August 11. European War. The United States issued a statement dealing with questions of neutrality in answer to complaints filed with the Department of State. Senate Doc. No. 363, 63d Cong., 2d Sess. American Journal Int. Law, Vol. 8, p. 894. August 13. United States. The Senate advised the ratification of 18 treaties for the advancement of peace, being with the Argentine Republic, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Denmark, Guatemala, Honduras, Italy, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Persia, Portugal, Salvador, Switzerland, Uruguay and Venezuela. The treaties with the Dominican Republic and Panama were not acted upon. Washington Post, August 14, 1914. American Journal Int. Law, Vol. 8, p. 895. August 14. Nicaragua-United States. Five hundred United States marines were landed at Bluefields, with consent of Nicaragua, to preserve order. Rev. of Revs. (N. Y.), 50, 244. American Journal Int. Law, Vol. 8, p. 895. August 14. European War. United States announced its neutrality in the war between Austria and France. American Journal Int. Law, Vol. 8, p. 895. August 15: European War. European War. Announcement made that the United States Government would look with disfavor on loans by American bankers to any nation engaged in the European War. New York Times, August 16, 1914. American Journal Int. Law, Vol. 8, p. 895. August 18. European War. The United States announced its neutrality in the war between Belgium and Germany. American Journal Int. Law, Vol. 8, p. 895. August 18. United States. The President signed the amendment to the Panama Canal Act under which foreign-built ships may be admitted to American registry for the overseas trade. August 20. European War-Great Britain. Order in Council announcing that Great Britain, France and Russia will observe the provisions of the declaration of London with certain modifications as regards contraband and conditional contraband of war. London Gazette, 28879. August 21. Salvador-United States. Ratifications exchanged of the agreement of May 13, 1914, extending the duration of the Arbitration Treaty of December 21, 1908. English and Spanish Texts, U. S. Treaty Series No. 596. American Journal Int. Law, Vol. 8, p. 896. August 24. European War. The United States announced its neutrality in the war between Germany and Japan. American Journal Int. Law, Vol. 8, p. 896. August 25. European War-France. Decree announcing that provisions of declaration of London will be followed in present hostilities. J. O., August 26, 1914. London Gazette, 28879. September 1. European War. The United States announced its neutrality in the war between Austria and Belgium. American Journal Int. Law, Vol. 8, p. 896. September 2. European War. The President of the United States signed the act guaranteeing shipping against war risks. The bureau provided for thereby was opened September 28. For list of contraband see New York Times, September 29, 1914. American Journal Int. Law, Vol. 8, p. 896. September 4. European War. The Emperor of Germany sent a message to the President of the United States protesting against alleged atrocities of the Allied troops. Text: Washington Post, September 1, 1914. The President's reply September 16, 1914, Washington Post, September 17, 1914. American Journal Int. Law, Vol. 8, p. 897. September 10. European War. Turkey repudiated the capitulations. These are a series of conventions, treaties and privileges, beginning in 11th century, exempting foreigners in the Ottoman Empire from local jurisdiction, civil or criminal. They accord extraterritorial jurisdiction to the representatives of foreign countries over their nationals in Turkey. The United States protested against such repudiation, as did many other powers. Washington Post, September 11 and 17. American Journal Int. Law, Vol. 8, p. 897. September 14. European War-Russia. Under imperial ukase Russia announced that the provisions of the declaration of London will be observed by Russia during the present war, subject to the modifications adopted by the British and French Governments as declared in the British Order in Council of August 20, 1914, and the French Decree of August 25, 1914. London Gazette, 28918. September 15. Mexico-United States. The President of the United States ordered the withdrawal of the U. S. troops from Vera Cruz. Washington Post, September 16, 1914. American Journal Int. Law, Vol. 8, p. 897. September 17. European War. The Belgian Commission presented to the President. U. S. extended evidences as to atrocities committed by the Germans in the present war. New York Times, September 17, 1914. American Journal Int. Law, Vol. 8, p. 897. September 19. Abyssinia United States. Commercial treaty proclaimed. This treaty was signed June 19, 1914, provides that treaty shall go into effect upon ratification by the U. S. and upon such notification to Ethiopia. September 21. European War. The United States issued a September 21. European War. Order in Council announcing proclamation adding to list of contraband of war. London Gazette, 28910. October 1. Russia-United States. Treaty signed for the ad vancement of peace. October 14, 1914. Ratification advised by the Senate American Journal Int. Law, Vol. 9, p. 224. October 10. Panama-United States. Protocol of agreement signed as to hospitality to be shown belligerent ships in their Eng. and Span. Texts, U. S. Treaty Series No. 597. October 13. Guatemala-United States. Ratifications exchanged of treaty for the advancement of peace. Eng. and Span. Texts, U. S. Treaty Series No. 598. October 13. China-United States. The United States Senate advised the ratification of the treaty for the advancement of peace. Signed July 24, 1914. Washington Post, October 14. American Journal Int. Law, Vol. 9, p. 225. October 13. Ecuador, Greece-United States. Treaties signed between United States and Ecuador and United States and Greece for the advancement of peace. Ratification of these treaties advised by the United States Senate, October 20, 1914. October 15. European War-United States. The Department of State of the United States issued a statement as to neutrality and trade in contraband of war showing that such trade by individuals is lawful and that the nation has no obligation and the Executive has no power to prevent it, except that Congress has authorized the President to declare an embargo on the export of arms and ammunition to neighboring American Republics, and except that the outfitting or furnishing vessels in American ports or of military expeditions on American soil in aid of belligerents is prohibited by the Neutrality Statutes of the United States. American Journal Int. Law, Vol. 9, p. 226. Full text, Sup. American Journal Int. Law, Vol. 9, p. 122. October 19. American marines landed at Cape Haitien, Haiti, to maintain order, after the town had been seized by revolutionists. Rev. of Revs. (N. Y.), 50, 515. October 21. Norway-United States. Ratifications exchanged of treaty for the advancement of peace. Signed June 24, 1914. English and Norwegian Texts, U. S. Treaty Series No. 599. American Journal Int. Law, Vol. 9, p. 226. October 24. Portugal-United States. Ratifications exchanged of treaty for the advancement of peace. Signed February 4, 1914. Portuguese and English Texts, U. S. Treaty Series No. 600. American Journal Int. Law, Vol. 9, p. 226. October 24. Portugal-United States. Ratifications exchanged of treaty extending duration of Arbitration Treaty of April 6, 1908. Portuguese and English Texts, U. S. Treaty Series No. 601. American Journal Int. Law, Vol. 9, p. 226. October 29. European War. Great Britain gave notice that she would not recognize the article of the declaration of London exempting conditional contraband of war from seizure when destined for neutral ports. London Gazette, 28957. American Journal Int. Law, Vol. 8, p. 898. November 6. France. Decree relative to the application of rules of international maritime law to the present war. J. O., November 7, 1914. November 10. Great Britain-United States. Ratifications ex changed of treaty for the advancement of peace. Signed September 15, 1914. Text, U. S. Treaty Series No. 602. American Journal Int. Law, Vol. 9, p. 207. November 12. Costa Rica-United States. Ratifications exchanged of treaty for the advancement of peace. Signed February 13, 1914. Spanish and English Texts, U. S. Treaty Series No. 603. American Journal Int. Law, Vol. 9, p. 227. November 12. Costa Rica-United States. Agreement extending duration of Arbitration Convention of January 13, 1909, for five years. Spanish and English Texts, U. S. 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