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M. Clav,on 10 Do. BIZ.
DEPARTMENT or STATE,
w .atItSgy.< Apr,l IsfO

u.
WASHINGTON, April 4, lSl9
SRI have just received your OF the Sd instant
respecting the purchase and fitting out ut New York
OF large steamer destined as is ALLEGED for the war
service Of the German empire.
My attention attracted to this subject as soon
took charge ofthe Department Of State and measures
were promptly taken to procure exact information
to the real character and destination of this steamer
The object to ascertain the truth and to collect
facts and necessary information to enable the govern
of the United States to judge and decide how far lin
the present condition OF affairs between your govern
ment and that OF Germany any aid corporation
the part of this government it's officers or citizens
in furherpg the naval and military views of the Ger
man government, might under the circumstan bo
justly regarded violation of the rights of friendly
power The information sought, far as received.
has proved satisfactory and as feel most DESTROYS
disembarsass this question from all doubt and to So
and preserve the relations of good faith and amity
between our respective governments upon the ERNEST
basis by frankly relieving your mind from all an xety
to the which the United States feels bound
and means TO pursue in its conduct the govern
ment OF Denmark, deem it expedient to invite YOU
tt visit Washington as early as convenient to afford
me an opportunity of making the necessary explana-
lions.
am, sir with high consideration your obedient SER
want, JOHN NJ CLAYTON
MIR. STEEN BILLIE,
Charge d'A1ares of Denmark PHILADELPHIA
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Mr.. Doneyson 10 the Secretarv of Stale

W.
[Extractsl BEnLIS, May 0, 1910.
called upon the Foreign Office to-day, for the pur-
pose stating to the Minister my intention to go
Frankfort and that Mr.. Fay charged with the bust
ness Of the legation during my absence Count Buow
received me.
observed in reply that was accredited as he was
aware, TO that government n well to the Prussian
and that my desire in visiting II at this moment
to correct certain erroneous Impressions which had
grown out of the determination President Taylor had
taken in regard to the armament of the United
States in ports and the employment Of officers
with view to the service Of Germany in her with
Denmark; but that my mission to Prussia would be
continued until my should arrive at Berlin
more particular instructions received by me.
Referring again to your communication to Baron
Roenne copy OF which had been left with the Count
he observed that he thought the expression too
which imposed condition the departure Of the
ton now fitting our in the harbor Of New York is not
designed and intended to be- and will not be, employed
by your against any power with which the
United States at peace
The explanation imme dately offered by was that
1t not your intention to convey other idea than
that 1t the duty Of the United States to abstain
from any act which would violate their that
although there suspension Of hostlities between
Germany and Denmark. there not yet a peace and
whilst there probability that the war would be
be understood that II the vessel in question was TO be
used In that It's armament In port of the United
States Illegal and could not be permitted but that
II was far from your intention TO say that that steamer
was never to be used In any war which Germany might
hereafter wage with other nations or with Denmark
herself after the termination Of the present war; and
the eftabli, hment OF peace with Germany
Is proper to remark that the Count had not read
the communication when had my former interview
with him and that the appreciation therein spoken Of
was given in TO my verbal statement Of It's
tents. have every reason however, to believe, after
the reading Of IT. and with the explanation made Of the
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in the above note to the Envey Of the German sonede
ration would supply the OMISSION and convince my
Of the rectude Of intentions towards
her and your desire to maintaa the existing most
amicable relations the preservaton Of which, indeed
none more highly appreciate than my government
does, from deep sense OF their Importance to her.
With the highest consideration. have the honor to
be, Mr. Secretary, your most obedient servant,
SrEEN BILLIE.
The Hon. JOHN NJ CLAYTON,
Secretary of State Of the United States, &c.
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NJ Clayton to Mr.. Fenniken.


WAsHINGroN. April Is, 1910
Sir :--Nour despatches to No So, inclusive have
been we'd From the tenor of your late dispatches
and from other it has been seen, with regret
that somewhat of suspicion has been excited in Dem
mark in regard to the friendly sentiments and inten
tons Of the American government, as to our neutral
relations with that power in its existing with Ger
many. An occasion having just arisen which may be
considered as fair test of purposes and feelings,
hasten to avail myself of its occurrence to comply
with the suggestion you make in your No &c. that this
department should advert to the subject and place it
in proper light for the satisfaction Of the Danish GO
yernment With this object, now transmit copy Of
% note addressed to Baron Won Roenne, Envoy Of the
German confederation here, which the President de-
sires you to communicate, with proper explanations
to the Minister Of Foreign Affairs Of Denmark Upon
the facts and the question which gave origin to that
note, is not my purpose at this time, to dwell be-
cause have recently had several interviews with Mr.
Billie the Danish Minister, the subject, and it will
be his duty to convey to his the
he has received and to communicate also the cores
pondence that has passed the occasion That note
however, will fully explain to you the views and policy
of your government, and you will be strictly guided by
them in your future intercourse with the
near which you reside.
am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant,
}. M. CLATON.
n EI
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he ffOn. JOHN NJ. CLAYTONs
Secretary Of State of the United States.
Mr.. Clayton 10 Mr.. Bile.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE, !
MEt alr WARRINGTON, April IL, 1S49}
SIR.-With the Presidents sanction now transmit
to you copy of note which addressed the 10th
instant by his direction to the Envoy of the German
Confederation, the subject Of the vessel under
stood to be fitting out at New York under his auspices
and for the service of the he represents
II thing more were needed from this government,
beyond the assurances had the honor to make to you
in late interview, the Information contained In that
note impaired In perfect candor, for the of your
government, will doubtless supply the OMISSION and
convince the government of Denmark of the recttude
Of intentions towards her and Of real desire to
maintain the existing most amicabe relations.
have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your
notes Of the 9th and 10th nstants and remain with
great confederation your obedient servant,
JOHN M. CLAYTON.
Mr.. SrrEN BILLIE, &C, Denmark. n
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adds that this opinion supported by the opinion Of
the Supreme Court Of the United States In analogous
with the professional gentleman who before
consulted stated in his note OF the 18th utmo and
that gentleman, in support and explanation Of the
decision Of the Supreme Court Of the United States
In the of" the United States John d. Quincy"
Peterss Reports vol. vi. PIP 445. 466 This decision,
II the undersigned. fully confirms and estab
shes the distinction taken by him in his former note.
in the intention with which the preparations were
made. These preparations, according to the very
terms Of the act must be made within the limits of the
United States and is equally necessary that the in
tenton with respect to the employment of the vessel
thsud be Termed before she leaves the United States
And this must be fixed intention; not conditional
contingent, depending on some future arrangements
The undersigned in his note Of the 18th uitimo, has
positively and solemnly assured the honorable secre
taIy Of State of the United States that the steamer
United States has not been purchased or with
intent to cruise commit hostties against the sub
Jects, citizens or property Of Denmark or any other
power at peace with the United States; and. giving
this he has fully met and complied with the
words of the law of the Goth Of April 1913 which are as
sSec g. And be it further enacted That if any per-
shall within the limits Of the United States fit out
and arm attempt to fit out and arm, procure to
be fitted out and armed or shall knowingly be concern
ed in the furnishing fitting OUT arnng of any ship
vessel with intent that such ship vessel shall be
employed in theservce of any foreign prince State,
of colony district, people to cruise commit
hosttes against tue SUBJECTS ciZehs or properly OF
any foreign prince State of any colony, district,
people with whom the United States at peace,
&c every person offending shall be deemed guilty
of high misdemeanor. &c. ; and every such ship
vessel, &c, shall be forfeited I"
The undersigned assured that the President can
have desire beyond what the law requires fat
tiers himself that farther consideration he will per-
ceive that the undersigned under the circumstances
Of this case cannot in duty to the country which he
has the honor to represent, give assurance going
beyond the words and intent Of the act Of goth April
1875 r-ft'
The undersigned avas himself of this opportunity
to to the honorable Secretary of State of the
United States the assurance Of his high and distin-
guished consideration. ROENNE.
The Hon JOHN M. CLAYoN,
Secretary Of State Of the United States
Wa
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Mr.. CLAYTON 10 Mr.. Bille.

DEPARTMENT
WASHINGTON, May 49, 1S49 !
SR-I have received your note Of the 18th inst. 1t
will afford pleasure to submit to you oil the
pondence which has passed between this Department
and the German minister on the subject of the war
steamer United States whenever you may find it con-
nient to visit this city copy of the correspondence
has been transmitted to Mr. Flennken, by whom it will
be communicated to the Danish government
am, sir with great consideration, your obedent
want, I'M CLAYTON.
Mr.. STEEN BILLIE, Charge d'Affaires of Denmark.
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sr, Doncl,On to the Secretary of State.

lfxt~ct FEAvEroRr -oN-Tus-MAiNE, May IL, 1919.
In this state of things have not been able
to do more than speak unocally with the old cabinet
President Gagorn expressed himself entirely satisfied
with the views you had taken of the neutral obliga-
lions Of the United States. Mr. Duckwtz did the same
in terms general hut he to think that Com
modore Parker houd have stated his decision here and
not have deferred it until his arrival at Washington
the central power the interval have employ
ed British officers told him that while regret ted the
Disappointment could not admit that Commodore p
was responsible for it, that not being able to enter into
the service of Germany without the permission Of his
governmt mt he could not do otherwise than he did
and was always free TO form his opinion according to
The true aspect of German affairs also brought to
the view of Mr. Duckwitz that the whole subject when
presented TO my attention unconnected with the
war between Germany and Denmark, which at the time
COMMODORE Parkers arrival regarded at London
Copenhagen Berlin and Frankfort is not likely to be
revived. indeed long after that period Chevalier
Bunsen advised the shipping interest of Germany to
pursue their usual enterprises and the King of Prussia
expressed publicly his entire confidence in the peace
able arrangement Of the controversy At the close of
the conversation, Mr. Duckwtz admitted that
things now stood 1t fortunate of officers
had accepted the invitation offered to them.
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sentence quoted that IL is s.tso.ory to this govern.

You may be surprised ut my speaking OF proceeding
to Frankfort after my No l3S aud before being
in possession Of the missing dispatches from the de-
partment, Nos % and 90 The reason Is, that have
just been informed Of report Of Mr. Duckwits on the
naval affairs Of Germany in which reference Is made
to the visit Of Commodore Parker, which, in conneo
tion with the failure to obtain the services of some Of
officers, has produced unkind feelings to our coun
try II is my wish to correct any misapprehension of
the facts and particularly Of the which have
governed the President, and which sure when
derstood by the central power must be satisfactory
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Baron Roenne to the Secretary of State.

Baron R0eflTH 70 The SECRETARY Of Stdte.
GERMAN LEGATION. New York, May a. 1S49.
SR-At the instance Of the District Attorney of the
Southern District Of New York. have the honor to
state to you that Mr. William Wedding who has been
commissioned by the central power Of Germany to at
tend to everything connected with the purchasing and
fitting out Of the steamer United State is the agent
OF the central power of Germany alluded to in note
OF the 18th instant and that he has been caused by
to give the bond required by the President of the Un
ted States under section II Of the act of Congress
Goth ofApril, 1918.
avail myself Of this opportunity renew to you the
assurance Of my most distinguished consideration
ROENNE.
The Hon JOHN NJ. CLAYTON,
% 81 Secretary Of State Of the United States
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Mr.. Clayton to Baron Roenne.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,

Mr.. Clayton to Baron Roenne.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, !
Washington, May 10, 1849.
SIR-I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt Of
your note Of the 18th instant acquaintng in reply
to letter Of the 9Th instant with your determination
to give thebond required by the President under the
18th setcon of the act Of 10th April 1915 in reference
to the German steamer "United States' lying
In the harbor of New York
am, sir, with distinguished consideration your most
obedient servant, j. M. CLAYTON
Baron VoN RoENNE,
En- Elk and Min Plcn., Germany.
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Mr.. Biil6 10 the Secretary Of State.


DANISH LEGATION, !
tExtract PHILADELPHIA, April 2, 1849,
SR:-Allow me to call your attention to notorious
fact of which the United States may read
y satisfy ITSELF through the United States Collector and
United States District Attorney in the city Of New
York, that the American steamer the United States
built with view to the obtaining Of mail contract,
and therefore in to be easily converted into
a steamer, is actually undergoing this altera-
ton upon large scale and fitting out steamer
of the first class with intent TO he employed in the
vice Of the central government Of Germany in its
against Denmark
1t is at the same time equally notorious, because no
secrecy has been observed In the matter that said
sci has been bought for account of the central
ment of Germany, to be converted here into n war
stipulation Of retaining her American character until
delivered in German port 70 as 10 have the protection
OF the American flag In crossing the ocean
in the scope and purpofc the penal law of Congress-
oflgi, connected in 1878, declaring IL to be misde
mtanor for any person within the territory Of the Uni
tea states TO TIT ont aud to increase augment
the force of any armed vessel with intent that such
voel De employed in the eryicc 81 any foreign power
at war with another power With whom the United States
are at peace James fenkS Conss on .7aercaa
Lar 30 edition, vol. prgr 1873
To the United States - duo The merit OF having nv
fpccihc trattmtns oi this drs pton endray ored 70
ontoi,e Tho tb9erraucc &C that ncuiraltg which by
the law Of nation j. qraly binding upnn the govern
ut and ts ct acns iu tie fun EXTENT IT, TORT roria
uTisd ctlcn and niy therefore h. Invoked with double
assurance by the afgicvcd party, that violation
thereof will meet With no favor indulgence espe-
esy not fen the present executive whose yiewsupon
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Mr.. Clayton 10 Mr.. Doneison.


... DEPARTMENT OF SrATE. !
[Extract.1 WAsHIsoToN, May Il, 1s4o.
SR;-In my No 80, of the 18th utimo, / commune
Gated copy ofa note addressed to Baron Won Roenne
dated the 10th ultmo, the subject Of the war
steamer United States; and with the same objects in
view, have now the honor to transmit two other
notes. in continuation of the correspondence from the
Department to the same minister dated the Goth ult
and 9Th inst respectively, which will enable you to
derstand the course and the for It, which this
government was compelled to adopt on the occasion
It Is not thought necessary to send you copies the
ministers notes. which he will of course submit TO his
government
sm, sir, respectfully your obedient servant,
JIM. CLAYTON
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A. J. DoNELsoN, Esq.
T.. T.. and Nj. p. to the Fed. Gov of German,

Extracts BERLIN May 7, 1910
SIR-Ifear that your dispatches numbered % and 20
have miscarried 1 have only received No. q, in
forming me of your appointment and No 80 enclosing
your communication to Baron Won Roenne the
subject of neutral duties the latter dated the 18th
April Your communication stating the OBJ.
jectons to the armament of vessel in ports to be
used in the war against Denmark is highly approved
by this government Count Bulow, to whom. in the
absence Of Count Brandenburg I submitted 1t, was
pleased to remark that he hoped the United and
Prussia would be always found acting together in be.
half Of neutral rights
am, very respectfully your obedient servant,
A. j. DONELSON.
J. NJ. CLAYTON, Secretary Of State &c.
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r. p. FLENxrKEH, Esq,
Charge d'Affaircs, Copenhagen.
nv. CLAYTON to Mr.. Flenniken.

nv. Clayton to Mr. Fzenniken.
DEPARTMENT STATE,
Extract Washington, May IL, 1S49.
Sm--I transmit herewith copies of two notes ad
dressed by the Goth ult and 9Th inst
to the Envoy Of the German confederation being the
sequel Of the subject of the
epatch, In which enclosed to you copy Of my note
Baron Won Roenne respecting that which bore
date the 10th ultimo From these notes you will be
able to understand the by your govern
ment and to explain 1t to the government near which
you reside.
am, sir, respectfully, your obedient servant
J. NJ CLAYTON.
r. T. FLExNIxEN, Esq,
Mr.. Clayton to Mr.. Donelson.
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, }
Extract WASHINGTON, April H. 1S49.
Sir Il transmit herewith. for your information,
copy of note which, by direction of the President
addressed to Baron Won Roenne on the 10th instant
You at liberty to read it to the Minister for Foreign
Relations at Frankfort and If desired to furnish him
with copy. You may also forward copy to Mr. Fay,
to be submitted to the Prussian government Our
duty in this case, and in all relations with foreign
friendly powers Is too plain to need comment expla-
nation Indeed, it is not for moment supposed that
tho principles and practice of this as
nounced in that note be misunderstood by deem
ed unfriendy to the German government. II will be
quite proper for you however to make Of the
sion to explain to the Minister the precise nature and
purport Of act Of Congress Of the Goth April 1918
and to indicate to him in what manner and to how
great extent the exercise of international
has been carried by it's enactments beyond the mere
law of nations copy of the note has been communi-
Gated to the Danish Minister here. >
am, sir respectfully your obedent servant,
J. M. CLAYTON.
Al. DoNELsoN, Esq.
f.. Z. and NJ. p. to the Fed Gov. of Germany
Mr.. Donelssn TO the Secretary Of State.
EXTRACTS BERLIN, May z 1910
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JOVrnrym0a PTinfeyS.--Thcre has lately
been gong the rounds of the papers story
OF me viciSs'udes OF a printers fife, which
strange as It may APPEAR to may persons,
II is undoubtedly true, aud we doubt not that
there are hundreds Of oilers IN the country,
who could. tell Us as siraugear tale. It's
net only typical oirhe printers character,
but otthe Americans
We have IN our uI!ioe Jour whose al
ventures, were They told, wout1 oompars
IN the interest Of the narrative very lavors-
bly, with the case alluded 10 above He
has sailed around the world-bcpn a quar-.
tcrmaStcr on board ola L. 5. man Of war
cruistd two years ia the Pacific and had his
boat knocked into flinders by whale
spread II at Cailao, ridden donk ey into LII
mn, srd had his head broke in A row in the
Sandwich Islands. lie has been into eve.
~ port from Galveston ~ Texas TO Esapost
in Maine, and visited nearly every state il,
'hruuur. lie was once shipwreekrd with.
in sight Of home. IN addition TO Lis regular
profession aud like true son tthe art he
e''cem> u mere than any othcr-he mas
been tanner, house painter, sailor, aud
SppeiaGtod 10 all, touch oi the artist, by
pointing tran'parcncics. He il but twenty
four wears "l&, and il would be >upe,fuouy
10 nod TIA, Nc is married. and the father "
a family - Sitboggda Mercury.
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Coupon This financial term is quite
familiar to all residents. of Michigan, H..
diana, md the western Sts,es, and has
become good English among the stock 100
p.rS Of our eastern cities. The term. es
well as the practice, /. .bouowsi from
France. In rhr United States, the GER
iiEca'- stocks, drawing interest, ore sc.
compaui,d hy coupons. which are small
tickets attached ,o the certificates. At,arh
term, when the interest fall, due. che uf
these coupons iscut N, (whencc The uams,)
aud this being presented 10 the Stats
Treasurer. ortn bank designated by him,
entities the holder to receive the interest.
The word coupon is from the French
word touperto cut. and its primary signi-
fcaliou is "a shred or a remuants--its sec.
ondary, "a dividend or ius,allmea',"
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THE FREE TRADER.
O5cs, I'd story, North end Of Reddich's neio
bricl, bloch, on the public square.
TER MS;

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Advertisements inserted al 81 per square
for the first Insertion, and - cents for each
subsequent insertion. A liberal discount al
io,red TO those 'cho adreriise By The year.
TfNo paper discontinued until all ar
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publishers.
II Communications, 10 insure attention,
must dl,calS be free Of postage, and accom-
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n desirable Farm, situated IN Livingston coun-
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the dooran excellent well Of wn,cr-35 acres are u-
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a city editor thus nudges his Delinquent
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perately bad, btu, our creditors do; aud M
doubt they owe you. lfyou'llpay US, wen
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One Of our eo,cmporarics gives the fol.
lowing advice TO wives :--"lf you find Il
necessary to chastise your husbands, yoh
should perform the painful duty by using the
soft end Of the broom and not the handles