protest to the Ambassador and after the latter's explanation that no personal offense was intended.

To the Spanish Ambassador

Letter from the Secretary of Agriculture, January 29 (text printed), explaining the action of the Federal Horticultural Board in refusing to issue further permits for the entry of Spanish oranges into the United States; provision, however, for the transit of Valencia oranges through the United States to Canada. Attention called to the fact that the embargo is general in scope and not directed specifically against Spanish

oranges.

From the Spanish Ambassador

Appreciation for the facility extended by the Horticultural Board for the transit to Canada, through the United States, of oranges from Valencia, but regret that it was made known to the Spanish Government too late to be availed of this year.

SWEDEN

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717

718

720

722

724

COMPLAINT BY SWEDEN AGAINST ACTIVITIES OF AMERICAN CUSTOMS REPRESENTATIVES IN THAT COUNTRY

1925 Mar. 28

From the Swedish Chargé

Apr. 15

May 4

725

Protest against decisions by the U. S. Secretary of the Treasury prohibiting importation of merchandise of certain Swedish firms on the ground that these firms had failed to submit certain records for inspection in accordance with section 510 of the Tariff Act of 1922.

To the Swedish Chargé

Information that one of the firms in question has agreed to permit an inspection of its books and records in accordance with the 1922 Tariff Act, and that consequently the prohibiting order against this firm has been revoked under date of April 1. From the Swedish Minister

Swedish Government's maintenance of its position, insofar as the principle involved is concerned, as expressed in the Legation's note of March 28.

727

727

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