GENERAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF AMERICAN STATES ON CONCILIATION AND ARBITRATION, HELD AT WASHINGTON, DECEMBER 10, 1928, TO JANUARY 5, 1929-Continued Date and number 1928 May 14 (955) May 16 (1013) From the Chargé in Peru Subject Information that Department's suggestions are now being considered and that Gondra Treaty will probably be submitted to Congress when it assembles in July. Inability to obtain more than an impression of Peruvian attitude on question of arbitration and conciliation. From the Chargé in Haiti Haitian President's acceptance of suggestions for Conference and his favorable attitude toward arbitration of juridical questions and questions involving national honor. May 17 (550) From the Minister in Paraguay May 24 (679) May 24 (616) May 24 (1946) May 29 (1399) June 4 (915) June 8 (1190) Agreement of Paraguayan Government with suggestions for Conference; its belief that all potential causes of war should be obligatory of arbitration. From the Minister in Nicaragua Acceptability to Nicaraguan Government of suggestions for Conference; probability that no action can be taken in matter of ratification of Gondra Treaty until Congress convenes December 15. Inability to learn Nicaraguan Government's attitude on question of arbitration and conciliation. From the Minister in Honduras Information from Foreign Minister that Honduran Govern- Acceptance by Guatemala of suggestions for Conference. From the Ambassador in Chile Information that in discussion with Foreign Minister regarding probable action of Chilean delegates at December conference, the Minister said that in determining reservations that it would have to make as to arbitration, Chilean Government was influenced by the Tacna-Arica question. From the Minister in the Dominican Republic Intention of Foreign Minister to press for ratification of From the Minister in Salvador Informal information from Salvadoran President that he will submit Gondra Treaty to National Assembly for ratification, that he approves Habana resolution in favor of obligatory arbitration for juridical differences, and that he sympathizes with Department's efforts toward international conciliation, Page 627 630 630 631 632 632 633 634 635 GENERAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF AMERICAN STATES ON CONCILIATION and ArbiTRATION, HELD AT WASHINGTON, DECEMBER 10, 1928, to January 5, 1929— Continued Date and number Subject Page 1928 June 8 (153) June 14 (26) June 14 (920) From the Chargé in Mexico (tel.) Nonobjection of Mexican Government to December conference; acceptability of suggestion as to two delegates; information that matter of obligatory arbitration of juridical questions is being studied, but that Acting Foreign Minister indicated little confidence in its efficacy in disputes between Mexico and a more powerful country. From the Minister in Bolivia (tel.) Information that Gondra Treaty will be ratified by the Congress convening August 6; acceptability to Bolivia of suggestions for Conference, and reiteration of its adherence to principles of arbitration and conciliation. From the Minister in the Dominican Republic 635 636 637 Receipt of formal notification that Dominican Government agrees completely with suggestions for Conference. June 19 To the Chiefs of Diplomatic Missions in Latin America (cir. tel.) 637 June 27 (325) July 3 July 7 (3029) July 9 (1640) July 12 (593) Advice that while Foreign Minister stated he would renew attempts to obtain ratification of Gondra Treaty, and that Argentine Government has always approved arbitration, he is not sanguine of obtaining ratification; receipt of information as to acceptability of date of Conference and names of Argentine delegates. From the Minister in Costa Rica, Temporarily in Washington Readiness of Costa Rican Government to cooperate in Conference; and probability that it will give favorable consideration to conciliation and arbitration proposals, provided that questions previously submitted to arbitration cannot be made subject of arbitration under any general treaty of arbitration. Observation that reservation was made because boundary controversy with Panama, decided in favor of Costa Rica, has not been accepted as settled by Panama. From the Ambassador in Brazil Acceptance by Brazil of invitation to attend December con- Transmittal of official acceptance by Venezuela of invitation Instructions that, in view of Department's circular telegram (Footnote: Extension of de jure recognition to the regime of Dr. Ayora on August 14, 1928.) 638 639 640 641 642 GENERAL INTERNATIONAL Conference of American States on CoNCILIATION AND ARBITRATION, HELd at Washington, December 10, 1928, to JANUARY 5, 1929— Continued Date and number 1928 Sept. 29 (1415) Oct. 13 (114) Oct. 19 (32) From the Chargé in Colombia Subject Impression that, although Colombian Government will be officially represented at Conference and Foreign Minister feels chances of obtaining ratification of Gondra Treaty are good, there is at present little interest in forthcoming Conference and little faith in conventions of arbitration and conciliation. From the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Note from Chilean Government (excerpt printed), accepting invitation to Conference, notifying names of delegates, and declaring that Chile has always vigorously supported progress of arbitration in America. From the Minister in Uruguay (tel.) Page 642 643 643 Information from Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs that attitude of Uruguayan Government relative to arbitration of juridical questions will be the same as at the Rio de Janeiro Conference. EstablishmenT OF PERMANENT COMMISSIONS UNDER TREATY TO AVOID OR PREVENT CONFLICTS BETWEEN THE AMERICAN STATES, SIGNED MAY 3, 1923 (GONDRA TREATY) 1928 Mar. 2 Mar. 26 To the Colombian Minister Invitation to meet with the two other senior American diplomatic agents in Washington to organize the Permanent Commission having its seat at Washington as provided for in the Gondra Treaty; understanding that Uruguayan Foreign Minister is similarly inviting the three senior American diplomatic agents in Montevideo to organize the other Commission. (Sent also, mutatis mutandis, on the same date to the Panaman and Uruguayan Ministers.) To the Colombian Minister Invitation, in view of affirmative replies to invitations of March 2, to meet in the Acting Secretary of State's office on March 29, for the purpose of organizing the Permanent Commission at Washington; information that like notes are being addressed to the Uruguayan Minister and the Panaman Chargé. Undated Report of a Meeting Between the Minister of Uruguay, the Minister of Colombia, and the Chargé d'Affaires ad Interim of Panama on March 29, 1928 Dec. 7 (824) Dec. 22 Appointment by Commission of the Uruguayan Minister as Chairman; decision that Chairman shall notify State Department of any changes in personnel caused by termination of the mission of one of the members. From the Uruguayan Minister Establishment at Montevideo of the Permanent Commission, composed of the Mexican, Peruvian, and Chilean Ministers, and headed by the Mexican Minister as Chairman. To the Uruguayan Minister Acknowledgment of note of December 7. 644 645 645 646 646 GENERAL GOOD OFFICES OF THE UNITED STATES IN THE REESTABLISHMENT OF Diplomatic RELATIONS BETWEEN CHILE AND PERU Date and number 1928 Subject Page July 9 To President Coolidge Receipt of assurances from Chilean and Peruvian Governments, in response to inquiry, that they will renew diplomatic relations and exchange Ministers; information that if the U. S. Government can induce them to exchange Ministers, the Secretary will take up again the question of settlement of Tacna-Arica dispute. To the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) Note for Foreign Minister (text printed) suggesting that Chile signify its readiness to reestablish diplomatic relations with Peru and stating that a similar inquiry is being made of Peruvian Foreign Minister. Instructions to stress importance of an unconditional and friendly acceptance which will avoid any references to Tacna-Arica question or other controversial matters. To the Ambassador in Peru (tel.) Transmittal of note for Foreign Minister and instructions similar in context to those in telegram to the Ambassador in Chile. 647 648 649 July 11 From the Chilean Minister for Foreign Affairs July 12 (73) From the Ambassador in Peru (tel.) July 13 (47) To the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) July 13 (58) July 16 (59) July 17 (77) July 21 (62) Note from Foreign Minister, July 11 (text printed), stating Instructions to present the Secretary's compliments to the President and Foreign Minister and to express his gratification. (Sent also, mutatis mutandis, on the same date, to the Ambassador in Peru.) To the Ambassador in Peru (tel.) Information that the Secretary advised the Chilean and Peruvian Ambassadors that while he would be glad to assist in making arrangements regarding requests for agréments, he believed they would probably be able to arrange this matter themselves; intention of Ambassadors to suggest that representatives be given rank of Ambassador. (Repeated to Chile.) To the Ambassador in Peru (tel.) Desire of Chilean Government to learn whether Peruvian Government will agree to appointment of Ambassadors or only Ministers; instructions to use informal good offices to expedite reply. From the Ambassador in Peru (tel.) 650 651 652 652 653 653 Nonobjection of Peruvian President to appointment of 653 To the Ambassador in Peru (tel.) Readiness of Chilean Government to send message to Congress on July 28 regarding reestablishment of diplomatic relations with Peru and to sign a decree the same day naming its Ambassador; instructions to bring this matter to attention of the proper authorities. GENERAL GOOD OFFICES OF THE UNITED STATES IN THE REESTABLISHMENT OF DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS BETWEEN CHILE AND PERU-Continued Date and number 1928 Subject Page July 23 (82) From the Ambassador in Peru (tel.) 654 Information that President Leguia said he saw no reason why Chile should not go ahead with procedure mentioned in Department's telegram No. 62 of July 21. July 24 (64) To the Ambassador in Peru (tel.) 654 Instructions to confirm as soon as possible whether President Leguia agrees to take the same action as Chilean Government on July 28, so that Chilean Government can take the proposed action the same day. July 24 (83) July 25 (65) July 26 (84) Aug. 1 (84) From the Ambassador in Peru (tel.) Information from President Leguia that under the Constitution his message to Congress at inaugural session is limited to report on past activities and cannot initiate legislation, that Congress is also unable to enact legislation at that session, that he cannot name an Ambassador without approval of Senate, and that he will communicate to Congress immediately after close of the national holidays on July 31. To the Ambassador in Peru (tel.) Receipt by Peruvian Ambassador of telegram stating that President Leguia will send message to Congress on July 28 for establishment of an Embassy in Santiago; agreement of Peruvian and Chilean Ambassadors that simultaneous action will be taken by their Congresses on July 28. From the Ambassador in Peru (tel.) Information that project for establishing an Embassy in Santiago will be submitted to Congress on July 28, that Congress will act upon it after July 31, and that the President cannot name an Ambassador until the position has been legally created. From the Ambassador in Chile (tel.) 655 655 656 656 Appointment of Emiliano Figueroa Larrain as Ambassador to Peru. Aug. 7 From the Peruvian Ambassador 6.56 Approval by Peruvian Congress of bill to create an Embassy in Chile. Aug. 23 (97) From the Ambassador in Peru (tel.) 657 Foreign Minister's request for U. S. good offices for the formal agrément from Chilean Government for Cesar A. Elguera as Ambassador to Chile. Aug. 25 (69) To the Ambassador in Peru (tel.) 657 Information from Chilean Ambassador that his Government is happy to accord agrément for Señor Elguera. Oct. 8 From the Chargé in Peru 657 Remarks of Chilean Ambassador on occasion of the presentation of his letters of credence on October 3, and reply of President Leguia (texts printed). Oct. 8 From the Ambassador in Chile 659 (26) Remarks of Peruvian Ambassador on occasion of the presentation of his letters of credence on October 5, and reply of President Ibanez (texts printed). |