Expulsion of Jews from Jerusalem and Jaffa: Copy of notes from the Porte in regard to, in- closed. Extradition of H. A. Proios: Recognition of his citizenship to be withheld and his passport to be canceled; copy of Department's letter to Proios sent to United States Consul-General Pringle and herewith inclosed. Archæological explorations: Concession beyond the law obtained, giving explorers the owner- ship to certain articles discovered and the right to export them.
Expulsion of Jews from Palestine: It is not sup- posed that Mr. Straus will take a decided ground as to the right of colonization in mass at the joint consideration of the Porte's note, but leave himself at liberty to consider individual cases of American Jews. Publication of the Bible in Turkish granted. De- cision as to the binding force of Aali Pasha's note deferred.
Archæological explorations: Satisfaction of the Department that permission will be granted representatives of the University of Pennsyl vania to make explorations in Assyria and Babylonia.
CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE LEGATION OF TURKEY AT WASHINGTON.
Mavroyeni Bey to Mr. Bay. ard.
Mr Bayard to Mavroyeni Bey.
Expulsion of Jews from Palestine: Jews not al- lowed to remain over three months in Pales- tine; the conditions on which the sojourn is per- mitted.
Mar 5 Expulsion of Jews from Palestine: Note of the 2d instant received; the matter pending at Constantinople; certificates as to intention not given citizens going abroad.
1106 Mavroyeni Bey to Mr. Bay- Oct. 30 Expulsion of Jews from Palestine: The regu
1107 Mr. Rives to Mavroyeni Bey.
lations recited in note of the 2d instant only applicable to Jews emigrating in a body, and no obstacle will be raised to the sojourn of others.
Nov. 3 Expulsion of Jews from Palestine: Note announc- ing that the regulations relative to the sojourn of Jews in Palestine apply only to those emi- grating in a body, received.
Suppression of the corvée: The adhesion of the United States asked by Egypt to the partial suppression of the corvée: This relates to the law requiring labor not exceeding thirty days on dikes. canals, etc.; enforced labor proper and necessary on account of the great expense; indefinite abolition of the corvée contemplated by European powers signing at London; France and Russia objected to this decree; the powers now asked to assent to a partial suspension of the corvée, $1,250,000 to be appropriated for the employment of voluntary labor; the thirty days' limit to remain in force or be extended if nec- essary; draught of decree inclosed. Feb. 4 Suppression of the corvée: Neither the approval nor disapproval of the United States called for in the matter of the khedival decree suppress- ing the corvée: The United States have no concern in the matter, further than to see that no discrimination against Americans is pro- posed, but as a refusal may embarrass the Khedive, gives a qualified consent; Depart- ment's No. 13 to be consulted; anything in the minister's note or the decree conflicting with these instructions to be reported, and copies of the note and decree sent for the files of the Department.
Increase in number of American tourists from a 1631 dozen, in the winter of 1884-'85, to nearly 2,000 in 1887-'88; climate delightful; no American colony and the good offices of the United States representatives frequently required; considera- tion shown them by the Khedive and other Egyptians; greater numbers of Americans ex- pected in the future.
Mar. 7 Satisfaction of the Department with his efforts to promote the interests of Americans. A publication showing the importance of Ameri- can missions in Egypt as an educating agency, to which reference has been so often made, in- closed.
1114 Mr. Scott to Mr. Bayard Sept. 3 Closing of Venezuelan ports against Curacao con- (No. 187).
templated: Expulsion of three Venezuelans from Curaçao demanded, with the threat of stop- ping all intercourse if it were not done; the de- mand refused by the governor of Curaçao; sub- stance of the governor's reply; the serious in- jury which will result to American commerce; blockade of Venezuelen ports by Holland, as- sisted by England, reported probable.
1115 Mr. Bayard to Mr. Scott Sept. 22 Closing of Venezuelan ports against Curaçao: (No. 126).
Such a measure viewed with great concern; similar case in 1882 and 1883 when duty of 30 per cent. levied on foreign goods transshipped in a foreign colony en route; decree revoking it; the transference of merchandise from one United States vessel to the other at Curaçao not a break in the voyage; the measure, if a suspension of commercial intercourse with the United States, will provoke remonstrance and countervailing measures.
1116 Mr. Scott to Mr. Bayard Oct. 17 Closing of Venezuelan ports against Curacao: (No. 194).
1117 Mr. Bayard to Mr. Scott (No. 136).
The trouble between the two countries settled by the expulsion of two of the three refugees. Nov. 8 Closing of Venezuelan ports against Curaçao: The cause removed, but the principle continu: ing; the views of the Department to be presented to the Venezuelan Government, informally stating that the right contended for would be insisted on should occasion arise.
1118 Mr. Scott to Mr. Bayard Nov. 30 Closing of Venezuelan ports against Curaçao: (No. 204).
1119 Same to same (No. 210)
The views of the Department will be commu. nicated to the Venezuelan Government.
Dec. 23 Closing of Venezuelan ports against Curaçao: The Department's views concurred in by the Venezuelan minister who promises that no damage shall result to American commerce.
1120 Mr. Bayard to Mr. Scott Mar. 22 (No. 156).
1121 Same to same (No. 159)
Visiting United States vessels not permitted to the United States consul at Puerto Cabello un- less furnished with a permit in writing; a gen. eral regulation dispensing with a written per- mit in such cases to be asked of the Venezuelan Government.
Apr. 12 Law requiring delivery of ship's papers to Vene- zuelan customs officers: Instructions of De- cember 4, 1885, to protest against the law re- peated; previous correspondence on the sub- ject; report to be made; correspondence in re- gard to a similar law of Colombia which was repealed.
Obsequies of General Paez, an account of the....
Law requiring the delivery of all ship's papers to the customs authorities at the port of entry in Venezuela will be examined into and ob- jections to it presented to that Government; delay advised in view of the disturbed political condition.
Obsequies of General Paez: President Lopez's letter to President Cleveland inclosed. Law requiring delivery of ship's papers to Vene- zuelan customs officers: The matter not to be deterred until the establishment of a more re- sponsible government, but to be presented now. Law requiring delivery of ship's papers to Vene- zuelan customs officers: Note to the minister of foreign affairs inclosed.
1130 To the diplomatic officers July 26 Life-saving institutions, Reports, designation, and of the United States in
Conference of American States for the settlement of disputes by arbitration: Invitations to be ex- tended to American Governments to attend. addresses of, to be procured for the Treasury: that Department will give its reports in return. Maritime conference: Invitations to be extended to maritime powers to confer at Washington upon the means of securing greater safety for life and property at sea; the special subjects for discussion enumerated.
Aug. 20 Passports: Forms of applications for, and general instructions in regard to, inclosed.
1133 To the consular officers of Aug. 25 the United States.
1134 Proclamation by the President.
Apr. 16 Tonnage duties removed on vessels coming from the ports of the island of Guadeloupe.
The Presidential election: Englishmen, induced to become United States citizens by Mr. Cleve lind's friendly attitude towards Great Britain, alarmed by his hostility on the fishery question; if it be merely to gain popularity, to be changed after his re-election, will vote for him. California evenly divided between the parties; Mr. Harrison an enemy to British interests; the balance of power with naturalized Englishmen; confidential advice as to Mr. Cleveland's policy requested that Englishmen may be advised how to vote.
The Presidential election: Either political party openly favoring Great Britain would lose popularity; the Democratic party aware of this, yet desirous of maintaining friendly relations with Great Britain and settling Canadian questions; allowance to be made on account of the approaching election; every reason to believe that Mr. Cleveland, while maintaining his position, will be conciliatory; an article from the "New York Times" inclosed. The Murchison correspondence shown to Mr. Bayard by Lord Sackville, who said his letter was meant to be kept private; amazement and condemnation of Mr. Bayard expressed to him; reflections subsequently made by Lord Sackville in newspaper interviews upon the Presi dent and Senate; Lord Salisbury's attention to be called to the matter, and confidence expressed that he will disapprove it.
Lord Salisbury absent from town; will see him the 28th; is it certain Lord Sackville was not incorrectly reported?
The motives of the President and Senate in regard to Canadian questions impugned in his correspondence and in public interviews by Lord Sackville, and his usefulness at an end; public sentiment aroused; Lord Salisbury should understand the necessity of immediate action.
Lord Salisbury declines to act until receipt of Lord Sackville's precise language and explanation; the letter alone not regarded as warranting his recall; a recall will end his career; not so a dismissal by the United States, for which there are precedents; delay on the part of the British Government anticipated; advises dismissal, if effective action is necessary; this view supported by the London press; the requirements of comity satisfied; explanations can follow.
A letter written by C. F. Murchison, an Englishman, naturalized in the United States, to Lord Sackville, asking advice how he and his fellow countrymen (Englishmen, naturalized citizens of the United States) should vote at the
PAPERS RELATING TO THE CASE OF LORD SACKVILLE-Continued.
5 Report by the Secretary of State to the PresidentContinued.
6 Mr. Bayard to Lord Sackville.
Presidential election for the best interests of England, and containing reflections upon the United States Government in regard to contro- versies with Great Britain; reply made by Lord Sackville giving the advice and sanctioning the aspersions on the United States Govern. ment; subsequent utterances of Lord Sackville reported in newspapers impugning the faith of the United States, which have not been pub- licly denied; the question whether such con duct is compatible with the dignity of the United States; the complete severance of the original allegiance of Englishmen settled by treaty of 1870; advises that the attention of the Attorney- General of the United be called to section 5335, United States Revised Statute (quoted), as bear- ing upon Murchison's conduct; the facts and sentiments of the United States Government communicated to the British; necessary to consider whether intercourse throngh the pres ent British minister shall not be discontinued; precedents for such action.
Lord Sackville's continuance in his present offi- cial position not compatible with the good rela.. tions of the two Governments; a passport in- closed.
Mr. Bayard to Mr. Phelps Oct. 30 Lord Sackville informed that his continuance in (telegram).
Lord Sackville to Mr. Bay- Oct. 30 ard
Mr. Bayard to Mr. Phelps Oct. 31 (No. 990).
his present official position is no longer accepta- ble, and a passport given him; another chan- nel of intercourse between the two Govern- ments necessary; Her Majesty's Government to be so informed. Acknowledging the receipt of the letter request- ing his withdrawal and of the passport which it inclosed.
Reflections upon the conduct of Lord Sackville; he has been informed that his official position is no longer acceptable; copies of the Sackville- Murchison correspondence, of the interviews with Lord Sackville, published in the New York Tribune, and the report of the Secretary of State to the President, inclosed
Mr. Phelps to Mr. Bayard Nov. 2 Lord Salisbury informed of the Murchison letter (No. 842).
and newspaper interviews reflecting upon the President and Senate of the United States; that public sentiment was aroused; that the United States Government declined intercourse through him and requested his recall; reply of Lord Salisbury that the letter being private was not sufficient cause for recall, and that action could not be taken until informed of the language and explanation of Lord Sackville; that a recall would ruin his prospects--not necessarily so a dismissal by the United States; believed that the British Government would neither act quickly nor decisively and would prefer action to be taken by the United States Government; This only inferred from the remarks of Lord Salisbury; the impossibility of Lord Sack- ville's remaining at Washington conceded by the London press at first, his dismissal now considered an affront to Great Britain; the lan- guage used by Lord Sackville, and details re- quested for Lord Salisbury; cablegrams to and from the Department; correspondence with Lord Salisbury and extracts from London papers inclosed. Correspondence in regard to the Sackville-Murchi- son incident given to press by the British Gov- ernment, and will probably be laid before Parlia ment the 8th instant; opinions expressed in Parliament will be communicated; delay in pub- lishing the correspondence of the Department until informed of the proposed action of Great Britain advised; cable dispatch, the published Sackville correspondence, and extracts from London papers, inclosed.
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