Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-07
HALE BACKS OLNEY.
Shows How Uncle Sam Has
Recognized Foreign States.
Cites Long List Of Cases to Back Up
Their Mutual Claims.
n Meantime Spanish Soldiers Are Trying to
Crush Cuban Patriots.

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printed as a document, memorandum
prepared by the department of state on
the method Of recognition OF foreign
governments and foreign states by the
government of the United States from
1879 to 1897 tending to show the accura-
cy of Secretary Olney's contention that
the recognition of foreign governments
was exclusively an executive function,
in which Congress had no part.
The French republic in 1898. was re-
cognized by the reception by President
Washington of Minister Genet, as the
representative of the new republic.
In 1904. the recognition Of Napoleon
as Emperor was effected by credentials
to Mr.. Armstrong, the American min
lister to Paris A similar course was
followed upon the restoration Of the
monarchy of 1914.
The French republic of 1913 proclaim
ed, February rs, 1S4s, was recognized by
Mr.. Rush, American minister on the
2Sth. The recognition of the second en-
pire and the accession of Napoleon III.
was effected by instruction to that
effect and new audience in the usual
way Ito Mr.. Rives. our minister at
Paris.
At the close of the Franco German
war and the proclamation of the Re-
public by Gambetta. Minister Wash
burn was authorized by telegram to
recognize the republic.
The independent states of South Amer
lea were recognized by President Mon
roe. who. in 1879. dispatched ministers to
the Argentine Republic. Chill and Mex
leo. Colombia was recognized by the
Al Ia nf N Tnr Et4G
as charge d'affaires in 1872.
The independence of the empire of Bra
I'll was recognized by the Presidents re-
ception of Senior Rebello as minister TO
the United States in 1874.
In 1889. the republic of Brazil was
| recognized under Instructions from Sec
rotary Blaine to Minister Adams.
The federation of the Central American
states was recognized by the Presidents
reception of Mr.. canaz as minister in
The kingdom of Hawaii was recognized
in 1896. when Captain Jones was sent
there to negotiate treaty.
The provisional government of Hawaii
was recognized by the negotiation of the
annexation treaty of 1899
The United States recognized the indie
pendence OF Belgium in 1852. by issuing
an exequator to the Belgian consul in
New York.
The independence of Texas was recog-
nized in 1851 by sending a charge daft
aires to Texas.
The United States recognized the indie
pendence of Greece by empowering Mr.
Stevenson, American minister at London,
in 1881, to negotiate treaty with that
power.
The republic of Hayti was recognized
by the government. through sending a
commissioner and consul-general there
in 1862.
The republic of Liberia was recognized
by the United States in 1862 at London.
Mr.. Adams being empowered to conclude
the treaty with Liberia.
The United States recognized the indie
pendence OF the Dominican republic by
issuing an eXequator to the consul-gen-
eral in 1866.
The independence of the kingdom of
Corea was recognized in the appointment
OF Mr.. Seward. our consul-general at
Shanghai, TO negotiate a treaty with the
King of Corea, in 1865.
The present empire of Germany was
recognized by the United States through
a letter from the President to the En-
peror in 1871.
The recognition of the kingdom of Rou-
mania was effected by the formal con-
CALCULATIONS of the President to the King
In the case of Servia a similar course
was followed
was recognized through the declaration
1884
After the disintegration of the fedora
ton of Central America and the separate
establishment of the five states. the in
dividual republics We're recognized by the
[ nlteu states through the acts of the
Executive department.
The great republic of Central Amer
lea was recognized by the President at
a reception. December "a, 1896, of its
minister. Mr.. Rodriguez.
The unions and considerations that
have arisen, separations that have oc-
Cured and governments resulting
from the revolutions and counter rev.
olutions in Central and South America,
have all from point of view of recogni-
ton, been treated in the simplest way
When the establishment OF new
government has been satisfactorily
proven it's recognition has followed by
direct instruction to the American
minister on the ground as a rule, or by
new credence; the reception of diplo-
matte and by the President of the
United States or an exequator to a
consul.
Recognition of foreign revolutionary
or reactionary governments SIS held
to be one exclusively for the Executive
and cannot be determined interna-
tionally by Congressional action"
The memorandum says the facts mar
rated have been gathered in an exam
ton and the bill was laid aside.
On motion of Hoar. the House bill
ito reduce the cases in which the pen
atty of death may be inflicted was
taken up. Amended and passed
Proctor gave notice that on Monday, |
he would address the Senate on two |
joint resolutions declaring that the |
President shall hold his office for one |
term of six years and shall not be |
eligible for re-election; that members |
of the House shall be chosen every |
third year.
The Senate, at 1.3O, adjourned until .
tomorrow.
ination of the records of the state de-
partment. No law of Congress exer-
cising the power of recognition by Con-
gress has been found among the rolls
deposited in the state department. not
the statement of Whar-
ton that President Jackson, March 3,
1887, signed a resolution of Congress I
for the recognition of the independence
of Texas.
The diplomatic appropriation bill,
March 3. 1887. contained an Mem "for
the outfit and salary of diplomatic
agent to be sent to the republic of
Texas, whenever the President may !,