CHINA.

Policy of the United States toward China
explained in a dispatch to Mr. Bancroft
last summer. Policy of 1868 adhered to.
The rights acquired by treaty to be in-
sisted on. American citizens and property
to be protected. Inclosures: Mr. Fish to
Mr. Bancroft, August 31, 1869, in which
the relations between the United States
and China are reviewed at length. (Sev-
eral inclosures in that dispatch.)

Proposing combined action of the maritime
powers for the extermination of piracy.
Inclosure: Count Bismarck to Baron
Gerolt, January 29, 1870.

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Feb. 25

Same subject..

330

Mar. 28

Same subject. The British forces will co-
operate.

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219 Mr. Fish to Baron Mar. 31 Gerolt.

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President takes pleasure in complying with
Count Bismarck's request. Coöperation
to be limited to cases of recognized piracy.

Mr. Fish to the April 4 Requesting instructions to be given to

Secretary

the Navy.

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Admiral Rogers to coöperate with the
other maritime powers for the suppres-
sion of piracy. Objects of the coöpera-
tion and how it is to be carried out.
Expedition to Corea for the negotiation
of a treaty for the protection of ship-
wrecked sailors of the United States.
Coöperative action of the maritime powers
for the suppression of piracy.
Instructions for proceeding to Corea for the
purpose of negotiating a treaty for the
protection of American seamen. In-
closure: Five dispatches of Mr. George
F. Seward to Mr. W. H. Seward, num-
bered respectively 281, 282, 292, 294, and
317.

A comprehensive review of the political
and commercial relations between the
United States and China.

The riot at Tientsin; causes thereof. In-
closures: A. Joint dispatch of the repre-
sentatives of the treaty powers to Prince
Kung, June 24, 1870. B. Prince Kung to
Mr. Low, June 25, 1870. C. An imperial
decree, June 26. D. Mr. Meadows to Mr.
Low, June 22, 1870. E. Mr. Meadows to
Mr. Low, June 24, 1870.

July 16 Relations between China and Corea..

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The riot at Tientsin; further accounts of
the same. Inclosures: A. Mr. Fontainier
to Count Rochechouart, June 21, 1870. B.
Ma Sin to the foreign office. C. Prince
Kung to the representatives of foreign
powers, June 26, 1870. D. Prince Kung
to Mr. Low, June 29, 1870. E. Mr. Low
to Prince Kung, June 30, 1870. F. Prince
Kung to Mr. Low, June 29, 1870. G. Proc-
lamation of Tsang-Kwoh-fau, July 10,
1870. Report of Tsang-Kwoh-fau respect-
ing the Tientsin riot, July 14, 1870.
Same subject. Views of the Protestant mis-
sionaries. Criticism on the same. In-
closures: 1. Mr. Stanley to Mr. Low, July
9, 1870. 2. Mr. Stanley to Captain Tay-
lor, August 12, 1870. 3. Extract from
Shanghai Courier of July 29, 1870.
The same subject. Demands of the French
chargé d'affaires. The condition of things
unsatisfactory.

Aug. 24 Same subject. Excitement continues. Con-
dition at Swatow. Importance of an offi-
cial denial of the stories that caused the
riots. Offensive proclamation of the
magistrate of Tientsin. Delay in pun-
ishing offenders does not promise well for
the future. Fans sold in Tientsin with
pictures of the riots. Mr. Low's con-
tinued efforts with the Chinese govern-
ment. Inclosures: A. Mr. Ashman to Mr.
Low, July 25, 1870. B. Prince Kung to
Mr. Low, July 29, 1870. C. Proclamation
of the prefect of Tientsin, June 10, 1870.
D. Prince Kung, August 10, 1870.
Sept. 17 Departure of the missionaries from Chefa.
Mr. Low thinks it precipitate and un-
called for. Inclosures: A. Mr. Capp to
Mr. Low, September 2, 1870. B. Mr.
Nevins to Mr. Holmes, August 29, 1870.
C. Report of the British consul, Septem-
ber 2, 1870. D. Mr. Holmes to Admiral
Kellett, August 31, 1870. E. Admiral
Kellett to Mr. Holmes, August 31, 1870.
F. Mr. Holmes to Admiral Kellett, August
31, 1870. G. Admiral Kellett to Mr.
Holmes, August 31, 1870. H. Mr. Mateer to
Mr. Hollwill, August 30, 1870. I. Mr. Low
to Mr. Capp, &c., September 14, 1870. J.
Mr. Low to Mr. Wade, September 17, 1870.
K. Proclamation of the prefect of Tung-
Chow, September 2, 1870. L. Proclama-
tion of chief military mandarin of Tung-
Chow, September 2, 1870.

Sept. 26 Withdrawal of the missionaries from Tung-
Chow. General views on the situation.
Effect of the news of the surrender of
Sedan. Meeting of the diplomatic corps.
Inclosures: A. Mr. Low to Prince Kung,
September 3, 1870. B. Prince Kung to
Mr. Low, September 24, 1870. C. Prince
Kung to Mr. Low, September 11, 1870.

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1870. Nov. 1

Instructions to telegraph to Bancroft to
ascertain whether hostilities would be
suspended in Chinese waters and coöpera-
tive action had for protection of lives and
property; and if answer favorable to com-
municate Washburne, who would make
same proposals to French government.
Also, to inform Lord Granville, verbally,
of his action.

Lord Granville says what is proposed has
already been done.

Modifying telegram of the day before
Further instructions on same subject

2 North German government accepts the
policy of this government. Mr. Bancroft
will communicate with Mr. Washburne.
His representations to Prince Kung are re-
garded as too strong an assurance of for-
bearance.

He proposes to send the missionaries back
to Tung-Chow in the Benicia.
Mr. Moran will be instructed to thank the
British government for the removal of
the American residents from Tung-Chow.

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Nov. 29

Inclosing copies of the reports asked for,
which show that, by a series of observa-
tions, the true line is 4,763 feet north of the
recognized line. Inclosure: Captain Heap
to Major General Hancock, July 9, 1870.
The collector at Pembina informs the Treas-
ury Department of the result of the obser-
vations taken as above. Inclosure: Mr.
Storer to the Secretary of the Treasury,
June 23, 1870.
Acknowledging receipt of the foregoing.
Suggesting that no steps be taken until
British government can be informed.
Mr. Davis to Mr. Aug. 15 Instructing him to inform the British gov-
Motley.

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Mr. Davis to Mr. Aug. 13
Richardson.

ernment of the result of the observations.
Has so informed the British government.
Inclosure: Mr. Motley to Lord Granville,
October 17, 1870.

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249 Mr. Fish to Mr. April 1 Asking information as to the purposes of Thornton.

250 Mr. Thornton to April 2

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the government of Canada with reference
to licenses.

Acknowledging the foregoing..

In further reply. Inclosure: Sir John
Young to Mr. Thornton, April 11, 1870,
and inclosures.

252 Mr. Fish to Mr. April 21 Calling attention to the purpose of the

Thornton.

253 Mr. Thornton to April 22 Mr. Fish.

254 Circular.

Canadian authorities to interfere with
rights vested in the United States by
treaty.
Acknowledging receipt of the foregoing....

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May 16

Treasury Department circular relating to
the in-shore fisheries.

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Discontinuance of fishing license. The
boundaries of Canada. Inclosing: Sir

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255 Mr. Thornton to May 18 Mr. Davis.

John Young to Mr. Thornton, May 14,
1870, with its inclosures.
Inclosing copy of the Canadian act of May
12, 1870.
Instructions to the British naval forces.
Inclosures: 1. Mr. Wolley to Vice-Ad-
miral Wellesley, April 9, 1870. 2. Mr.
Lushington to Mr. Hammond, May 9,
1870. 3. Mr. Rogers to the secretary of
the admiralty, April 30, 1870. 4. Mr.
Wobley to Vice-Admiral Wellesley, May
5, 1870. 5. Mr. Holland to the under-secre-
tary of state for foreign affairs, May 13,
1870. 6. Lord Granville to Sir John
Young, April 30, 1870.

As to the boundaries of Canada and the
rights in the shore fisheries secured to
United States fishermen by the treaty of
1818.

2 Acknowledging the receipt of the above; is
inclined to think that Mr. Fish is right.
June 3 Instructions to commanders of British ves-
sels. Inclosure: Confidential letter from
the colonial secretary to the admiralty,
dated April 12, 1866.

261 Mr. Fish to Mr. June 8 Pointing out a discrepancy in the instruc

Thornton.

262 Mr. Thornton to June 11 Mr. Fish.

263 Mr. Fish to Mr. June 30 Thornton.

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Aug. 25

Mr. Fish.

Aug. 28

Sept. 5

Sept. 13

Sept. 26

Oct. 3

Nov.

Closing of the ports in Prince Edward Island
against American fishermen. Inclosure:
Mr. Hall to Mr. Dart, August 19, 1870.
Same subject

Same subject. Fishing vessels of the United
States about to return. Voyages broken up.
Correspondence with the British admiral
respecting furnishing supplies to Ameri-
can fishermen in colonial ports. Mr. Jack-
son's views of the treaty of 1818. Inclos-
ures: 1. Mr. Jackson to Vice-Admiral Wel-
lesley, August 30, 1870. 2. Vice-Admiral
Wellesley to Mr. Jackson, August 31, 1870.
3. Mr. Jackson to Vice-Admiral Wellesley,
September 1, 1870. 4. Vice-Admiral Wel-
lesley to Mr. Jackson, September 3, 1870.
Asking information as to the practice of the
Nova Scotian authorities.

Laws and course of trade with fishing ves-
sels prior to the reciprocity treaty in his
district.

Same subject as to Halifax district. Gen-
eral abstract of the colonial, dominion,
and imperial laws on this subject.

Oct. 29 Calling attention to the enforcement of the
laws in Canada, and containing general
instructions for the guidance of the con-
suls.

3 The discourteous way in which the Canadian
laws have been enforced. The purpose is
to force a reciprocity treaty.

C.-Naturalization law.

1870.

273 Mr. Motley to May 14 Mr. Fish.

New naturalization bill has received the
royal assent. Inclosure: An act to amend
the law relating to the legal condition
of aliens and British subjects. [May 12,
1870.]

GREECE.

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