reported that it had met the gunboat going up that river, bound for Iquitos. In view of this information, the truth of which I could not doubt, I sent to the American minister the note you already know about and which I annex to this report. After this note had been sent I received, upon the 29th of April, the following telegram from the governor of Para: I have just been visited by the American consul and the commander of the Wilmington, who came to bring me their spontaneous excuses for the departure of the Wilmington for the Amazon before the arrival of the authorization which, at the request of the said consul, I had solicited from the Federal Government. He had not considered the formality of the license being granted in official form indispensable, and, counting as certain the acquiescence of the Federal Government, wished to hurry the voyage. I am convinced that Consul Kenneday was sincere in making this decision. In the course of the conference I had an opportunity of hearing a satisfactory explanation and protests of sympathy and consideration for and with our country. CHILE. ASSISTANCE RENDERED TO U. S. S. "NEWARK" BY CHILEAN GOVERNMENT. Mr. Wilson to Mr. Hay. No. 105.] LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES, SIR. I have the honor to confirm my telegram of June 12, 1899, as follows: Newark driven by terrific gales into Port Low, Guaytecas Island, latitude 42° 45′. Coal supply exhausted, but is believed both vessel and crew perfectly safe and no damage done. Chilean Government has just dispatched relief ships with coal and supplies. No telegraphic communications with the island. Learning from the press reports that the Government was possibly concerned about the fate of the Newark, I took steps to obtain information as to the whereabouts of the cruiser, and upon the date of my telegram I received the first information, through unofficial sources. I immediately communicated to you by telegraph such information as I was able to obtain. As reported in my telegram, the Government of Chile promptly and cheerfully accorded the Newark every facility for the continuation of her voyage. I received no official communication from the Chilean Government relative to the action which it had taken until this date, when I received a note from the minister of marine, Señor Don Carlos Concha (copy and translation of which I inclose). Although somewhat in violation of precedent, I have thought it best to reply directly to the note of the minister, expressing my appreciation, as representative of the Government of the United States, of the services rendered. I inclose herewith a copy of the note referred to. I am just informed that the Newark has arrived in Valparaiso Harbor and is apparently in condition to proceed upon her I have, etc., voyage. HENRY L. WILSON. [Inclosure 1.-Translation.] Mr. Concha to Mr. Wilson. MINISTRY OF MARINE, DISTINGUISHED SIR: The last telegrams received at this ministry announce that the American cruiser Newark anchored in the harbor of Ancud, on the 22d of the present month, and that it would sail in the direction of Valparaiso after taking on the necessary coal supplies. I have extreme pleasure in announcing the arrival of the ship to which I refer, after the difficulties which it has experienced during a voyage, the issue of which has given great concern to the American Government. I am very happy also to indicate to you that the naval authorities of Chile have extended to the American cruiser every necessary aid, and have given the facilities required for the continuation of the voyage with the full approbation of the Government. Saluting you attentively, CARLOS CONCHA. [Inclosure 2.] Mr. Wilson to Mr. Concha. LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES, Mr. MINISTER: I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your esteemed note of this date, informing me of the arrival of the American cruiser Newark in the harbor of Ancud, and that the Government of Chile, through your department, has cheerfully and promptly accorded to her all the facilities necessary for the continuation of the voyage, which she is making under orders from the Navy Department of the United States. From unofficial sources I learned some time ago of the misadventure which this cruiser had met with, and also of the prompt and generous action taken by your department. By telegram I at once communicated the news of the safety of the ship and the service rendered by your department to the Government of the United States. I have not yet received an official reply to my telegram, but understand that the news communicated not only relieved the great anxiety prevalent in official circles of the Navy Department, but that the action of your Government in affording relief was received with warm appreciation and gratitude. In due season I shall have the pleasure of communicating the official thanks of the Government of the United States to the Government of Chile. In the meantime, Mr. Minister, I beg that you will receive for your department my sincere thanks as the representative of the Government of the United States in Chile, with which I have, etc., Mr. Adee to Mr. Wilson. HENRY L. WILSON. No. 133.] DEPARTMENT OF STATE, SIR: In view of the Navy Department's letter of the 8th instant (copy inclosed), you will convey to the Chilean Government the most cordial thanks of the United States Government for the friendliness and courtesy shown by the Chilean officials, civil and naval, to the U. S. S. Newark while in distress at Port Low. I am, etc., ALVEY A. ADEE, Acting Secretary. [Inclosure.] Mr. Allen to Mr. Hay. NAVY DEPARTMENT, Washington, August 8, 1899. SIR: The Department is in receipt of two reports from the commanding officer of the Newark in regard to the voyage of that vessel from Montevideo to Valparaiso. In both of these he speaks in the most appreciative manner of the friendliness and courtesy displayed by Chilean officials, and particularly by the Chilean naval officials, in supplying the Newark with Government coal at Port Low on the 19th of June. At the time of this occurrence the Newark, after contending with a series of heavy gales, had taken refuge in Port Low, completely out of coal. The week had been spent in cutting wood for fuel, hoping in that way to be able to carry fires long enough to steam to Ancud. The wood proved deficient in evaporating power it was found impracticable to move the vessel with such fuel-and but for the kindly aid of the Chilean Government she would have been in a most disagreeable if not dangerous predicament. Under these circumstances the Department will be exceedingly gratified if its thanks can be conveyed to the Chilean Government in the most cordial and appreciative tone. CHAS. H. ALLEN, Acting Secretary. I have, etc., CHINA. CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING AMERICAN COMMERCIAL . No. 664.] RIGHTS IN CHINA. FRANCE. Mr. Hay to Mr. Vignaud. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, September 6, 1899. SIR: I have to inclose, for your confidential information, copies of instructions I have sent under this date to the United States ambassadors at London, Berlin, and St. Petersburg in reference to the desire of this Government that the Governments of Great Britain, Germany, and Russia make formal declaration of an "open-door" policy in the territories held by them in China. I am, etc.. Inclosures. To London, No. 205, September 6, 1899, printed page 131. To St. Petersburg, No. 82, September 6, 1899, printed page 140. JOHN HAY. Mr. Hay to Mr. Porter. [Telegram.] DEPARTMENT OF STATE, Washington, November 21, 1899. Informally submit to French Government form of declaration outlined in inclosures with instruction No. 664 of September 6, and ask whether France will join. Mr. Delcassé to Mr. Porter. [Translation.] FOREIGN AFFAIRS. HAY. (Received at United States embassy at Paris December 16, 1899.) MY DEAR AMBASSADOR: I find your note awaiting me on my return. The declarations which I made in the Chamber on the 24th of November last, and which I have had occasion to recall to you since then, show clearly the sentiments of the Government of the Republic. It desires throughout the whole of China and, with the quite natural res |