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August, 1916.

treaty. N. Y. Times, Sept. 8, 1916; N. Y. Times, Aug. 5, 15, 25, 1916; this Journal, 8:367.

14 CHINA-UNITED STATES. The following commission has been appointed under the peace treaty between the two countries: For China: Hon. Wellington Koo; for the United States: Hon. Andrew D. White and Hon. H. J. Horst of Norway; umpire: Hon. H. L. Hammarskjöld, Premier of Sweden.

15 GREAT BRITAIN. Statement issued relative to delay in forwarding mails. N. Y. Times, Aug. 15, 1916.

16 GREAT BRITAIN-UNITED STATES. Treaty signed for the protection of insect-destroying birds.

20 PARAGUAY. Dr. Manuel Franco took office as President. Washington Post, Aug. 21, 1916.

24 HAITI-UNITED STATES. Protocol signed amplifying the financial treaty of September 16, 1915. N. Y. Times, Aug. 25, 1916.

28 GERMANY-ITALY. On August 27 Italy informed Germany, through Switzerland, that owing to the assistance given by Germany to Austria, Italy considered that a state of war existed with Germany as from August 28. N. Y. Times, Aug. 28, 1916.

27 GREECE-BULGARIA. Bulgarian troops occupy all but one of the Greek forts at Kavala. N. Y. Times, Aug. 28, 1916.

27 AUSTRIA-HUNGARY-ROUMANIA.

Roumania declared war on Austria-Hungary to date from 9 p. m., August 27. N. Y. Times, Aug. 29, 1916.

28 GERMANY. Embargo placed on the importation of all tobacco except Turkish. N. Y. Times, Sept. 6, 1916.

28 GERMANY-ROUMANIA. Germany declared war on Roumania. N. Y. Times, Aug. 29, 1916.

30 GREECE. Greek revolutionists at Salonica seized the barracks of the Greek infantry and proclaimed a provisional government, calling upon the people to combine with the Allies and drive out the Bulgarians. N. Y. Times, Aug. 31, 1916.

31 BULGARIA-ROUMANIA. The Roumanian minister to Bulgaria asked for his passports. N. Y. Times, Sept. 1, 1916.

31 ROUMANIA-TURKEY. Turkey delivered a declaration of war to the Roumanian Minister at 8 p. m., Aug. 31. N. Y. Times, Sept. 2, 1916.

September, 1916.

BULGARIA-ROUMANIA. Bulgaria formally declared war on Roumania. N. Y. Times, Sept. 2, 1916.

2 GREECE. The Allies submitted new demands on Greece, relative to Allied control of posts and telegraphs, dismissal of enemy agents in Greece, and necessary assurance as to Greek subjects guilty of complicity in espionage, etc. N. Y. Times, Sept. 6, 1916.

3 GREECE. The Allies seized four German and three Austrian ships in the Greek harbor of Piraeus.

3 CHINA-JAPAN. Japan presented to China demands for apologies, indemnities and certain rights in Southern Manchuria and Eastern Mongolia, by way of reparation for the alleged attack on Japanese troops at Chang Chiatum, Aug. 13, 1916. N. Y. Times, Sept. 13, 1916.

5 UNITED STATES. Neutrality proclamation issued in the war between Germany and Italy.

5 UNITED STATES. Note sent to Allied Powers refusing to treat all undersea craft as war vessels. N. Y. Times, Sept. 6, 1916.

7 DENMARK-UNITED STATES. The United States Senate advised the ratification of the treaty for the purchase of the Danish West Indies. On Sept. 26, the lower House of Denmark approved the treaty. On Sept. 27, the Danish Parliamentary Committee decided that a plebiscite should be held in the islands before the sale is submitted to the Rigsdag. N. Y. Times, Sept. 27, 28, 1916. 8 CENTRAL AMERICAN COURT. The court decided in favor of Salvador in the suit against Nicaragua on the ground of infringement of rights in Fonseca Bay by the treaty of Nicaragua with the United States signed Aug. 5, 1914, ratifications of which were exchanged June 22, 1916. Honduras has also brought suit before the court. Announcement has been made that Nicaragua will not accept the decision of the court. On Sept. 14, 1916, the court announced that sixty days would be given Nicaragua in which to reply to the claim of Salvador. N. Y. Times, Sept. 9, 15, 1916.

8 UNITED STATES. The President signed the General Revenue Bill which carries provisions giving the President power to take drastic retaliatory steps against interference with American commerce by belligerent nations. Text: N. Y. Times, Sept. 8,

September, 1916.

12 ARGENTINE REPUBLIC SPAIN. The Senate of Argentine Republic agreed to the ratification of the arbitration treaty with Spain. Washington Post, Sept. 13, 1916.

13 JAPAN-RUSSIA-UNITED STATES. Japan and Russia replied to the American request for information touching the RussoJapanese convention signed September 3. Formal assurances were given that the "open door" policy and the integrity of China were not menaced. Text of notes: N. Y. Times, Sept. 15, 1916.

14 GREECE. Germany officially announced that the commander of the Greek forces stationed at Serai, Drama and Kavala, having appealed to the German commander for protection against the pressure of the Allies, the entire Greek force will be interned in Germany until Greece is free of invaders. On Sept. 20 it was reported that Greece had demanded the release of these Greek troops. N. Y. Times, Sept. 15, 21, 1916.

15 GREAT BRITAIN. Measures adopted for restricting the trade of the United States with Holland and the Scandinavian countries in certain prohibited articles. N. Y. Times, Sept. 16, 1916.

22 GREAT BRITAIN-UNITED STATES. Great Britain notified the United States that the 38 Germans, Austrians and Turks seized on the American steamer China, on Feb. 18, 1916, would be released and would leave Sydney, N. S. W., Sept. 28, 1916. N. Y. Times, Sept. 23, 1916.

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Defense of the Realm Regulations made to May 23, 1916, reproduced in consolidated form, with notes, table of regulations, and orders made under the regulations. 2d edition. 8d.

Economic conference of the Allies. Recommendations of the, held at Paris June 14, 15, 16, and 17, 1916.

International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea. Order in Council further postponing the coming into operation of the Merchant Shipping Convention Act, 1914, until January 1, 1917. May 23, 1916. (St. R. & O. 1916, 385.) 11⁄2d.

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Armed merchant vessels, Memorandum of Department of State showing views of Government in regard to status of, in neutral ports and on high seas. April 27, 1916. 7 p. (S. doc. 420.) Paper, 5c.

Bolivia, agreement effected by exchange of notes between United States and, terminating Art. 34 [relating to deserters from vessels] of treaty of commerce of May 13, 1858. Signed, October 4-5, 1915. (Treaty series, 32A.)

Claims, Adjustment of international pecuniary. Address delivered at the Lake Mohonk Conference on International Arbitration by Edwin M. Borchard. May 18, 1916. 8 p. (S. doc. 455.) Paper, 5c.

Dominican Customs Receivership, Report of ninth fiscal period, under the American-Dominican convention of 1907, Jan. 1-Dec. 31, 1915, together with summary of commerce March 22, 1916. 60 p. il. Bureau of Insular Affairs.

Haiti, Treaty between the United States and, regarding the finances, economic development and tranquility of Haiti. Signed Sept. 16, 1915. (Treaty series, 623.) State Dept.

International High Commission, Address delivered before conference of, at Buenos Aires, April 4, 1916, by W. G. McAdoo, Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. 8 p. (S. doc. 438.) Paper, 5c.

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Ireland, Report relative to safety and well-being of American citizens in, in response to resolution. June 13, 1916. 2 p. (S. doc. 462.) State Dept.

League to Enforce Peace, Address of President of United States, at meeting of, May 27, 1916. 6 p.

Merchant Marine. Report to accompany H. R. 15455 creating shipping board, naval auxiliary, merchant marine, and regulating carriers by water engaged in foreign and interstate commerce of United States. May 9, 1916. 74 p. (H. rp. 659, pt. 1.) Paper, 5c.

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