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June 17

The government bill to suppress social democratic
demonstrations lost in the Reichstag by a vote
of 57 to 251; the political effect of the attempt
upon the Emperor's life discussed; the resigna-
tion of Doctor Falk.

The congratulations of the President upon the
escape of the Emperor from assassination.
The Emperor's condition not one of immediate
danger; the regency of the Crown Prince an
ticipated; the congress to meet in Berlin.
The regency of the Crown Prince; Dr. Falk with-
draws his resignation; the Prussian Govern-
ment proposes the dissolution of the Reichstag;
the proposition will be acceded to by the imperial
council; the belief in a widespread conspiracy
against society on the part of the socialists, pre-

vails.

The thanks of the Crown Prince for the congratu-
lations of the President.

Cases of Ganzenmuller and Weil, naturalized citi-
zens: Ordered to leave Baden, because their
exemption from military service as American
citizens, was of bad influence; action taken under
Baden law; protest of legation; report of Consul
Smith, and note of Mr. Von Bülow. (See dis-
patch, August 7.)

The congress convenes; England offers to with-
draw her fleet if Russia will withdraw her army;
attitude of Austria undeveloped; confidence in
the maintenance of peace; Mr. Taylor received
by Prince Bismarck.

July 1 General Grant visits Berlin; is received and dines
with the Crown Prince; a military review held
in his honor; Mr. Taylor's audience with the
empress; Prince Bismarck and General Grant;
Mr. Coleman's retention requested.
Case of Willimek: May return to Germany under
"two years" clanse of treaty; must be provided
with documents to establish character and iden-
tity.

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Aug. 7

The treaty of Berlin: No permanent basis of peace
established; religious liberty accorded to Rou-
mania, Bulgaria, and Roumelia.
Case of Julius Baumer: May return to Germany
under "two years clause of treaty; Germany
declines to make compensation.

The case of Ganzenmuller: His last letter claim-
ing citizenship and protection of legation, dated
June 12; case settled by his applying the next
day, June 13, for Baden citizenship. Analogous
cases; correspondence; trouble occasioned by
failure of naturalized citizens to observe local
regulations applicable alike to natives and
foreigners. (See following dispatch.)

Sept. 27 Naturalization cases: The settlement of just claims
complicated by unwarrantable ones; treaty stipu
lations observed; naturalization often sought as
a means of protection from military service; the
necessity for the test of intention clause of treaty,
i. e., the "two years" clause, demonstrated.
Action of Germany in naturalization cases occasions
satifaction; the Willimek case.
Requesting a limitation of consular demand for
samples of goods shipped to the United States;
and that consuls shall not allow inspection of
samples deposited with them.
Consuls will be instructed not to permit inspection
of samples; Treasury regulations as to samples.
Contribution of German Emperor to yellow-fever
fund.

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request for opinions respecting the result of the
change in method of appointment to the civil
service. The change still in progress. The lim-
itations and conditions under which the principle
of competition ought to be applied cannot be
said to have been placed beyond question. The
practical permanence of tenure (although legally
at pleasure) of office, as well deserving of atten-
tion as the rules of admission to the service.

The competitive system more generally intro-
duced into the Indian service than into any of
the other great services. The questions pro-
posed appear to be such as could only be an-
swered by politicians in a parliamentary debate.
Editorial from the Times of December 5 upon
the Eastern question.

Mr. Welsh arrives in London the 12th; is intro-
duced to Lord Derby on the 14th, and has an
audience of the Queen at Windsor on the 22d;
on which occasion Mr. Pierrepont took leave.
Parliament opened. The Queen's speech read by
the lord chancellor.
The Franconia-Strath Clyde case: Collision, with
loss of life, off Dover, within two miles and a
half of land; master of Franconia tried for
manslaughter; convicted; judgment quashed
upon appeal-the Lord Chief Justice, with ma-
jority of court, holding that no action would lie
because no jurisdiction to try causes arising be-
low low-water mark, and within area of terri-
torial waters, had been conferred by Parliament;
territorial waters, below low-water mark, out-
side the area of common-law jurisdiction, yet
within the nation; act of Parliament required
to give jurisdiction; speech of Lord Cairns in-
troducing bill to confer jurisdiction; territorial
waters defined to be national waters within
cannon-shot, or one marine league, of shore;
American and European authorities cited.
Mar. 15 Inclosing and commending a report by Mr. Nadal
upon the organization of the British diplomatic

Mar. 29

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Mr. Welsh to Mr. Evarts.... Apr. 4

service.

The refusal of British consul at Tamatave, Mad-
agascar, to entertain complaints of Americans
against British subjects, due to treaty restric-
tions upon his jurisdiction; Great Britain will
ing to consider proposals for enlargement of
consular jurisdiction.

Case of E. O'M. Condon to be brought to attention
of British Government.

The Eastern question: Lords Carnarvon and
Derby retire from the cabinet; Lord Salisbury
appointed minister for foreign affairs; his cir-
cular dispatch defining the position of Great
Britain respecting the treaty of San Stefano;
the ministry firm and united; a sentiment of
uneasiness prevails. (See Mr. Maynard's dis-
patches April 3 and 29.)

Apr. 15 Inquiring if representation at monetary confer
ence will commit Great Britain to double stand-
ard.

Attendance commits to no special line of policy...
May conference consider standards of currency
with view to adoption of a uniform and universal
system.

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June 22

Qualified acceptance of invitation to monetary con-
ference.

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Report of royal commission upon extradition: Ex-
tradition founded upon two principles-common
interest, to insure punishment of crime, and
local interest, to be freed from the presence of
the criminal; extradition should be granted
whether there be extradition treaty or not with
demanding nation; treaties desirable to regulate
form of procedure, to list crimes, and to save
from extradition offenders of a purely political
character; the same reason holds for the extra-

GREAT BRITAIN-Continued.

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The injuries suffered by our fishing fleet at For-
tune Bay discussed. The position that the
treaty rights of American fishermen may be af
fected by local provincial legislation inadmissi
ble. If it shall appear at any time necessary to
formulate regulations respecting the enjoyment
of such rights, such regulations can only be es-
tablished by convention between the two gov.

ernments.

Condon case: Further correspondence
The thanks of the Lords of the Admiralty for the
reception accorded the British fleet at Newport.
Lord Salisbury to reply to Mr. Evarts's fishery
dispatches: Extract from Daily Chronicle re-
specting the Fortune Bay outrage.

Form of notice and protest to be used in the event
of the payment of the fishery award.
Reply of Lord Salisbury: The validity of the Hali-
fax award maintained.

Reply of Lord Salisbury to complaint in Fortune
Bay fishery case: British sovereignty, as regards
those waters, is limited in its scope by the en-
gagements of the Treaty of Washington, which
cannot be modified or affected by any municipal
legislation.

Receipt of above acknowledged

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The Halifax award paid: the protest delivered to
Lord Salisbury.

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Communicating information as to the trade in am-
munition between the Montana Indians and the
British Possessions.

211 Sir E. Thornton to Mr. Evarts July 11 Requesting agreement upon rules and regulations

for the transportation of dutiable merchandise
between Canada and the United States, as pro-
vided for in Article XXX, Treaty of Washington.
Inquiring if Canada will grant reciprocal right to
American vessels to aid those wrecked or disabled
in Canadian waters, which the United States is
ready, by act of Congress, to accord to Canadian
vessels in its waters.

Changes in regulations under Article XXX, Treaty
of Washington, to be announced by each govern-
ment to the other. Transmitting amendments.
Case of tug Champion: Reciprocal action respect-
ing disabled vessels desirable.

Case of steamboat Nellie: Canadian customs regu
lations in conflict with clause of Treaty of Wash-
ington insuring free navigation of the Stickine.
Requesting acceptance of international sailing
regulations for the prevention of collisions at
sea, as submitted.
Same subject: Accepting regulations.

Amendments to regulations under Article XXX,
Treaty of Washington, accepted by Canada.
Requesting exemption from contagious diseases
act, for American cattle: The law of the United
States respecting importation of hides and cattle.

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