Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States

CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE LEGATION OF CHINA AT WASHINGTON-Continued.

1889. Jan.

Jan. 26

Feb. 2

Feb. 7

Chinese Indemn ty: The Chinese minister has
telegraphed to Peking for an imperial decree
giving him authority to receive amount of in-
demnity. He will on receiving the decree pio-
pose a day for payment.

Chinese Indemnity: The Chinese minister au-
thorized by imperial telegraphic decree to re-
ceive the amount of indeninity; asks that a day
be named for its payment.

Chinese Indemnity: The Chinese minister in-
vited to the Department of State to receive pay.
ment of the indemnity.

Chinese Indemnity: The Chinese minister will
call at the Department of State to receive pay
ment of the indemnity.
Chinese Indemnity: Receipt for the indemnity
"paid out of huniane consideration and without
reference to the question of liability thereof."
Exclusion of Chinese: Refusal of steamers ply.
ing between Havana and New York o take on
board Chinese subjects from Cuba to New York
in transit to China or other countries by reason
of the ruling of the United States customs au-
thorities in the latter city under the act of Oc-
tober 1, 1888. Great inconvenience and hard-
ship caused by the prehibition, which is claimed
to be in violation of the treaty of 1880; the only
modification made by treaty relates to inmigra
tion of Chinese laborers, and does not affect
the right of transit. Violation of the treaty of
1880 by the act of October 1, 1880, not now con-
sidered, as these Chinese subjects have never
been residents of the United States, and desire
only transit through the country. Requests
that the matter be invited to the attention of
the Secretary of the Treasury.
Exclusion of Chinese: Act of October 1, 1888, in
relation to the prohibition of the coming of Chi-
nese laborers into the United States in plain
violation of the treaty of 1880. Quotations of the
stipulations of articles I and II of th. t treaty.
Power conferred on the Government of the
United States only to regulate, limit, or sus-
pend immigration, not to interfere with the
free movements of Chinese subjects who have
once legally become residents of the United
States. An indefinite prohibition also a viola-
tion of the treaty which permits no such pro-
vision as supplementary to act of May 6, 1882,
the treaty plain and easy to be understood. An
examina ion of the circumstances under which
it was made. An intimati n given the minis
ter in an interview with Mr. Bayard that the
President would veto any legislation in viola-
tion of the treaty. A desire that the President
intervene by a recommendation to Congress on
the subject.

Exclusion of Chinese: Conclusion of the United
States Government from review of correspond
ence that the act of exclusion was in consonance
with expressed wishes of China; points out that
the assurance as to the President's veto said to
have been given the Chinese minister by Mr.
Bayard (see foregoing note) could not have been
given, and that Mr. Chang Yen Heon is under a
Hisapprehension as to what was actually said
in the interview through the interpreter, dic-
tated report of the interview discloses no such
assurance: incloses memorandum of interview
with Mr. Shu Cheon Pon; Mr. Shu hoped the
President would not approve the bill; such an
assurance out of the power of Mr. Bayard to
make good.

Exclusion of Chinese: Chinese subjects in Cuba
who desire transit through the United States not
permitted to board steamer at Havana for New
York; according to treaty stipulations these
persons should be granted transit; requests that
the attention of the Secretary of the Treasury
be invited to the case.

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CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE LEGATION OF CHINA AT WASHINGTON-Continued.

Mr. Chang Yen Hoon to Mr.
Bayard (telegram).

Mr. Shu Cheon Pon to Mr.
Bay, rd.

Feb. 18

Mr. Bayard to Mr. Shu
Cheon Pon.

Feb. 21

Feb. 16 Marriage of the Emperor: Will be celebrated Feb.
ruary 28; Mr. Chang starts for Washington
on the 20th, having been courteously entertained
by United States consul-general at Havana.
Exclusion of Chinese: Transit of Chinese subjects
through the United States referred to the Secre-
tary of the Treasury; desire to know if he has
replied, expressing an opinion.
Exclusion of Chinese: Absence of the Secretary
of the Treasury has delayed reply to Mr. Shu's
note; the Secretary of the Treasury hesitates to
decide the question involved in advance of an
actual case; ruling of Mr. Frelinghuysen on the
transit question of January 6 and February 2,
1883, referred to, and no reason for a change of
that ruling perceived in the laws, either by Mr.
Bayard or the Attorney-General."
Exclusion of Chinese: Mr. Chang's reply to Mr.
Bayard's note of February 2, in relation to the
question of the President's disposition to veto
any act of Congress in violation of the treaty of
1880; incloses extract from memorandum of in-
terview on the subject of Chinese exclusion, and
discusses the causes of misapprehension as to
the question of the veto and the question of
China's desire regarding exclusion of Chinese
subjects by the United States.
Exclusion of Chinese: The present obstacle to
transit of Chinese subjects through the United
States is the unwillingness of the shipping com-
panies to take them on board ship; requests that
collectors of customs at New York and New
Orleans be instructed to notify such companies
that former practice of permitting the transit
will be continued.

Mr. Chang Yen Hoon to Mr.
Layard.

Feb. 25

Same to same.

Feb. 26

Exclusion of Chinese: Mr. Bayard's reply to Mr.
Chang's note of February 25 in relation to mis-
understanding between them concerning the
matter of the President's veto and the wishes of
China as to the exclusion of Chinese subjects by
the United States; China's refusal to ratify
treaty; popular belief as to exterior influence
thereto.

Exclusion of Chinese: Transit of Chinese subjects
through the United States not affected by any
new orders; the status existing prior to pas-
sage of the "Scott bill" held to remain undis-
turbed; telegrams on the subject inclosed.
Marriage of the Emperor: Thanks of the Emperor
to the President for the latter's congratulations
upon the event.

Marriage of the Emperor: The President's satis.
faction in the happiness and prosperity of China
and its ruler.
Exclusion of Chinese: Refers to Mr. Chang's note
of January 26 on the subject of laws of Con-
gress in violation of the treaty of 1880, and re-
discusses the subject at length, and the action
of Congress in relation to the exclusion of
Chinese subjects immigrating to the United
States, and those resident therein who desire
liberty of absence and return. Refers to the
position of the President at different times, and
the views of Senators Sherman and Evarts.
Exclusion of Chinese: Incloses draught of a form
of identification certificate proposed for adop
tion by Mr. Chang, which, if found conformable
with requirements of act of July 5, 1884, will be
submitted to the Tsung-li Yamen for its con-
sideration and adoption.

Exclusion of Chinese: Mr. Chang's note of the
8th instant, in relation to act of Congress in
contravention of treaty stipulations will receive
the careful and prompt attention of the Depart-

ment.

Exclusion of Chinese: Mr Chang's draught of a
form of identification certificate has been sub
mitted to the Secretary of the Treasury for an
expression of his opinion thereon.

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CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE LEGATION OF CHINA AT WASHINGTON-Continued.

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Exclusion of Chinese: Refusal of the customs 141
officers at New Orleans to allow transit through
the United States to twelve Chinese laborers
landed at that port, and their detention in viola-
tion of treaty stipulations and existing customs
regulations; refers to previous correspond-
ence, and to faithful observance by Chinese in
transit of Treasury circular of January 23, 1883;
asks prompt decision of the case.
Exclusion of Chinese: Mr. Chang's telegram in
relation to detention of twelve Chinese laborers
in transit at New Orleans has been submitted
for considerstion to the Secretary of the Treas-
ury.
Exclusion of Chinese: The Secretary of the Treas
ury finds Mr. Chang's draught of a form of
identification certificate satisfactory.
Exclusion of Chinese: Asks to be informed as to
whether any new legislative measures have
been adopted in regard to transit of Chinese
subjects through the territory of the United
States.

Exclusion of Chinese: No new legislation on the
subject of transit of Chinese subjects through
the United States has occurred.
Exclusion of Chinese: Refers to a new Treasury
regulation requiring bond of $200 at the place of
arrival from Chinese subjects in transit through
United States territory, a copy of which is in-
closed; Chinese subjects in Cuba who desire
transit to China through the United States
chiefly affected; declination of steam-ships and
railroad companies to furnish such bonds;
questions the authority by which the Treasury
regulation was issued, and quotes opinions of
the Attorney-General and Solicitor of the
Treasury on the transit question; asks an in-
vestigation of the subject and a revocation of
the requirement, and hopes for an early answer.
Exclusion of Chinese: Letter of the Secretary of
the Treasury received, giving his reasons for
the issuance of the new order requiring bond of
Chinese subjects in transit through the United
States; a modification of the order proposed
by which transportation companies interested
may give a general bond to secure guaranty of
good faith and pledge of reasonable diligence
on the part of companies engaged in transpor-
tation of Chinese subjects through the United
States and prevent abuses of the transit priv-
ilege; incloses correspondence on the subject,
including letters from Mr. Blaine, the Attorney-
General, and the Secretary of the Treasury.
Exclusion of Chinese: No abuse of the transit
privilege shown; modification of the Treasury
regulation as to bonds does not remove the ob
jection to that regulation; Chinese subjects
can not give individual bonds of $200; effect
of the regulation in default of such bonds; dis-
regard by Congress of treaty stipulations;
effect of the appearance of a similar disregard
by Executive Departments of United States
Government; refers again to Mr. Chang's note
of July 8 on the general subject of recent legis-
lation in contravention of treaty provisions, and
asks for the views of the United States Govern-
ment thereon.

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Claim of Carlos Butterfield: Exchange of notifi cations of the convention for its settlement; formal invitation to arbitrator, Mr. Edmund Monson, the next step; the manner in which the invitation should be extended; either by a joint note or separate identic notes. Draught of such notes inclosed.

Claim of Carlos Butterfield: Danish representative at Athens having no diplomatic character; Mr. Anderson is authorized to sign joint note to Mr. Edmund Monson with Danish minister for foreign aflairs or to write a separate note from Copenhagen; date of the receipt of notice defined.

Claim of Carlos Butterfield: Suggestion to Danish foreign office of joint note of invitation to Mr. Edmund Monson; Denmark's preference for separate identic notes; correspondence on the subject inclosed, and also Mr. Anderson's note of invitation to the arbitrator. Claim of Carlos Butterfield: Sir Edmund Monson's reply to Mr. Anderson's invitation; copy inclosed; discussion with Danish minister of foreign affairs as to the value of a telegram as a formal acceptance of the invitation from Denmark. Claim of Carlos Butterfield: Mr. Anderson's note of thanks to Sir Edmund Monson for accepting the task of arbitrator inclosed; the same on the part of Denmark sent to Sir Edmund.

Claim of Carlos Butterfield: Transmits his award in the case; will send duplicate award to the Danish Government.

FRANCE.

Arbitration: Conference of members of British and French Parliaments, held in Paris, with purpose of securing peace by means of tribunals of arbitration; attitude of the United States towards the movement; character of the members of the French Chamber interested; copy of the resolutions of the conference inclosed. Arbitration: Resolutions of the conference at Paris sent to the appropriate committees of Congress.

Arbitration: Copies of circular issued by the conference at Paris inclosed, with request from Mr. Passy of the French Chamber and his associates that the circular be communicated to those who are in favor of its object; moral support of the United States Government sought. Hog products: Incloses copy of resolutions of the Chicago Board of Trade relative to the prohibi. tion by Germany and France of the importation of American hog products; earnest remon strance against the inju-tice of the prohibition; importance of present memorial; injuriouseflect of France's insistence upon what is regarded as an unnecessary and unjust discrimination against the United States; healthfulness of American pork; magnitude of the question; no suggestions of retaliation on our part; the subject should be pressed upon the attention of the French Government.

Hog products: The present not an opportune moment for presenting the question to the French Government; the prohibition is not persisted in upon sanitary grounds; the govern ment in favor of removing the prohibition, but can not now. in view of existing complications, be expected to press the matter upon the Chambers; all attention engaged by the exhibition, General Boulanger's trial, and the coming elec tions: suggests postponement of the subject until after the election of the new Chamber in the autumn.

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1889. Mr. Reid to Mr. Blaine..... Oct. 19

Same to same..

Nov. 15

Hog products: The French Government invited
to inspect meats of that class in the Universal
Exhibition; call of Mr. Reid and General
Franklin upon Mr. Spuller; note verbale in-
closed; Mr. Spuller favorably inclined, but
there were difficulties in the way; the idea of
protection to French producers; Mr. Spuller
himself a free-trader, but the tendency of the
new Chamber he thought was in the opposite
direction; he will probably favor the free ad-
mission of American pork products.
Passports: Application for a passport by Mr.
Frank R. Blackinton, a resident of Paris since
1871, but who claims legal residence at North
Adams, Mass.; during his residence abroad he
has frequently returned to the United States,
but does not know when he will return there
to live; at present he has no intention nor
desire to do so; passport refused; many Amer-
icans in Europe in Mr. Blackinton's position;
result of refusing them passports; instructions
requested.

Mr. Blaine to Mr. Reid..... Dec. 2 Passports: Application by Mr. Frank R. Black

inton; his birth; departure from the United
States; residence abroad; visits to the United
States: payment of taxes at North Adams; his
domicile; his intentions; passports only for cit
izens of the United States; who are citizens;
Mr. Blackinton's status; favorable action on
Mr. Blackinton's application can not be directed.

GERMANY.

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1889.

Mr. Coleman to Mr. Blaine.. Sept. 16 Military service cases: Report on those arising

between October 11, 1888, and September 16,
1889; inclo-ed favorable decisions of all but
three; the exceptions; inherent rights of a
State to expel foreigners when self-interest and
public welfare dictate such a course; cause of
the imposition of military fines.
Claim of Albert Bernhard: A paper found in the
archives of the legation at Paris, showing
Bernhard to have joined the "Ligue des Pa-
triotes," sent by Mr. Reid to Mr. Phelps;
copy inclosed.

Samoan Affairs: The German minister's assur-
ance that his Government desires to act in a
spirit of friendliness and comity towards the
United States in relation to Samoan affairs;
German fleet ordered to return to Samoan
waters; allegation of interference in affairs at
Apia by United States vice-consul; the Depart
ment uninformed as to instructions of the Ger-
man fleet; its confidence in the disposition of
the treaty powers to respect the choice of a
king by the Samoan people; an alleged news.
paper interview in the United States with the
United States consul-general at Apia referred
to and that officer's disavowal of the senti-
ments there ascribed to him; departs confi-
dence in his good will toward his colleagues
and towards a settlement of the difficulties in
Samoa; indifference of this Government as to
what chief may be at the head of affairs;
causes of complaint arising among consular
officers at Apia to be taken up by their respect-
ive Governments on occasion.
Samoan affairs: Purport of conversation between
Mr. Bayard and Count Von Arco-Valley com-
municated to United States minister at Berlin,
and to be communicated to United States con-
sul at Apia, with instructions to avert friction
between the citizens of the two Governments;
in case questions arise they are to be referred
to respective Governments for decision; sim-
ilar reports from Samoa received at Berlin and
Washington; indifference of both Governments

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