LIST OF DOCUMENTS
PUBLISHED IN
,,DOCUMENTEN BETREFFENDE DE
BUITENLANDSE POLITIEK VAN NEDERLAND 1919-1945”
(DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE
FOREIGN POLICY OF THE NETHERLANDS 1919--1945)
JULY 1,1919 - AUGUST 31,1921
THE HAGUE 1977
This book contains the complete text of the ,,List of documents” from:
Documenten betreffende de buitenlandse.politiek van Nederland 1919-1945.
Periode A: 1919-1930. Deel 11: 1juli 1920-31 augustus 1921. Bewerkt doorJ. Woltring.
(Rijks Geschiedkundige Publicatiën, Grote Serie 162).
’s-Gravenhage, Martinus Nijhoff, 1977.
XXIX
LIST OF DOCUMENTS’
No.
Date; Fromlto
Descrip tion
1
3.7.1920
From Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
2
6.7.1920
To Society for Free Barter.
(Amsterdam)
2A
16 en 19.4.1920
Annex
3
6.7.1920
From Van Starkenborch
Stachouwer
(Paris)
4
7.7.1920
Van Karnebeek’s Diary
5
8.7.1920
Belgian question: despatch on Van Cauwelart’s
views; Belgian sovereignty over the Wielingen
with quarantees as regards existing rights for
the Netherlands in the future (see also under 17
June); ad hoc committee to deal with Wielingen
as a separate issue? The Netherlands should not
yet urge Belgium to sign the draft treaties.
Promotion of f r e e trade; rejection of steps
desired by the Society, one of the reasons being
that most States were in serious difficulty at
the time; free international trade not implication of Article 23, C of League of Nations Covenant (see also under 15 March).
Recommendations on the matter by Legal
and Political Affairs Departments; likelihood of results condition for steps to be
taken.
Belgian question ; discussion with Paleologue on
Millerand’s intention to discuss matters in a
way favourable for the Netherlands with Lloyd
George and Hymans during the meeting in Belgium; Wielingen dispute and France’s direct involvement in defence of Limburg (see also under 22 and 24 June) (possibility of passage of
German troops); further procedure to be followed and France’s intention to assert herself
during discussions of military issue in Brussels
and Spa.
Rhine shipping; discussion with Bénoist following on information received from Paris on Millerand’s attitude (see also preceding item); no
third vote for the Netherlands in Central Commission? The Netherlands’ former accommodation of Germany (see also under 30 April);
unauthorised transport on Dalheim-Hammond
line.
Belgian question; not to be dealt with in Brus-
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the document, the sender’s and the adressee’s names and places where the document was
written are shown in the second column. Where the minister of Foreign Affairs was the
sender or the adressee, this is not indicated. Titles have not been added. Where extracts
from diaries, notes, minutes of meetings and other documents that were not dispatched
are concerned, only the author’s name or that of the institution in question has been indicated (i.e. without the addition of from or t o ) . The third column contains a short description of the text of the document.
xxx
No.
6
7
8
Date; From/to
Descrip tion
From Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
From De Marees van
Swinderen
(London)
sels (see also under 6 July) and little likelihood
of its being brought up in Spa.
Rhine shipping; communication on the - unimportant - meeting of the Central Commission
in Strasbourg on 21 June (see also under 16
June (Annex)). Reservations on the part of
Switzerland concerning adoption of Rhine shipping Articles of Versailles (pending the Netherlands’ final accession) and non-acceptance of
those reservations by the ex-Allied Powers;
Secretariat General question not brought up by
them in the hope that negotiations with the
Netherlands would be successfully concluded
before October meeting; a Belgian then expected to be elected first secretary general and concession to The Hague that the Netherlands be
given a greater number of votes in the Central
Commission.
League of Nations Covenant: only essential
amendments to be made; Scandinavian amendments; Loder, Van Eysinga and Van Vollenhoven Subcommittee.
Belgian question: visit by Professor Carnoy to
Van Karnebeek and account of Carnoy’s talk
with Segers on the suspension of negotiations
(Wielingen dispute) ; irritation felt in Belgium
with respect to the Netherlands being shared
more and more by France; initiative for the resumption of negotiations to be left to the Belgians.
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement): discussion with Simons on the interview he granted
to Van Blankesteyn in Spa and information on
talk between Simons and Lloyd Georges on food,
coal from Silesia and the convening of the German Economic Council (,,Wirtschaftsrat”); disarmament and strenght of German armed forces.
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement): communications to German Chancellor; SimoncVan Blankenstejn interview in Spa (see also
preceding item) ; ,,highly regrettable effects
of this interview”; Germany emphasis on incompatibility of Treaty of Versailles with negotiations on treaty with the Netherlands; proposal for disavowal of interview by a personal letter from the German Chancellor; ,,recognition
of the treaty obligations undertaken by the
Muller Government”.
17.8.1920
Minutes of the Com. for
the Preparation of the
Third Peace Conference
17.8.1920
From Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
9
19.7.1920
From Ridder van Rappard
(Berlin)
10
19.7.1920
From Ministry of Finance
(Berlin)
to Reichskanzler
Fehrenbach
XXXI
No.
Date; Fromlto
Description
11
20.7.1920
Van Karnebeek’s Diary
12
20.7.1920
From Van Starkenborch
S tachouwer
(Paris)
13
21.7.1920
Minutes of council
of Ministers
21.7.1920
From Fehrenbach
(Berlin)
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement):
discussion with Van Blankesteyn on his interview with Simons in Spa; discussion on the matter between Van Karnebeek and Von Reiswitz.
Belgian question: talk with Paléologue on results of discussions between Millerand, Lloyd
George and Hymans (see under 6 July); understanding with respect to the Wielingen only, not
with respect to Limburg.
Netherlands passport policy : passports issued in
principle to all Netherlands nationals (impossibility of applying satisfactory criteria).
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement):
communication referring to Memorandum in reply of First Chamber to document No. 493 of
the 1919-1920 session.
RUSSM(resumption of trade relations):
reply to questions asked by Van Ravesteyn
(draft and amended reply by Beelaerts van
Blokland).
Hadrametes ire the Netherlands East indies
(see also under 21 June): reply to personal letter from Robertson (institution by Britain and
the Netherlands of a service ,,in view of signalling to the Netherlands Indies Government all
suspect persons travelling from Hadramut via
British India and Singapore to our colonies”).
Djam bi question : communication referring to
Orange Paper.
Chinese in the Netherlands East Indies: Chinese
,,consolation commissioners” (recommendation
that their mission be refused as interfering with
the domestic affairs of the colony); Oudendijk’s
objections te refusing them entry as expressed
to Governor General; he would, however,
desire them to give prior notification of their
arrival.
Belgian question : decisions relating to termination of guarantee of Belgian neutrality; ban ’on
naval base in port of Antwerp; non-acceptance
of servitude concerning forts on Netherlands
frontier; four Belgian desiderata concerning waterways: Antwerp-Ruhrort Canal, AntwerpMoerdijk Canal, Terneuzen-Ghent Canal and
Scheldt; acceptance of Scheldt navigability control committee with acquiescence in arbitration; Scheldt to be closed to Belgian naval vessels in time of war as being at variance with so-
14
15
22.7.1920
To Chairman of the
Second Chamber
16
22.7.1920
To Knatchbull
Hugessen
17
22.7.1920
From Phillips
23.7.1920
From Scheltus
18
19
24.7.1920
Notes Ruys de Beerenbrouck on discussions
within Council of
Ministers
XXXII
No.
Date; From/to
20
25.7.1920
From Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
21
28.7.1920
From De Marees van
Swinderen
(London)
22
28.7.1920
To H.M. The Queen
22*
29.7.1920
To Ruys de Beerenbrouck
23
31.7.1920
From De Graaff
(Colonial Min.)
23A
7.5.1920
Annex 1
1 5.6.1 920
Annex 2
31.7.1920
From Ridder van Rappard
(Berlin)
23B
24
25
31.7.1920
From Oudendijk
(Peking)
26
1.8.1920
Descrip tion
vereignty and plebiscite in Staatsvlaanderen;
non-acceptance of Belgian views on Limburg.
Belgian question: speech by Hennebicq on necessity of Franco-Belgian military alliance (presentation of text) and views expressed by Tettinger, French delegate.
Belgian question : discussion with Sir Eyre
Crowe on resumption of talks on revision of
Treaties; no cause for Note referred to in letter
of 16 June; British and French support of Belgium in Wielingen dispute.
Netherlands Diplomatic Service: staffing of diplomatic missions in successor States to Austria-Hungary (accediting of Weede in Prague,
Michiels van Verduynen for Legation in Vienna,
but stationed at Budapest).
Netherlands diplomatic mission to the Holy
See: abolished 1871; after 1919 in apparent
need to keep in touch with this important centre of missions of other countries.
Yap cables (DNTG): consultation between Viehoff and Loder on replies to be given to questions asked by Legal Section of Reparation
Commission in Paris on ceding by German Government of DNTG cables; consequences for
the Netherlands of Treaty of Versailles; ways
and means for the Netherlands and the five
major ex-Allied Powers to estabish new Limited
Liability Company on former basis.
List of questions forwarded by Valentino, Head
of Legal Section, to Loudon.
Draft reply (Loder) to Annex 1.
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement): passage
through First Chamber; discussion with Von
Haniel; objections by German National Party
(Erzberger); different views held by Van
Blankesteyn and Van Rosen, Envoy; coal credit
and commitments undertaken by Germany
with respect to former Entente Powers; German
reluctance as regards categorical statement on
coal deliveries at that time; approval of Arrangement by the Reichsrat on 29 July.
China: Chinese request for a loan of $ 2 million
for disbandment of troops and termination of
civil war (customs duties proceeds to serve as
guarantee),
Rhine shipping: adoption of Van Eysinga Pro-
XXXIII
No.
Date; Fromlto
Descrip tion
From Van Eysinga to
Colonel Baldwin
tocol of 17 April (see Annex 2 of that date) by
all the powers without prior conditions as to
Secretariat General; statement to be made by
the Netherlands on the matter.
Belgian question : no further instructions for
Graham since interview with Sir Eyre Crowe
(see under 28 July); (consultation by telephone
between Beelaerts van Blokland and Graham);
De Marees van Swinderen’s instructions to
Netherlands Legation in Paris to promote the
establishment of a joint committee in consultation with Struycken.
Germany (Ems Estuary question): discussion
with Köster on resumption of talks on the matter, now reduced to its technical aspects (see
also under 9 January); side-effects of SimonsVan Blankesteyn interview; cooling-off period
required before new discussions on any point.
League of Nations Covenant: possible amendments to the Covenant (Scandinavian proposals
concerning Articles 3, 4 and 16; see also under
26 and 30 June and 17 July); agreement with
Scandinavian view that only amendments regarded as essential should be submitted.
Belgian question : enclosure of Annex relating
to the motion adopted by the Council of Greater Maastricht on 2 August.
27
3.8.1920
To De Marees van
Swinderen
(London)
28
3.8.1920
Van Karnebeek’s
Diary
29
3.8.1920
From Com. for the Preparation of the Third Peace
Conference
(Loeff)
30
3.8.1920
From the Burgomaster
and Aldermen of
Maastricht
(Van Oppen and Pfaff)
2.8.1920
Annex
3 OA
31
4.8.1920
Minutes of Council
of Ministers
32
4.8.1920
From De Marees van
Swinderen
(London)
3.8.1920
Annex
From Sir Eyre Crowe to
De Marees van Swinderen
5.8.1920
3 2A
33
Motion against any cession of Limburg territory
adopted during first meeting after extension of
the municipality to what was unjustifiably referred to as the ,,Maastricht enclave” and after
elections held on the basis of proportional representation.
The Netherlands: maintenance (for the time being) of state of threat of war in view of the difficulties its abolition would entail for the Ministry of Agriculture, Industry and Trade.
Belgian question (Wielingen): enclosure of Annex in reply to Van Karnebeek’s letter of 3
August.
Memorandum drawn up in consultation with
Lord Curzon after the former’s discussion with
the Netherlands Envoy.
Belgian
question: discussion
with Graham
XXXIV
No.
Date; From/to
Descrip tion
To De Marees van
Swinderen
(London)
about the Wielingen and the revision of the administration of justice in Egypt; no formal
Netherlands proposals concerning Wielingen
issue; Anglo-French diplomatic steps in the
matter unlikely to be taken with respect to the
Netherlands alone; recognition of Belgium’s
right to territorial waters not t o be regarded as
a basis for settling the dispute.
Russia (resumption of trade relations) : Supreme Economic Council’s polite refusal of permission for him to be present at negotiations
with the Soviet Trade Mission; inadvisability of
entrusting Netherlands interests to bodies wishing to exclude the Netherlands from discussions; direct consultations between USA and
USSR; Netherlands statement to Krassin that
she might be prepared to initiate talks if Britain, France, Italy, Japan and Belgium should
decide to do so and after settlement of Polish
difficulties; Russians requiring quinine, which
the Netherlands could exchange for timber and
grain.
Belgian question: objections on the part of
France against referring Wielingen dispute to
special technical committee.
Djambi question : communication referring to
Orange Paper.
League of Nations Covenant: (see also under
1 7 July and 3 August) ; addenda desired to Articles 3, 8 and 16 and insertion of new Article
after Article 25 (disputes concerning interpretation and application of Covenant); attention requested for four other points (settlements under Article 15); military measures (to be based
only on Articles 16-17 , on an Assembly resolution or on Permanent Court instructions);
inadmissibility of war between Member States
and more equitable opportunities for international trade.
Aaland Islands (Huber’s doctrinaire attitude)
and Belgian question (Wielingen): absence of
Laroche until 15 August and Struycken’s intended visit (together wits Envoy Loudon) to Sabatier.
34
5.8.1920
From ’s Jacob to Snouck
Hurgronje
(London)
35
7.8.1920
From Loudon
(Paris)
9.8.1920
To Phillips
9.8.1920
From Subcom. on
Matters of International
Law ( i )
36
37
38
10.8.1920
From Struycken, Delegate
to Com. of Fourteen
(Paris)
1. New name of ’Corn. for the Preparation of the Third Peace Conference’ as laid down
by Ministerial Order of 30 July.
XXXV
No.
Date; From/to
Descrip tion
39
12.8.1920
To De Marees van
Swinderen (London)
40
12.8.1920
From Struycken, Delegate to Com. of Fourteen
41
14.8.1920
From Rosen to Patijn
42
17.8.1920
Minutes of Economic
Affaires Dept. Assistance
Council
43
19.8.1920
From De Marees van
Swinderen (London)
44
23.8.1920
To Ridder van Rappard
Belgian question: instructions from Van Karnebeek concerning discussion with Sabatier referred to in preceding item; London to be informed of unfavourable turn of events in Paris (objections to a priori commitment to specific
standpoint and its binding effect on investigating committee); influence to be brought to
bear on the Admiralty; the Scheldt and its communication with the sea; advantage to Britain
of accessibility to Flushing.
Belgian question: report on discussion with Sabatier referred to in two preceding items; Millerand’s decision to support Belgium in Wielingen
dispute; impossibility of adequate prior investigation without cooperation on the part of the
Netherlands; discussion between Van Starkenborch Stachouwer and Sergeant at British Embassy in Paris; latter’s ignorance of AngloFrench Note to be expected on the matter.
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement): temporary restrictions on coal deliveries to the Netherlands as a result of conference at Spa; Döhle
sent to Essen; calculation of quotas (652,000
metric tons delivered during January-May period instead of the 450,000 metric tons to
which Germany was committed).
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement): recognition by Protocol by Reparation Commission
not necessary; two of every three coal transports by rail from Germany halted for the time
being (see also preceding item); effects of the
steep rise in the price of US coal on German savings through gold issues (120 to 130% ); gold
policy of Netherlands Bank and coal exports
position in this country for financing coal purchases in United States; consultations with
diplomatic missions of other countries on the
US Merchant Shipping Act; Belgium to be detached from Secretariat General of Central
Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine.
Belgian question: discussion with De Villiers at
Foreign Office; restricting the role of the British Embassy in Paris to a few semi-official discussions; De Villiers’ objections to Sabatier’s
views (see under 12 August); Sir Eyre Crowe’s
dominant influence in the matter in London.
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement): partial
stoppage of coal transports by rail from Ruhr
XXXVI
No.
Date; From/to
Descrip tion
(Berlin)
(see also under 1 7 August); satisfactory transport schedules for August; Netherlands Government’s surprise concerning way in which it was
informed of the reductions; possibility of deliveries of over 90,000 metric tons in other
months; failure on the part of Germany to meet
its commitments excusable only in the event of
circumstances beyond its control supervening;
the Netherlands demanding strict compliance
with an Arrangement voluntarily entered upon;
lack of coordination in German administration.
Belgian question : private discussion with Mymans on Netherlands-Belgian alliance; its impossibility in past and future due inter alia to statements by prominent Belgians such as Witte and
Brunet and their insinuations respecting the
Netherlands; unfavourable influence of activistes (extremists of Flemish movement who gave
active support to the occupying Germans) and
pan-Netherlandists (Fleming advocating political union of Flanders with the Netherlands) on
Netherlands-Belgian relations.
Uruguay: comments on the conclusion of an
extradition convention; convention should not
be rejected on the basis of grounds for exemption derived from international law; incorporation of system in force in Uruguay relating to
extradition for offences committed outside the
territories of the Contracting Parties; proposals
for amending Articles 2, 4, 5 , 9 and 13 among
other things on account of objections on the
part of the colonies against the inclusion of a
provision prohibiting capital punishment.
China (loan consortium) : financial participation
by the Netherlands (see also under 3 October
1919); importance of political objectives of
third countries to the interests and position of
the Netherlands in Asia; establishment of consortium with consequent say in various Chinese
affairs; setting aside $40 million for improving
condition of rivers in Chihli province; dangers
inherent in non-participation; talks on participation by the Netherlands with representative
of Morgan Group and 40 US banks; negotiations conducted by Lamont in Japan and statements by Uchida in Japanese Parliament.
Belgian question : discussion with Delacroix on
settlement of outstanding issues; British propo-
45
24.8.1920
From Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
46
26.8.1920
From Van Brakel
47
26.8.1920
From Oudendijk
(Peking)
48
1.9.1920
From Van Vredenburch
XXXVII
No.
Date; Fromlto
Description
(Brussels)
sal that Belgium submit Wielingen dispute to a
Committee of Four opposed by Belgian public
opinion (no ,,say” by big powers in matters
only concerning small countries) ; conclusion
of a military convention with Belgium like
that concluded between Belgium and France
(see also under 24 August) impossible for the
Netherlands; Delacroix’s views on defensive nature of such a convention and reply by Van
Vredenburch; Delacroix’s request for interview
with Van Karnebeek; final comments on discussion between Van Vredenburch and Delacroix.
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement): certificate of approval to be issued if Germany fulfilled
its commitments (both qualitatively and quantitatively) towards the Commission (see also under 4 May).
Turkey : request that the Netherlands represent
the interests of that country in Yugoslavia declined for the reason that the Legation was not
adequately equipped for the purpose (difficulties to be expected if request were acceded to).
Belgian question: Harding’s views on the Wielingen (the dispute will die its own death); discussion with de Villiers on reception of Netherlands proposal; Sir Eyre Crowe’s return awaited
before exerting further pressure in the direction
desired (see also under 19 August); caution advised in exhibiting desire for settlement of revision of Treaties question.
Djambi question ; communication referring to
Orange Paper.
Relief credits f o r Central Europe: Memorandum containing a number of questions concerning a contribution of 1.1% towards the cost
of the Paris Office, commitment of FIS.
500,000 to the international committee for the
repatriation of prisoners of war from Siberia,
utilization of part of the credits for deliveries
of raw materials taking the form of a credit
fund, length of revolving credits, exact amount
of Treasury notes issued by Austria and Poland
and their supersession by bons.
Belgian question : Delacroix welcome to visit
The Hague (see also under 1 September); division of Wielingen by means of a line dividing
the angle at the boundary point in the low-tide
line into two equal halves; acceptance of settle-
49
2.9.1920
From Coal Office of
Reparation Commission
(Paris)
50
6.9.1920
To Van Welderen
Rengers (Constantinople)
51
7.9.1 9 20
From De Marees van
Swinderen (London)
52
7.9.1920
From Phillips
9.9.1920
From Thorbecke (Paris)
to Patijn
53
54
11.9.1920
To De Marees van
Swinderen (Paris)
XXXVIII
No.
Date; From/to
54A
Annex
55
13.9.1920
From Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
56
13.9.1920
From Van Starkenborch
Stachouwer (Paris)
56A
21.4.1920
Annex
14.9.1920
To De Marees van
Swinderen (London)
57
5 7A
58
14.9.1920
Annex
14.9.1920
From Nederbragt
(Berne)
59
15.9.1920
From Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
60
16.9.1920
To Loudon
(Paris)
Descrip tion
ment based on tangent drawn from that point
along the N.E. point of the eight-meter circle
round the Heyst sphere; recognition of Belgium’s
claim to its coastal sea acceptable in principle
provided the Netherlands retains access to the
northern passage through the Wielingen.
Instruction for Van Vredenburch for discussion
with Delacroix.
Belgian question : discussion with Delacroix (see
also under 1 and 11 September); defensive treaty between Belgium and France and Belgian desire for a military alliance providing protection
against both Germany and France; Envoy’s objections to written proposals concerning the
Wielingen because of his lack of knowledge of
technical aspects of the matter; proposed consultations between Delacroix and British Ambassador in Brussels on Belgian-Netherlands
Treaty (seeking support from Britain).
Germany : (Coal Credit Arrangement) : proposal
by Reparation Commission on supplement to
text drawn up by Fentener van Vlissingen,
Snouck Hurgronje and Waller as referred to in
letter of 2 September.
Text of supplement.
Belgian question : enclosure of Annex concerning the Wielingen; refusal to couch military
convention in terms that would not prevent Delacroix from visiting The Hague.
Relevant instructions for Van Vredenburch in
Brussels.
Rhine shipping Articles of Versailles: talks with
Denichert (review of developments and of present situation with respect to Rhine issue); similar interests of the Netherlands and Switzerland; third seat in Central Commission also for
Switzerland? Favourable impression made by
Ne derbragt ’s mission to Berne.
Belgian question : further information on possible visit by Delacroix (see under 11 September); his innocuous formula for a NetherlandsBelgian military convention and his desire not
to return to Brussels empty-handed; Envoy’s
abstention from making binding statements.
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement): request
following letter of 13 September for a further
specification of what in the Arrangement was
XXXIX
No.
61
61A
62
62.4
62B
63
64
64A
Date; Fromlto
Descrip tion
at variance with Article 266 of Versailles Treaty; the right reserved to itself by Reparation
Commission to take steps in the matter and
compatibility of this with the Resolution of 19
April discussed under 2 1 April.
Belgian question: Belgian desire for abolition in
near future of guaranteed neutrality ; Delacroix
possibly influenced by de Bassompierre and
Orts.
Further information on subjects referred to under 15 September.
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement): enclosure
of Annex 1.
16.9.1920
From Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
to Beelaerts van Blokland
16.9.1920
Annex
16.9.1920
From Boy6 (Berlin) to
Ridder van Rappard (Berlin)
Memorandum from German Ministry of Fo16.9.1920
reign Affairs; calculations concerning coal deliAnnex 1
veries; refutation of both Netherlands and German complaints about infringements of Arrangement (quotas supplied not used solely for domestic purposes).
Minutes of meeting of German and Netherlands
5.5.1920
Government Commissioners for the credit negoAnnex 2
tiations (Mösle, Kempf, Kreuter, Von Wallmichrath and Van Reiswitz on the German side and
Patijn, Snouck Hurgronje, Fentener van Vlissingen and Hooft on the Netherlands side).
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement): figures on
17.9.1920
herring deliveries (purchases by Germany on a
From Van IJsselsteyn
Fls. 25 million credit as referred to in letter of
28 April); herring from the North Sea and from
Zuyder Zee; increasing food stocks in Germany
and interests of German groups of producers and
importers; disadvantages to Dutch herring fisheries; condition of further purchases of herring
for one and a half million guilders from balance
of sub-crediet of Fls. 60 million; presentation to
Netherlands Parliament of Bill for approval of
Arrangement delayed through difficulties in
Germany with regard to its approval; German
State Fish Supply Agency (,,Reichsfischversorgung”) putting obstacles in the way of herring
sales.
Belgian question : discussion with Delacroix on
17.9.1920
agenda for his discussions with Van Karnebeek
From Van Vredenburch
and Delacroix’ wish to sign a non-political trea(Brussels)
ty only; military clause; servitude with respect
to the Wielingen?
Aeenda
handed to Van Vredenburch bv DelaA_
n n..e
.
.x
”
XL
No.
Date; Fromlto
65
17.9.1920
From DeMareesvan
Swinderen (London)
66
19.9.1920
To Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
19.9.1920
From Sweerts de Landas
Wyborch (Helsinki)
67
68
20.9.1920
From Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
69
20.9.1920
From Vissering
(Amsterdam)
70
2 1.9.19 20
To Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
Descrip tion
croix.
Belgian question: Envoy’s visit to Sir Eyre
Crowe; Wielingen and Central Commission for
the Navigation of the Rhine principal points
in Netherlands-Belgian consultations; no reply
from Paris; Sir Eyre Crowe’s disapproval of
Belgium’s pretensions with respect to Central
Commission; De Marees van Swinderen’s scepticism about Belgium’s attitude confirmed by
this discussion; Sir Eyre Crowe given free hand
in the matter and Envoy’s preference for settlement of Belgian issue by the two parties directly concerned.
Belgian question: Netherlands and French texts
drawn up on the basis of the earlier document.
Aaland Islands (see also No. 38) discussion with
Ehrström on decision by League of Nations
Council to adopt the recommendations of the
Com. of Jurists; Envoy’s doubts about Finland’s
request to the Netherlands for its good offices; Van Karnebeek’s approval of recommendations of Com. of Jurists.
Belgian question : impartation to Delacroix of
communication made to Envoy; instructions as
referred to in Annex to letter of 17 September;
visit by Delacroix on condition that military issue be excluded and certainty provided of satisfactory settlement of Wielingen dispute; signing
of economic (non-political) convention; Segers
also travelling to The Hague.
Austria: investment of Netherlands capital in
that country; Netherlands participation in debenture loan of 60 million Austrian crowns for
Stern & Hafferl Electric Power Station, GmÜnden; lack of interest in the matter to be expected in the Netherlands; objections to investing
more money abroad than strictly necessary in
the Netherlands’ own interests; necessity of preventing devaluation of guilder; enumeration of
other offers; monopolist enterprises forcing up
prices; money obtained by ,,cajolement” to
swell the coffers of the Austrian State.
Belgian question: no objections to Segers visiting The Hague too, though visit not regarded
as necessary (see under 20 September); Van
Vredenburch to come to The Hague only in the
event of Delacroix wishing to discuss draft pro-
XLI
No.
Date; From/to
71
21.9.1920
From Pati,jn to D.E.Z.
72
22.9.1920
To Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
72*
22.9.1920
From Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
22.9.1920
From De Graaff (Tokyo)
73
74
22.9.1920
From Van Karnebeek
75
23.9.1920
From Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
76
23.9.1920
From Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
Descrip tion
gramme.
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement): comments on reports in Netherlands press in connection with herring deliveries; no evidence of
Germany wishing to evade its commitments in
any way (communiqué in Netherlands newspapers).
Belgian question: ,,no servitude with respect to
the Wielingen but access to the high seas via our
own waterways” (concession on the part of the
Netherlands on the basis of the ,,general rapprochement expected to result from Delacroix’ visit”); the latter’s proposal for settlement of the
Wielingen dispute to be accepted as a condition
for his visit to The Hague?
Belgian question : telegram announcing cancellation of Segers’ visit.
Yap cables (DNTG): participation by greater
part of ex-Allied Powers in preliminary telegraph conference on disposal of former German
cables to be held in Washington (see also under
3 May); Japan resolved to respect Netherlands
interests and to keep the United States out of
the matter; appointment of Japanese delegation; Japan to consult the Netherlands in due
course without prior steps on the part of the
Netherlands being required.
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement): notes jotted down after the German Envoy had read to
him a document concerning deliveries of
90,000 metric tons of coal a month; transit of
coal to Denmark and consequent fears of trouble with Reparation Commission.
Belgian question: discussion with Graham on
Delacroix’ visit to the Netherlands and military
agreement as a way of loosening Belgium’s ties
with France.
Belgian question: (reply to letter of 22 September) ; Wielingen more important to Delacroix at
the time than military question; consequences
for Belgium of granting the Netherlands access
from the high seas via Netherlands territorial
waters (waiver of sovereignty claimed over entire ,,vlieger” (kite-shaped) area plus triangle
formed by beacon No. 4, buoy No. 21 and
depth 109); three possibilities envisaged: (1)
Delacroix waiting to see how crisis in Belgium
XLII
No.
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
Date; From/to
Descrip tion
will develop, (2) acceptance by him of Netherlands proposal - after Segers’ visit - and of the
attendant risk of the fall of his Cabinet and a
new Government under Brunet or Renkin, or
(3) acceptance by the Netherlands of Delacroix’
programme as providing a better chance of a
caretaker Government under Delacroix.
Belgian question : reply concerning matters re24.9.1920
ferred to in preceding item; settlement of WieTo Van Vredenburch
lingen sovereignty issue by drawing a demarca(Brussels)
tion line; ,,kite-shaped area” not relevant; insistence on the part of the Netherlands on a boundary line guaranteeing minimum right of passage to the high seas (a concession made by the
Netherlands in view of the rapprochement
sought by Belgium).
Belgian question: visit to Delacroix at his re24.9.1920
quest; servitude with respect to the Wielingen
From Van Vredenburch
(1) or access by the Netherlands to the high
(Brussels)
seas through cession of Belgian territory (2);
postponement of Belgian visits (preference for
Segers to precede Delacroix) ; attempts made by
Envoy to prevent suspension of negotiations;
better chances for alternative (2); influence on
Delacroix of Belgian Foreign Ministry officials.
League of Nations: comments on first meeting
24.9.1920
of League of Nations Assembly; the NetherFrom De Graaff
lands East lndies non-accession to the League;
colonial mandates (Assembly being only required to take note of decisions made by the League of Nations Council).
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement) : informa25.9.1920
tion supplementing that transmitted on 16 SepTo Loudon (Paris)
tember (No. 60); difficulties encountered in arranging reconstruction credit.
The Hague Academy of International L a w : ex25.9.1920
From A.P.C. van Karnebeek posé on objectives and structure of this Netherlands institution dating from 1914 (established
on a fairly small initial capital but carrying out
a wide variety of activities designed to promote
peace, complementary to what were termed the
,,Hague activities”).
Djambi question: communication referring t o
25.9.1920
From Phillips
Orange Paper.
Yap cables: steps in connection with letter of
27.9.1920
3 1 July; claims on Eastern Telegraph Company
To De Graaff
to be transmitted to British Government
through diplomatic channels; importance of ca-
XLIII
No.
Date; Fromlto
84
27.9.1920
To Loudon (Paris)
85
27.9.1920
From Van IJsselsteyn
86
27.9.1920
From Pop
87
27.9.1920
From Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
88
27.9.1920
Descrip tion
bles to the Netherlands because of future mandate over Yap Island (the United States, Japan,
the Netherlands or internationalisation?); objections to supporting United States because of
Japan; not too rigid instructions for Netherlands delegates to cable conference in Washington; bringing up at the conference of financial
interests of Netherlands shareholders in German-Dutch Telegraph Company.
Relief credits for Central Europe: communication referring to letter of 9 September; FIS.
12,500 and Fls. 50,000 to be made available.
League of Nations (Assembly agenda): establishment and powers of blockade com.; Scandinavian proposal for supplementing the first
paragraph of Article 16 of Covenant; Van IJsselsteyn’s objections to points raised by Advisory Com. on Matters of International Law; rationality of Scandinavian amendment as such and
its importance to the Netherlands.
League of Nations (Assembly agenda): one-side
composition of technical committee referred
to in Article 9 of Covenant (maritime, military
and aerial warfare problems; investigation of
Germany’s military situation under Article 2 13
of Versailies Treaty; Bourgeois report); no
Netherlands desire for a seat on the committee
since she was not a party to the peace settlement, but presence of Netherlands delegates
during discussion of subjects relating to the
Netherlands Armed Forces or the interests of
the country generally (the country’s strategic
position in Western Europe in the event of a
future conflict) ; enforcement of economic sanctions and decisions relating to acts of war by
States by individual Member States of the League (possible lack of unanimity leading to anarchy in League with consequent dangers for
smaller States); clearer wording of Article 16 of
Covenant.
Belgian question: further information on Delacroix’ forthcoming visit; his programme evidence that Belgium had raked up Wielingen dispute
,,to extort a military agreement from the
Netherlands”; Belgian Cabinet’s rejection of
British proposal to institute a Committee of
Four (17 September).
Djambi question : Report denying monopolist
XLIV
No.
Date; Fromlto
Description
From De Beaufort
(Washington) to Secretary
of State Lansing
position of and concessions to Colonial Oil
Company (,,Koloniale Petroleummij”, a subsidiary of the Standard Oil Company, New
York); no discrimination between Netherlands
nationals and aliens.
Memorandum on the Netherland East Indies
Mining Act.
Conslusion to Annex 1 (Netherlands text from
,,Bataafsche Petroleummij”).
Relief Crediets for Central Europe: amending
No. 84 (Fls. 500,000 instead of Fls. 50,000).
Vatican: Diplomatic Service; elevation of internunciature to nunciature? Netherlands request
not to change status as there were no diplomats
with the rank of Ambassador in The Hague.
Belgian question: reply to No. 87; Netherlands
concern over and denial of rumours concerning
resumption of talks on Belgian-Netherlands military agreement.
Yap cables: further information on sending
Netherlands delegates to Telegraph Conference
in Washington on 8 October; Japanese public
opinion.
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement): enclosure
of Annex.
Memorandum from Snouck Hurgronje: quantity of coal to be supplied to the Netherlands
(250,000 metric tons a month with a guaranteed minimum of 90,000 metric tons in accordance with Draft of 1 0 January 1920) and German counter-proposal connected with Germany’s position in Spa; analysis of subsequent developments; certain quantity to be supplied in the
form of foundry coke; fixing the price of German coal (see No. 42).
Djambi question: significance of ,,the granting
to a single company of concessions covering all
the best areas of the Dutch East Indies” in Memorandum submitted by US Envoy on the oil
policy of the Netherlands East Indies Administration (complaint or warning for the future?);
legislators should be free to choose bodies or
persons to carry out work; lack of right to compete with others for such commissions on an
equal footing.
Comments on the matter; objections to transmitting the above information as it stands to
Phillips (fears of US Mining Act being applied
88A
Annex 1
88B
Annex 2
89
28.9.1920
To Loudon (Paris)
29.9.1920
To Van Nispen tot
Sevenaer (Vatican)
90
91
29.9.1920
To Van Vredenburch
92
3O .9.19 20
To De Graaff
93
30.9.1920
To Gevers (Berlin)
29.9.1 920
Annex
93A
94
30.9.1920
From De Graaff
94A
6.10.1920
Annex
XLV
No.
Date; From/to
95
30.9.19 20
From Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
96
1.10.1920
From Van Eysinga
(Leyden)
97
2.10.1920
To Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
98
2.10.1920
From Patijn
99
4.10.1920
To H.M. The Queen
5.10.1920
To De Vries
1O 0
101
102
5.10.1920
To Van Vredenburch
(Brussels), De Marees
van Swinderen (London)
and Loudon (Paris)
6.10.1920
To De Beaufort
(Washington)
Descrip tion
to the Netherlands in all its severity).
Belgian question : discussion with Pierrard; his
explanation of Belgium’s standpoint in the
Wielingen dispute; ,,kite-shaped area” and
Netherlands claims with respect to eastern
half (see also nos. 76-78); Pierrard’s objections
to Delacroix’ proposal that the boundary line be
drawn from the national frontier in the Zwin in
the direction of the eastern side of Rietzand.
Rhine shipping: comments on Nederbragt’s reports on his mission to Berne (see also no. 58);
objections on the part of the Netherlands Government against the creation of a neutral bloc
in the Central Commission; Rosen urging Van
Eysinga to promote the creation of a GermanDutch-British-Italian bloc to counter French
ambitions considered undesirable for Rhine
shipping; Van Eysinga in favour of pre-1914 system (each State being guided by the general interests of Rhine shipping); arguments in Balfour
report against endowing Secretariat personnel
with permanent status (in both the Central
Commission and the Secretariat of the League
itself).
Belgian question : further information on Pierrard’s contemplated visit to the Netherlands
and discussion with Brand Whitlock on Delacroix’ proposed visit to the Netherlands; disappointment in the Netherlands with Delacroix’
attitude and intimation of this fact to Phillips.
Belgian question: summary of discussion held
with Delacroix that day at L. Marieu’s house,
139 Avenue Charleroi, Brussels (delicate matter
of revision of Treaties).
Diplomatic Service : subsistence allowance for
Van Nispen (Vatican).
Shipping tax f n the Netherlands: drawbacks attending imposition as tariff discrimination;
fears of serious competition between Netherlands and foreign ports in the future.
Belgian question : instructions to maintain vigilant observation of Belgian-French agreement
and its text; agreement not to be submitted as
yet to the League of Nations.
Yup cables: instructions for strong defence of
Netherlands standpoint at the Washington Telegraph conference.
XLVI
No.
Date; Fromlto
Description
103
6.10.1920
League of Nations (Rules of Procedure of Assembly): comments on frequency and covening
of meetings, appointing alternate delegates and
chairmanship (invariably to Chairman of the
Council?), importance of committee work for
Assembly; States themselves to be free to
choose first delegates (not always to be appointed on the sole basis of seniority).
Djam bi question : further information following
that contained in no. 94;assertion that companies with American shareholders had received
less favourable treatment than companies with
Netherlands shareholders untenable (prevention
of risk of measures being adopted to exclude
Netherlands capital invested in the United States).
Yap cables: objections to cooperation with the
United States (major Japanese interests in Yap
to be taken into account (see no. 83));consultation with Ministry on standpoint to be adopted.
Belgian question: Initiative by Delacroix to resume negociations; his objections to FrenchAnglo-Belgian-Dutch commission of four; need
to counterbalance France.
N o extension of boundary into sea (Wielingen);
Belgian rights to its coastal sea, and Netherlands
access to open sea through its own waters (circle round Heyst sphere). Military question. Discussions Van Vredenburch - Delacroix.
New Guinea: boundary between Netherlands
part and part belonging to Germany before the
War; expeditions for collecting information;
desirability felt in Netherlands East Indies of
transferring boundary farther to the East because of the oil deposits found on the eastern
bank of the Tamini river.
Russia (resumption of trade relations) : comments on a question asked by Vlessing on visit
by agent of Krassin (Professor Allinkov?) in
possession of a sum in gold to be deposited
with the Netherlands Bank by way of guarantee
for effecting commercial transactions; guarantees required by the Netherlands to be drawn
up in consultation between 's Jacob and Krassin.
Germany (ex-Crown Prince): discussion with
Simons concerning return of ex- Crown Prince
to Germany from his internment on island of
From François
104
6.10.1920
From De Graaff
105
7.10.1920
To De Beaufort
(Washington)
105*
7.10.1920
To H.M. the Queen
106
7.10.1920
From De Graaff
107
8.10.1920
From Snouck Hurgronje
108
8.10.1920
From Gevers (Berlin)
XLVII
No.
Date; From/to
109
9.10.1920
To Heads of Diplomatic Missions
110
9.10.1920
From Michiels van
Verduynen (Prague)
111
11.10.1920
Minutes of Council
of Ministers
112
11.10.1920
From Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
113
11.10.1920
From De Beaufort
(Washington)
4.10.1920
Annex
113A
Descrip tion
Wieringen; consultation between Simons and
Chancellor Hindenburg and statement that there were no objections to his return to Germany,
though some doubts remained; visit by Von
Kell to Doorn and Wieringen for consultation
with Ex-Kaiser and Ex-Crown Prince on financial settlement for former Hohenzollern dynastY *
Belgian question: Belgian attempts (after Van
Karnebeek’s statement in the Second Chamber
on 3 June on negotiations on revision of Treaties) to elicit support in London and Paris for
Belgian position on Wielingen dispute; brief exchange of views between Millerand, Lloyd
George and Delacroix outside the framework of
the Spa Conference (possibly resulting in pressure being exerted on the Netherlands); Belgian
non-acceptance of British suggestion of establishment of a Committee of Four (see no. 105*).
Czechoslovakia (trade with): Convention of
1867 (,,Staatsblad” - Bulletin of Acts, Orders
and Decrees - 1867, No. 90) to be regarded by
temporary enactment as concluded with the
Republic; special reference to the fourth paragraph of Article 2 in connection with arbitrary
decisions in that country on granting of export
licences; validity of old conventions; guarantee
of most-favoured nation treatment.
Maintenance of state of threat of war (see also
No. 31) in the Netherlands and Belgian question: money of former Belgian internees to be
placed at disposal of Belgian Government (see
also under 8 December 1919).
Belgian question: Hymans’ views on a more
comprehensive Franco-Belgian military agreement; elaboration of letters from the two military staffs; defensive nature of Belgian-French
agreement and its publication; denial of rumours that French and Belgian staffs had prepared plans for military operations on Netherlands territory (southern part of province of
Limburg).
Yap cables (DNTG): enclosure of Annex.
Memorandum presented to participants in
Washington Telegraph Conference (setting forth
Netherlands claims to DNTG property in accor-
XLVIII
No.
Date; From/to
114
12.10.1920
To Pop
115
13.10.1920
To Van Panhuys
(Beme)
115A
10.10.1920
Annex
13.10.1920
To De Graaff
116
117
14.10.1920
To Rosen
117A
12.10.1920
Annex
118
14.10.1920
Descrip tion
dance with Agreement of 24 July 1901).
League of Nations (Assembly agenda): reply to
No. 86; communiqué by Scandinavian Ministers
meeting at Copenhagen on composition of the
,,Commission Permanente Consultative pour les
questions miiitaires, navales et aëriennes”; participation by Netherlands delegates acceptable
as specific responsibilities relating to the implementation of the peace treaties had been entrusted to the League; doubts whether clearer
wording of Article 16 of the Convenant (blockade; see also Van IJsselsteyn and Pop under 27 September) would lessen the dangers inherent in it for smaller nations; negative recommendation issued by Advisory Com. on Matters
of International Law on 13 September with regard to Pop’s abovementioned proposal.
Belgian question and Switzerland: Swiss preference for port of Antwerp at variance with
Netherlands-Swiss Convention of 19 August
1875 (,,Staatsblad” 1878, No. 137); pressure
exerted in the matter on Switzerland (urging of
non-renewal as from 1 January 1921 of stipulation in Belgian-Swiss Agreement of 31 December); advantages of transport via Rotterdam
closely studied.
Comments by Snouck Hurgronje on the Netherlands’ capacity to exert pressure.
Yap cables: Netherlands representatives entitled
to attend preliminary conference in Washington
and former enemy States not invited; information on presentation to the participants of the
conference of the documents included as Annex to the letter of 11 October from De Beaufort (113A); postponement op opening of conference proper (for taking actuel decisions),
scheduled for 15 November, to a date to be
decided later.
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement): Article
267 of Traty of Versailles; Netherlands Government’s legal views (see also under 30 September); enclosure of Annex.
Note for Rosen on Reparation Commission’s
views on the claims of the former Entente powers on benefites granted to the Netherlands
under the Erkelenz Agreement. Draft and
amendations.
United States: loan to be contracted in that
XLIX
No.
119
120
Date; From/to
Descrip tion
From Van IJsselsteyn
country (on the basis of the loan granted to
Norway) to pay for the goods to be purchased
(but reservations with respect to minimum interest of 8%of previous loan).
Djam bi question: oil prices; deletion preferential rights to ,,Bataafsche Petroleummij”-BPM
from bill in order to give least possible offence.
Germany (Ems Estuary question): establishment and composition of committee to make
recommendations on Ems boundary; boundary
in Dollart and Article 41 of Hanover Boundary
Convention of 2 July 1824 (,,Staatsblad” 1846,
No. 54); German works on De Geise sand flats
on the left bank since 1871; requirement of cooperation by the Netherlands to regularise the
situation and objections on the part of the
Netherlands against permitting Germany to
have and maintain those works on Netherlands
territory or on German territory close to the
Netherlands frontier; preference for an exchange of territories and demarcation of the frontier
from the east bank of the Dollart as far as Pogum and thence by a straight line running in the
direction of the Reide trough; request for advice in the matter.
Patijn’s comments on draft; recommendation
that decision be delayed until after the Ems
Committee report.
Comments by Van Heeckeren on preceding document; reference to prior consultations by
Van Karnebeek and desire in Berlin to speed up
matter.
Further comments by Patijn (on Van Heeckeren’s views) ; no further recommendation given.
United States (Merchant Marine Act): comments on trade agreements of 1839 and 1852
(,,Staatsblad” 1839, No. 29 and ,,Staatsblad”
1853, No. 16); refusal by Wilson to implement
provision in Jones Act imposing obligation to
denounce all agreements at variance with the
application of that provision to aliens.
Comments by Nederbragt on Articles 28 and
34 of Jones Act and Articles 1 and 3 of 1852
Agreement.
League of Nations (General Assembly); appointment of delegates and Djambi question,
presentation of Bill to Netherlands Parliament).
Saar Basin : the Netherlands prepared to protect
14.10.1920
From De Graaff to
Council of Ministers
15.10.1920
To Ruys de Beerenbrouck and De Vries
120A
13.10.1920
Annex 1
120B
13.10.1920
Annex 2
120C
13.10.1920
Annex 3
15.10.1920
From Snouck Hurgronje
121
121A
15.10.1920
Annex
122
15.10.1920
Minutes of Council
of Ministers
16.10.1920
123
L
No.
124
125
Date; From/to
Descrip tion
To James (Rotterdam)
the population’s interests without recognition
of the French Envoy to this country as the territory’s diplomatic representative.
Austria: gift of Dutch vegetables to that country.
18.10.1920
Minutes of Council
of Ministers
18.10.1920
Minutes of Advisory Com.
on Matters of International
Law
126
18.10.1920
From Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
127
19.10.1920
From De Vries and
Van IJsselsteyn
128
20.10.1920
From De Beaufort
(Washington)
129
23.10.1920
To Van Eysinga, Delegate
to Traffic Conference
(Paris)
130
23.10.1920
To Vissering (Amsterdam)
League of Nations Covenant and Permanent
Court: discussion of amendments proposed by
Norway (see also under 3 August); Assembly
document No. 12 and draft by Com. of Juriste
for international Court; article by article comments on draft.
Belgian question : Delacroix’ explanation to
Lloyd George of reasons for Belgian-French military agreement; British objections to such bilateral agreements (any unjustifiable invastion
of Belgium still a casus belli for Britain); discussion between Delacroix and Sir Eyre Crowe on
negotiations between Belgium and the Netherlands; no objections on the part of Britain
against Netherlands-Belgian military understandings.
United States: objections analogous to those
against issue of gold for debts payable in
the United States (too small a chance of a
consequent permanent drop in rate of exchange
of dollar).
Yap cables (DNTG) (see No. 113): initial
opposition of French delegates to the Netherlands concerning itself with the matter; DNTG
question to be dealt with on 22 October; discussion with Davies on former operation of
cables by the Netherlands and willingness on
the part of the Netherlands to continue operation, if necessary together with others; matter
not discussed with US and Japanese delegations
in Washington (see also No. 105); granting of
mandate to Japan?
Turkey (levying of dues in ships passing through
the Straits); (see under 2 June); Scandinavian
States intending to take joint action; request
for report on type and site of action contemplated; transit traffic discussed at Geneva and
Barcelona conferences ; involvement of Brussels
and Madrid in any such steps.
China (loan consortium): (see also No. 47);
Netherlands investors to be encouraged to participate; objections to fragmentation of resources
LI
No.
Date; From/to
131
23.10.1920
From Leroy
132
28.10.1920
To Loudon (Paris)
133
29.10.1920
From Benoist
134
29.10.1920
From Wijtenhorst
(Groningen) to Van
Heec keren
29.10.1920
Annex 1
From the Netherlands
Members of the Ems
Committee
134A
Descrip tion
resulting from procedure followed up to that
time; request for support from Vissering in appropriate circles.
Yap cables and Washington Telegraph Conference: improved communications in Europe;
encouraging words spoken by Broin in Paris on
7 July (see also under 16 June); invitation extended to United States (not a Member of the
St. Petersburg International Telegraphie Union) ;
caution to be exercised where participation by
the Netherlands was concerned; discussion of
items A-D; determining objectives of ex-Entente countries with a view to framing Netherlands policy and to consulting with other interested countries, if necessary, before opening
of Conference; voting rights of the Netherlands
and the Netherlands colonies.
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement): communication on fruitless mission by Everwijn and
Snouck Hurgronje to Berlin for ratification; Article 266 of Versailles Treaty main obstacle; ratification nevertheless urged by Starkenborch
Stachouwer through Bergmann; Britain and
German reconstruction.
Unfriendly comments on France in part of
Netherlands press (De Nieuwe Courant, Het
Vaderland) ; request that Plemp van Duiveland
’s influence be used to good account.
Germany (Ems Estuary question): enclosure of
annexes. Advantages of adding entire Dollart to
Netherlands.
Germany (Ems Estuary Report): Ems boundary
to be settled with elimination of the problem of
the rights of the two Parties; ,,Thalweg” principle, Emden, Delfzijl, boundary north of Delfzijl, procedure of Ems Committee (cognizance
of German Government’s ,,Draft Memorandum
on the question of the national frontier at the
Lower Ems and its estuaries”), boundary in the
territorial waters; general and military interests;
preference for economic settlement of dispute
on the general principle of the Ems being a
frontier river with a ,,frontier formed by the
,,Thalweg” of the most suitable channels, marked with buoys, for shipping’’ (unless a different
settlement might seem better for some sections); Van Oordt’s opinion in minority report
LI1
No.
Date; Fromlto
34B
Annex 2
34 c
14.5.1914
Annex 3
34D
2 1920
Annex 4
15.2.1920
Annex 5
Annex 6
134E
134F
135
136
137
1.11.1920
Minutes of Com. on
Matters of International Law
1.11.1920
From Economic Affaires
Dept. (Rhine shipping)
1.11.1920
From Rosen
137A
Annex
138
2.11.1920
From Davis
(Washington)
139
5.1 1.1920
From Van Eysinga,
Netherlands Delegate
Descrip tion
that the military objections to this settlement
had been underrated.
Abridged version of the ,,Festschrift” published
on the occasion of the opening of the new Emden sea-port (J.E.J.E.).
Information on the navigable waters between
the islands of Rottum (Dutch) and Borkum
(German).
information on navigation channels in the Lower Ems.
Information on the Delfzijl pilotage service.
Van Oordt’s minority report: preference for
settling boundary in the Lower Ems ,,in such
a manner that the stream would be besected
at the centre of a row of sand-banks (Huibertsplaat, Meeuwenstaart, Eemshorn, Hond and
Paap)”; more precise definition of ,,Thalweg”
principle; objections of a military nature against
majority report; preference for a settlement in
the territorial waters under which the Western
Ems would become German territory and the
Huibertsgat with the sand-banks bordering it on
the north would become Netherlands territory.
League of Nations: (see also under 18 October);
Norwegian amendments to Covenant and draft
by Com. of Jurists for International Court.
Rhine shipping and Peace Treaty of Versailles:
review of events relating to Netherlands participation up to that date.
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement): reply to
No. 117A; doubts about the ex-Entente powers
not invoking Article 265 of Versailles Treaty;
summary of negotiations ,,to assess the legal
position”; Germany resolved to apply to the
Conference of Ambssadors, Paris, as the Entente’s Supreme Body.
Comment on German Note to Conference of
Ambassadors.
Djarnbi question: reply to No. 88; US oil fields
accessible under the law to interested Dutch
companies; comments on Dutch oil policy and
on monopolist position of ,,Royal Dutch” and
,,Bataafsche Petroleummij”-BPM.
Turkey (levying of dues on ships passing
through the Straits) (see No. 129); Commission
de Détroits (Straits Commission) a kind of minia-
LI11
No.
140
141
141A
142
143
Date; From/to
Descrip tion
to Traffic Conference
(Paris)
ture State with its own flag, organisation, etc.
under Articles 37-61 of the Treaty of Sèvres?
High costs to be expected and danger of competition of Danube shipping for Straits shipping;
arguments against legality of dues because of
the abolition of tolls on sea-going shipping in
second half of 19th century; Article 54 and
non-differantiation of shipping dues.
Jewish refugees: expression of thanks for support given to refugees from all parts of the
world for many years.
5.11.1920
From Hague Com. for
Jewish Refugees (Kann
and Cohen) to Ruys de
Beerenbrouc k
5.11.1920
From De Graaff (Tokyo)
4.11.1920
Annex
6.11.1920
To De Graaff
8.11.1920
To Rosen
Yap cables and Washington Telegraph Conference: discussion with Uchida on arrangement
between the Netherlands and Japan; enclosure
of memorandum from Uchida; request for results of preliminary conference and his objections to the Japanese proposals (Netherlands
interests very much at risk through joint management and operation of cable network by the
Netherlands and Japan as a result of Japan’s
predominant position in the Far East; Japan
likely to use network for its own purpose in
times of international tension); network’s political and strategic importance to Japan; its
economic importance to the Netherlands; early operationalisation of Menado-Yap cable.
Memorandum handed by Uchida to De Graeff.
Djambi question: reply to No. 104;request for
information on developments with respect to
transfer of Muara Enim rights to Standard Oil
as contemplated earlier.
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement): objections to German draft Note to Conference of
Ambassadors (see No. 137A) and German refusal to ratify in view of emergence of new facts;
counter-arguments against German fears of
harmful effects of exemption from export duty
as stipulated in Erkelenz Concession in connection with provisions of Peace Treaty; nothing
more known about this than a casual statement
on the part of the Reparation Commission that
the Erkelenz Concession should be regarded as
an exception; legal position after Resolution of
21 April (see under that date); Reparation
Commission’s inability to safeguard Germany
LIV
No.
Date; Fromlto
144
8.11.1920
To Rosen
145
9.11.1920
From Loudon (Paris)
146
12.111920
From Muller and Abbing
(Netherlands Trading Company - Nederlandsche
Handel-Maatschappij) to
Vissering (Amsterdam)
147
14.11.1920
Van Karnebeek’s Diary
148
16.11.1920
From Huyssen van
Kattendyke (Brussels)
Descrip tion
against what might be unjustifiable invocation
of Articles 266 and 267 of the Treaty of Versailles in response to German’s refusal to ratify
Coal Credit Arrangement.
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement) : further
comment on rationale and expediency of German draft Note to Conference of Ambassadors
referred to in preceding item, with special reference to passages referring to or quoting the
Netherlands Government.
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement): further
to letter to Loudon of 28 October; taíks (Van
Starkenborch) with Bergmann on danger presented by Article 266 of Versailles Treaty, which
it would not be possible to eleminate through
an Additional Protocol; non-applicability of
that Article.
China (loan consortium): letter from the
Netherlands Trading Company referring to
Oudendijk’s letter of 26 August passed on by
Vissering; the Netherlands, though not one of
co-founders, could join after its establishment;
British proposal relating to employment of specific sum for improving condition of rivers in
Chihli province (see also No’s. 47 and 130);political nature of Oudendijk’s commercial, financial and industrial interests and China’s economic interests considered by him to be of secondary importance; his silence on the subject of
the Lung-hai railway loan agreement; issue (in
instalments) of fifty million guilders in Chinese
Treasury bills by Dutch-Chinese syndicate;
Netherlands bankers supplying German and
Russian issues to their clients in lieu of consortium membership and their additional plans
with respect to China.
L e p e of Nations (chairmanship of Assembly)
discussion with Rappar on behalf of Motta on appointment of Hymans as Chairman; Van Karnebeek not opposed to Hymans’ chairmanship as
such, but would still prefer a Swiss Chairman.
Belgian question: discussion with Carton de
Wiart on outstanding questions; chance of
Netherlands suspicions of Belgian intentions
being lessened by a statement to be issued in
Brussels to the effect that Belgium had n o imperialist ambitions and did not aspire to annexation of Netherlands territory.
LV
No.
Date; Fromlto
Descrip tion
149
17.11.1920
To De Beaufort
(Washington)
150
17.11.1920
To De Graeff (Tokyo)
151
17.11.1920
Van Karnebeek’s Diary
152
17.11.1920
From Thorbecke
to Patijn
(Paris)
19.11.1920
From Van Panhuys
(Berne)
Yap cables (DNTG): claims on Eastern Telegraph Company; transfer of rights from Germany to Japan; Japan as mandatory of Yap Island; negotiations proposals made by Japan to
the Netherlands; negotiations on cables to be
held in Tokyo as there was no Japanese representative in The Hague (management and operation as under the former arrangement between
the Netherlands and Germany) ; provisional arrangement making Yap-Menado cable available
for public use.
Yap cables: summary of British proposals, with
reference to telegram to de Beaufort; assignment of Yap-Celebes cable to the Netherlands,
Yap-Guam cable to the United States and third
of Yap-China cable to Japan; sharing of costs
(Guam-China cable) ; Japan’s agreement to telegrams between the United States and the
Netherlands East Indies being sent via Yap and
Guam (local management).
League of Nations (Assembly working programme): discussion by Netherlands delegation of
items on agenda (such as distribution of delegates among the various committees); objections on the part of the Netherlands against accepting mandate over Armenia; discussion with
Aguerra and latter’s statement that all Latin
American missions would vote for Van Karnebeek on 18 November; a disadvantage attached
to the appointment would be that no chairmanship would go to countries outside Europe; Latin American to be appointed Chairman of
Committee V (admission of States) with Van
Karnebeek as Vice-chairman.
Relief credits and Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement): Government or bank guarantees?
Utterances by Raestadt in Relief Credits Subcommittee.
League of Nations (chairmanship of Assembly
and other subjects): presentation of his credentials as Netherlands representative with the Office; discussion with Sir Eric Drummond on
election of first Chairman of Assembly; his own
preference for the President of the Swiss Confederation and Sir Eric’s advocacy of appointment of Hymans (see No. 147).
League of Nations (activities of Committee V,
admission of Members): notes on first meetings;
~~~
153
154
20.11.1920
Van Karnebeek’s Diary
LVI
No.
Date; From/to
155
20.1 1.l920
From Graham
156
21.11.1920
From Van Panhuys
(Berne)
156A
2.12.1920
Annex 1
156B
2.12.1920
Annex 2
156C
3.12.1920
Annex 3
156D
3.12.1920
Annex 4
22.11.1920
From Gevers (Berlin)
157
157A
27.11.1920
Annex
158
22.11.1920
From Van Nispen
tot Sevenaer
159
22.11.1920
From Drummond
160
22.11.1920
Minutes of Council of
Ministers
Descrip tion
legal implications of admission.
Hadramut: Movement of Arabs between Hadramut and the Netherlands East Indies; AngloNetherlands surveillance of movements of persons suspected of Pan-Islamite or Bolshevist
sympathies (see also under 21 June and 22
July).
Belgian question and Switzerland: discussion
with Lardy on favoured treatment accorded
Antwerp under Belgian-Swiss Agreement (see
also under 13 October).
Comments by Nederbragt: objections to import
restrictions on Swiss goods as a retaliatory measure.
Comments by Snouck Hurgronje: restrictions
on imports only possible through legislation;
opposition to be expected from free trade circles.
Comments by Patijn: objections to ,,exciseduty war” with Switzerland prior to settlement
of Rhine problems.
Van Karnebeek’s decision: no retaliatory measures.
Germany (Coal Credit Convention): discussion
with Simons concerning No. 143; Entente’s
non-invocation of most-favoured nation clause
under Article 266 of the Treaty of Versailles
(possible consequences of German steps in that
direction) ; further consideration of ratification
of Coal Credit Arrangement by senior officials
in Berlin preparatory to decision by German
Council of Ministers.
Comments by Snouck Hurgronje on herring
and jam; necessity of consultation with Reparation Commission (failure of his and Everwijn’s
visit to Berlin; see also No. 132).
Vatican (Diplomatic Service): reply to No. 90;
elevation of internunciatures to nunciatures in
various countries; Congress of Vienna of 1815
and precedence of Papal diplomatic representatives; comparison of literature on the subject.
League of Nations Vilna contingent: action
contemplated; invitation to the Netherlands to
participate and to make available officers ,,on
special duty”.
The Netherlands (levying of import dury):
authorisation by Council to present parliamentary Bill providing for a maximum levy of
LVII
No.
Date; From/to
161
23.11.1920
Van Karnebeek’s Diary
162
23.11.1920
From De Graaff
163
24.11.1920
To Drummond
164
24.11.1920
From De Graaff
165
25.11.1920
To Ruys de Beerenbrouck
166
25.11.1920
Van Karnebeek’s Diary
167
26.11.1920
To De Graeff (Tokyo)
167*
26.11.1920
To De Beaufort
(Washington)
Descrip tion
20% or an import ban on certain goods in view
of the high rate of unemployment in the Netherlands.
League of Nations (activities of Committee V):
admission of Baltic States; discussion with
Fisher; bleak outlook for those countries if not
recognized by other countries; Switzerland’s
attitude in the matter; speculation on Russian
problem in connenction with recognition
beyond purview of League.
Djambi question: reply to No. 142, referring to
inter-Ministerial correspondence concerning the
transfer of exploration licences from Muara
Enim to the Standard Oil Company; the latter
to be prevented from attaining an all-powerful
position at the expense of what had been built
up with Netherlands labour and capital; rejection of US complaints (see under 6 October).
League of Nations Vilna contingent: reply to
No. 159; request for additional information on
Vilna plebiscite, command of troops, supplies,
etc.
Yap cables: cautious treatment of Japanese proposals referred to under No. 149; objections
against separate negotiations with Japan in the
absence of a permanent ,Japanese mandate over
Yap.
League of Nations Vilna contingent: enclosure
of documents Nos. 159 and 164; dispatch from
Geneva announcing agreement of Scandinavian
League of Nations delegation to sending troops;
action of League of Nations delegation to sending troops not popular in the Netherlands;
privation awaiting volunteers.
League of Nations Covenant: Finnish reservations with respect to Article 10 prior to settlement of Aaland Islands question; Luxemburg
neutrality and boycott under Article 16.
Yap cables: further information in connection
with items referred to in Nos. 149 and 164 (referring to telegram to the envoy, see No. 149);
no mention of Japanese mandate over Yap
Island, which was not yet an established fact.
Yup cables: Instructions similar to those given
in No. 167; request for further information
concerning (a) operation and (b) US steps designed to abolish different rates between the
Netherlands East Indies on the one hand and
LVIII
No.
Date; From/to
168
26.11.1920
Van Karnebeek’s Diary
169
26.11.1920
From Van Panhuys
(Berne)
170
27.11.1920
Van Karnebeek’s Diary
171
28.11.1920
From Rosen
172
28.1 1.1920
From Sweerts de Landas
Wyborch (Stockholm)
173
29.11.1920
From Reuter
(Luxembourg)
28.11.1920
Annex
173A
174
30.11.1920
Descrip tion
Europe on the other, depending on whether
the telegrams were sent via Guam or Madras.
League of Nations (activities of Committee V):
notes further to those in No. 165; his advocacy
of Luxembourg’s admission; objections to contrasting the country (which wished to remain
neutral without defence obligations) with Switzerland.
Germany, League of Nations, Vilna contingent,
Armenia: views of Muller, German Envoy to
Berne, on the situation in his country and imports into it; Germany’s mandatory coal deliveries to France; separatist tendencies in Bavaria;
appreciation of attitude of Netherlands delegation in League of Nations Assembly; discussion
with Peltzer, Belgian Envoy to Berne, on
League of Nations Vilna contingent; registration (of full texts) of treaties with League of
Nations Secretariat; Netherlands objections to
accepting mandate over Armenia (see No. 151);
Van Panhuys link between League of Nations
Secretariat and the Netherlands.
League of Nations: discussion on state of affairs; desirability of some of the Assembly’s resolutions taking the form of treaties, and comments on the matter by Drummond, Bourgeois
and Hymans.
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement): objections against the views expressed in No. 143;
promise of ratification of Arrangement in connection with the Netherlands Government’s
difficult position vis-à-vis Parliament.
League of Nations Vilna contingent: discussion
with Boström concerning cautious reaction of
Sweden to League of Nations request based on
possible serious consequences of the ,,adventure’’; possible repercussions of Swedish refusal
in Geneva and attitude of States to Aaland Islands question; remark by Sweerts de Landas
Wyborch on the ,,demoralishg pettiness” of
Sweden’s policy.
League of Nations (admission of Luxembourg):
(see also Van Karnebeek’s Diary No. 168); enclosure of Annex.
Report by Luxembourg delegation in League of
Nations subcommittee on the country’s admission and neutrality.
League of Nations Vilna contingent: letter con-
LIX
No.
Date; From/to
Descrip tion
From Drummond
taining the information requested on 24 November (see No. 163).
Industrial property : submission to Netherlands
Parliament for its approval of Convention of 30
June 1920 on the safeguarding or restoration of
property rights adversely affected by the War.
Yap cables: Japanese control of telegrams sent
via Yap and Japanese objections against British
proposals reported in No. 150; United States’
postponement of steps relating to Netherlands
participation in the Washington Telegraph Conference on account of discussions on the question of the Pacific cables.
Hadramut: Movement of Arabs between Hadramut and the Netherlands East Indies (see also
No. 155); attitude of British consulate in Batavia that al1 Arabs in Batavia not born in the
Netherlands East Indies came under its protection; arguments for taking diplomatic steps in
the matter with the British Government.
Djam bi question : communication referring to
Orange Paper.
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement): further
information on Rosen document (No. 1 7 1 )
communicated to the Minister by wire; De
Vries’s objections to German concession being
made to appear as a ,,favour”.
Defence of Netherlands coast: letter to Council of Minsters on improving the country’s
coastal defence system; funds requested for fortress near Flushing and for effecting improvements to fortress near Kijkduin; German inability to honour all commitments undertaken in
the matter by Messrs. A. G. Krupp as a result of
Articles 169-170 of the Treaty of Versailles;
amendments consequently required to the Act
of 23 July 1913, concerning the sum of FIS.
12,000,000 made available by the Netherlands.
League of Nations Vdna contingent: letter from
Van Karnebeek from Geneva (enclosure of Nos.
159, 165 and 174); acceptance of invitation to
contribute troops to contingent for reasons of
international solidarity though with certain reservations of a practical and technical nature;
Patijn’s objections to use of the term ,,volunteers” in view of the contemplated dispatch of
a detachment of Mariners.
League of Nations Vilna contingent: dispatch
175
1.12.1920
Minutes of Council
of Ministers
176
1.12.1920
From De Beaufort
(Washington)
177
2.12.1920
To De Graaff
178
2.12.1920
To Phillips
2.12.1920
From Patijn to van
Karnebeek (Geneva)
179
180
2.12.1920
From Pop
181
3.12.1920
To Patijn (Geneva)
182
3.12.1920
LX
No.
Date; From/to
Descrip tion
Minutes of Council
of Ministers
of 199-man Netherlands force with the reservation that it would be withdrawn in the event of
a negative decision by Van Karnebeek (Geneva).
Salmon fisheries: non-revision of convention
with Germany, Switzerland and countries of
the Rhine of 1885 (,,Staatsblad" 1886, No.
118) because of transference of Alsace-Lorraine
to France (France bound by the Convention).
Objections to revision (pending a commitment
on the part of France to accede; Ministry of
Agriculture in favour of utilising Convention
for the adoption of better salmon conservation
measures; statistics on salmon fisheries of the
countries concerned.
Switzerland (Defence Estimates): importance
of Micheli's article in Journal de Genève of that
date to forthcoming Parliamentary debate on
Netherlands Estimates; rejection of socialist proposals for reducing strength of Armed Forces;
Soviet military threat to Germany and Poland.
Yap cables: reply to letter of 24 November
(No. 164), with reference to Japanese proposal
(see No. 150); proposal unknown to other
countries; agreement with instructions of 26
November (No. 167*).
Germany (Ems Estuary Convention): maintenance costs (buoys, beacons, lighting) ; lower
rate of exchange of German Mark (one Mark
is 60 cents); calculations made on the basis of
information supplied by the General Auditing
Court on 31 May; costs to be equally shared
by the two Parties; Auditing Court urged to
drop its objections to regulations in force.
Draft calculations for Ministry of the Navy cancelled; recognition of soundness of General
Auditing Court's standpoint but adherence to
view that procedure followed up to then should
not yet be changed.
Comments by Patijn.
183
4.12.1920
From Fisheries Board
(Slis and van der Hoeven)
183A
30.1.1921
Annex
184
5.12.1920
From van Panhuys
(Berne)
185
5.12.1920
From De Graeff (Tokyo)
186
6.12.1920
To Gevers (Berlin)
186A
Annex1
186B
28.11.1920
Annex 2
6.12.1920
To Patijn
187
188
6.12.1920
From De Beaufort
(Washington)
League of Nations Vilna contingent: recommendation by wire that the Netherlands should
participate (see under 3 December); questions
asked by Van Doorn, M.P., in Second Chamber.
Yap cables: proposal by Brown (Great Britain)
for meeting the objections contained in his letter of 1 December; station for the automatic
onward transmission of telegrams on Yap Island
LXI
No.
Date; From/to
189
7.12.1920
To De Beaufort
(Washington)
190
9.12.1920
To Rosen
191
10.12.1920
From Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
192
10.1 2.1920
From Advocaat
(Belgrado)
193
11.12.1920
From De Graeff (Tokyo)
194
11.12.1920
From De Graeff (Tokyo)
195
14.12.1920
To H. M. The Queen
196
14.12.1920
From König
Descrip tion
or replacement of Menado-Yap cable by Menado-Guam cable to prevent telegrams being read
by Japanese authorities; established companies
unable to reduce their rates; assignment of
sections of cable network to, and their operation
by, individual countries.
Y u p cables: importance of text of code telegram of 6 October (No. 102), and reference to
de Beaufort’s telegrams of 1 and 6 December
Nos. 176 and 188; non-operation of cables by
the Netherlands herself and desire to retain two
links, one via China and one via the United
States; agreement to direct Yap-Guam and YapMenado cable links (retention of direct link between the Netherlands East Indies and Japan)
on condition of guarantees being given for a
fair share in the operation of the Gwam-Shanghai cable; operating company to be established
in the Netherlands on the basis of rights accruing from former DNTG Agreement; and links
with Netherlands colonies.
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement): reply to
No. 171; German Government free not to ratify
Arrangement; objections on the part of the
Netherlands against further postponement of
final decision.
Belgian question: debate in Chamber of Deputies, Brussels, on the statements on the Wielingen and Limburg made by Segers and report on
the speeches made by Van Caenegem, Van Cauwelaert and Jaspar; Carton de Wiart and Flemish Language Act.
Yugoslavia (Rapaport question) : discussion
with Vesnitch on difficulties that had arisen in
connection with that consular officer (an
Austrian national).
Y a p cables: reply to No. 167;postponement of
decision on negotiations found regrettable by
Japan.
Y a p cables: discussion with Uchida on postponement of consideration of Japanese proposal; unproductive discussion of British proposal.
Yugoslaviu (Rapaport question): expulsion of
Rapaport and Consulate General temporarily in
charge of Ihle, acting consul in Serajevo (see
also No. 192).
Ems question: remarks on No. 120.
LXII
No.
Date; From/to
197
Yugoslavia (Rapaport question) : comments on
the matter and communication of that date
from Stanoevitch, Chargé d’Affaires; Vesnitch’s
non-acceptance of Advocaat’s Note of Protest
(’Note left on Minster’s table’ returned to Advocaat) ;Advocaat’s request for his passport.
16.12.1920
Yap cables: further to previous correspondence;
To De Graaff
replacement of Yap-Menado cable by YapGuam cable and operation of cables by company established in the Netherlands (see also No.
189).
17.12.1920
Belgian question: discussion with Jaspar on 14
From Van Vredenburch
December; retention of Wielingen claims by the
(Brussels)
Netherlands; Jaspar continuing Delacroix’ policy; need for both parties to make concessions;
negotiations likely to be resumed by Jaspar in
January 1921.
United States (loan as referred to under No.
20.12.1920
From Andreae (Washington) 127): contact between Blake Bros. & Co., New
York, and Boissevain, Amsterdam; negotiations
to D.E.Z.
at governmental level in New York; moment
not propitious in that United States had just reduced Netherlands purchases of coal and grain
to a minimum; discussion with Walker of the
Foreign Bond Division, Guaranty Trust Company; 8% interest and 5% commission; discussions with Chase, Acting Governor of the
Federal Reserve Bank, New York, and with
other US financiers; recovery of rate of exchange to follow improved balance of trade; large
US export surplus; price increases in United
States improbable.
20.12.1920
Yap cables (DNTG): transference to Allies of
From Andreae (Washington) German rights in cable network (excluding
to D.E.Z.
those deriving from the Treaty with the Netherlands of 24 July 1901 - ,,Staatsblad” 1902,
No. 168 - on which the Limited Liability Company established in Cologne was based); further
operation not to be arranged without Netherlands assent; granting of mandate over Yap;
plans of Brown and Le Roy to sever Yap-Menado cable at some distance from Yap Island and
to link directly with Guam or to lay a new Menado-Guam cable (whilst retaining the existing
network) if mandate granted to Japan; latter’s
expectation that the Netherlands will not support such plans and will make every effort to
maintain the Yap-Menado link; telegraph com-
198
199
200
201
15.12.1920
From Patijn
Descrip tion
LXIII
No.
202
203
Date; From/to
21.12.1920
From Council of State
(Van Leeuwen)
to the Queen
23.12.1920
From De Beaufort
(Washington)
204
23.12.1920
From Zionist League
(Tilburg), Ornstein
and Polak
205
29.12.1920
To Drummond
206
29.12.1920
To Van Hamel (Geneva)
from François
207
29.12.1920
From Hubrecht
(Washington)
208
30-12.1920
From van Hamel (Geneva)
to François
209
31.12.1920
To Zionist League
(Tilburg), Ornstein and
Polak
Descrip tion
munications in fact maintained at that time via
Brown’s Eastern Extension Company.
League of Nations Vilna contingent: possibility
of difficulties arising for the Netherlands from
acceptance of invitation to participate not to be
regarded as sufficient reason for refusal.
Yap cables : further information on operation
of cables (see also Nos. 189 and 201); little
sympathy for Brown’s proposals at Washington
Telegraph Conference.
Zionism : Weizmann’s visit to the Netherlands
to enlist support of Netherlands Jews for establishment of a Jewish Nation& Home in Palestine; invitation to the Government to send a
representative to a meeting to be held in Amsterdam on 2 June 1921.
League of Nations Vilna contingent : request
for futher information in connection with debate on request in Netherlands Parliament
(participant and non-participant countries, provisions for care of wounded and for war widows, anticipated duration of expedition,
supplies).
League of Nations Vilna contingent: request
for information as a result of Woldemaras’ letter concerning possibility of preparatory measures being discontinued because of the attitude
adopted by the Soviet Union.
Yap cables: discussion between Andreae and
Saburi on the lines indicated in No. 201; Japanese objections to Menado-Yap cable being
severed (in the event of mandate over Yap being granted to Japan) in connection with extension to Guam (friendly warning to the Netherlands Government); Japanese objections to US
cable policy (United States Brazil via island in
British West Indies and Vancouver-Australia
via Fiji Islands).
League of Nations Vilna contingent: reply to
No. 206; denial of receipt of statement of 26
November by Axelrod, Soviet delegate to
Lithuania, on non-cession to Poland of territory
regarded as Lithuanian under Soviet-Lithuanian
Treaty of 12 July.
Zionism: non-acceptance of invitation of 23
December.
LXIV
No.
Date; From/to
Descrip tion
210
31.12.1 920
To Snouck Hurgronje
21 1
5.1.1921
To Sweerts de Landas
Wyborgh (Stockholm) and
Ridder van Rappardt
(Copenhagen)
211A
Annex
212
6.1.1921
To De Marees van
Swinderen (London),
Loudon (Paris) and
Van Royen (Rome)
213
8.1.1921
To Koch (Reval)
214
9.1.1921
From Van Panhuys
(Berne)
215
11.1.1921
From Nolens to Cardinal
Gasparri (Rome)
216
13.1.1921
To De Marees van
Swinderen (London)
216A
6.1.1921
Russia (resumption of trade relations): notes on
information received concerning the attitude of
Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Britain.
Turkey: Light dues and other shipping tolls (see
Nos. 129 and 139);establishment of Commission
des Détroits (Articles 37-61 of the Treaty of
Sèvres); enclosed Annex could serve as basis for
a joint demarche by the representatives of Norway, Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands.
Draft letter to the Supreme Council and the
signatories to the Treaty of Sèvres. Objections
to substantial rise in navigation costs, which
would not be compatible with the abolition of
tolls in the Sont and on the Stader and Scheldt
in 1857, 1861 and 1863 respectively.
Belgian question : Incorrect presentation of the
postponement of talks on the revision of the
treaties of 1839 in Parliamentary speech by the
Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs on 8 December 1920; Van Karnebeek’s statement concerning the Wielingen to the Second Chamber
on 3 June 1920; the Netherlands prepared to
support any reasonable proposal for a settlement without abandoning her centuries-old
rights.
League of Nations: The Assembly’s refusal of
membership to Estonia, Latvia and Georgia.
Van Karnebeek’s request in the subcommittee
that they be permitted to share in the technical
activities of the League meant as backing for
these countries against Russia.
League of Nations contingent: Vilna plebiscite:
Talk with Monnet, Deputy Secretary-Generai
of League, about the despatch of troops. l’lans
for their recall in the event of hostile action on
the part of the Soviets. Instructions given by
the Netherlands representatives in the League
secretariat to the envoy in Berne.
The Vatican: Conversion of temporary post in
The Hague into a permanent post. Tact required of the new internuncio. Objections to
elevation of internunciature to nunciature.
Germany: Disbandment of Militia and heavy
reduction in security police force under French
pressure. Netherlands objections t o further
weakening of German power to resist an internal revolutionary offensive.
Report expressing the fear that the German
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No.
Date; From/to
Descrip tion
Annex
From Gevers (Berlin)
communists could make common cause with
the Bolsheviks in the event of Poland being defeated by Russia.
Poland: Request for a report from Van Asbeck,
the Ehvoy in Poland, on the Polish attitude to
the fact that Treasury notes to the value of Fls.
17,800,000 matured on 1 January.
Yap cables: No obligation on the part of the
part of the Netherlands to continue operating
German-Dutch Telegraph Company-cables with
the Allies or with any one of them; sovereign
decree concerning landing rights on Menado;
best to await decision regarding Yap mandate;
Japanese cooperation required for extension of
cable from Yap to Guam; retention of two
lines independent of Britain, one running via
America, and the other via China; Dutch and
American objections to Japanese monitoring
telegram traffic on Yap; expansion of telegraphic communications in the Pacific in collaboration with Japanese financiers.
Spain and the US: Belgian question: Reserved
attitude to be adopted by the Envoy to the visit of the Belgian Royal Couple to America.
Notes by Beelaerts van Blokland on the sharp
distinction between the visit and the attitude
of the Belgian sovereign to the Netherlands.
Dissociation of diplomatic representative from
festivities desirable.
Notes by Patijn. Van Vollenhoven’s resignation
could take effect earlier and comment on his
absence from receptions in honour of the Belgian king could thus be avoided.
Memorandum by Van Karnebeek on statutes
of Permanent Court: Protocol concerned signed
by Loudon in Geneva on 18 December 1920;
signing of facultative clause index provisions of
Article 36 of draft statutes by Denmark, Portugal, San Salvador and Switzerland; Dutch decision in the matter to be left to Government in
The Hague, particularly in view of the draft
agreement with Belgium under consideration,
which included a special arbitration clause for
the new Scheldt settlement. Netherlands instrument of ratification of 21 July. Necessity or
otherwise for a proviso in this instrument.
Rhine shipping: Amendments to trade agreement of 1852 and provisions relating to Rhine
217
14.1.1921
From Van IJsselsteyn
218
14.1.1921
From Leroy
219
17.1.1921
To Van Vollenhoven
(Madrid)
14.1.1921
Annex 1
219A
Annex 2
220
19.1.1921
To Council of Ministers
221
20.1.1921
From Van Eysinga
LXVI
No.
Date; Fromlto
Descrip tion
(Leyden)
navigation; comments on Articles 14-26 and
25-27 of old agreement.
Ex-Crown F’rince o f Germany : Prince’s relations
with former royal circles; discussion with
French Envoy on the matter of guarding him.
Rhine shipping: Amendment to Mannheim
Treaty in connection with Treaty of Versailles;
objections to recognition of the Council of Ambassadors as an authority superior to the parties; three Central Commission members required by the Netherlands and objections to Secretariat-General being permanently in the
hands of Belgium.
Germany: French disarmanent demands: Report on talks with British authorities, including
the Prince of Wales and Curzon, on Britain’s attitude. Also view of De Martens, the new Italian
Ambassador in London on Germany’s military
impotence and the fact that measures taken out
of fear of a new war were therefore unnecessary.
Latvia: Expropriation of land in that country;
protest lodged by the representatives of Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and
Switzerland on the grounds of the loss thus suffered by aliens.
Rhine shipping and Barcelona Traffic Conference: Discussion on subject of No. 223; designation of Van Eysinga, Jolles and Kröller as
Netherlands Rhine Shipping Commissioners;
Jolles delegation to Barcelona Traffic Conference to include Kröller, Van Eysinga, Kalff,
Bruins and Mirandolle, with Van Heyst and Nederbragt as secretaries.
Rhine shipping: Amendments to the 1868 Treaty of Mannheim in connection with Treaty of
Versailles; enclosure and discussion of No.
223; first British and joint French and British
steps in Brussels with a view to Belgium’s relinquishment of her claim to permanent occupation of the post of Secretary-General of the
Central Commission for the Navigation of the
Rhine. Diplomatic representative in London to
express Netherlands appreciation of British support for Dutch standpoint. Diplomatic representative in Berne to convey surprise of Netherlands Government at Switzerland’s having succumbed to French pressure in the matter of a
lateral canal on the Upper Rhine.
222
21.1.1921
Van Karnebeek’s Diary
223
21.1.1921
From Loudon (Paris)
224
22.1.1921
From De Marees van
Swinderen (London)
225
22.1.1921
To Latvian Foreign
Ministry
226
24.1.1921
Minutes of Council of
Ministers
227
28.1.1921
To Berlin, Berne,
Brussels, London
and Rome
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No.
Date; Fromlto
Description
228
29.1.1921
From Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
229
2.2.1921
Van Karnebeek’s Diary
230
2.2.1921
From Van Weede
(Vienna)
4.2.1 921
From Ridder van Rappard
(Christiania)
Belgian question: Report of writer’s talks with
Forthomme and latter’s opinion that Belgium
had been treated unfairly by the Treaty of
Münster (1648); reference to ,,covert annexation” by Forthomme, Jaspar and Segers.
Austria: Discussion about credits with Benoist;
Liberality required to prevent banks getting into difficulties there.
Russia: views stated in same discussion regarding the non-exercise by the Netherlands of jurisdiction over the Russians living in Constantinople.
Austria-Hungary: Transport of children to the
Netherlands; humanitarian nature of aid; reduction in number of children’s trains.
Alliance of ex-neutral European countries: importance attached by Norway to cooperation
between Scandinavian countries; Michelet was
pleased that the Netherlands in favour of close
collaboration with countries with sound political and economic views in order to eliminate
the present unemployment; improving the sombre prospects for shipping and combating currency devaluation could lead to improvement
on a world-wide scale. Discussion with the king
of Norway and Michelet on the Bolshevik
threat.
Relief credits f o r Central Europe: Report of
the Raestad Committee drawn up after fifteen
meetings and after hearing the representatives
of the credit-receiving countries: priority to be
acorded to the interests of the latter; objections to replacement of consumer credits by
production credits at that moment because of
the difficulties attached to the granting of production credits to countries whose currency
was devalued; promotion of the interests of
both lenders and borrowers by the introduction
of an arrangement under which exports by private concerns to countries in need would be
guaranteed up to a certain percentage. Writer
wished to be informed of the percentage which
the Netherlands considered to be acceptable.
Russia: Resumption of trade relations with the
Soviets; trade monopoly of Soviet Government
and latter’s exportation of (blood-stained) gold
- not of goods; establishment of a Russian purchasing office in the Netherlands and discussion
231
232
7.2.1921
From Thorbecke
(Paris)
233
8.2.1921
Minutes of the 73rd
meeting of the Economic
Affairs Dept. Assistance
Council
LXVIII
No.
234
235
236
23 7
238
23 8A
238B
239
240
Date; From/to
Descrip tion
of whether or not a gold deposit should be demanded as security. Danger of seizure of Russian gold in transit to the Netherlands. Sale of
tea to Russia. Germany: Possibility of discontinuance of export of German coal to the
Netherlands and export of Dutch coal to Germany in the interest of German recovery.
Germany: Note-Verbale concerning coal cre9.2.1921
dits. Amendment to statutes of Trust Company
To the German Legation
proposed; approval of composition of ,,Verwaltschaftsrat”; Trust Company to enter into an
agreement with the Netherlands Government in
the matter of the provision of securities and
guarantees.
Saar Basin and Berne Convention 1890: Obso9.2.1921
From François
lescence of earlier agreements concluded by
Germany through the transfer of sovereignty to
the new Saar authorities; independence of the
latter and postponement of final settlement for
fifteen years.
Turkey: Light dues and other shipping tolls;
9.2.1921
Commission des Détroits: Enquiry as to whether
From Sweerts de Landas
the note referred to in No. 211 was also to be
Wyborgh (Stockholm)
adressed to the Turkish Government.
9.2.1921
League of Nations: ILO: Whether or not the
To Professor Struycken
draft conventions and resolutions should be
presented to the States-General. The Minister
was for the moment of the opinion that this
was not necessary and sought advice on the
matter.
10.2.1921
League of Nations: (I.L.O.) The writer shared
the opinion of the Minister.
From Professor Struycken
In agreement with Professor Struycken, but re10.3.1921
Annex 1
commended that the conventions nevertheless
From Professor Oppenheim be presented to the States-General so as to give
the latter the opportunity to make use of its
right of initiative.
The Crown should be regarded as a separate
12.3.192 1
Annex 2
authority, the legality of some of whose actions
From Professor Loder
was dependent only upon the cooperation of
the States-General.
Venezuela: Postponement of visit of the Gover10.2.1921
nor of Curaçao until after the establishment of
To De Graaff
a diplomatic representative in Caracas; concern
in Venezuela at use of Curaçao as an operational base for Venezuelan revolutionaries; surveillance of activities of Venezuelans in Curaçao.
Yap cables: Discussion with Sidehara on the
10.2.1921
LXIX
No.
Date; From/to
Descrip tion
From De Beaufort
(Washington)
conference to be held in Washington on 11 February; Leroy’s proposal (spokesman for
Netherlands Government?) that the MenadoYap cable be routed via Guam; French policy
was t o postpone decision until after the installation of the new American administration; possibility of American cuts in European credits as
reprisal for the European Powers’ lack of support for US cable policy.
League of Nations contingent: Vilna plebiscite:
Swiss concern that clashes could occur between
the expeditionary force and Russians, Poles under d’Annunzio, Lithuanians, etc..
Belgian question : Discussion between writer
(Adjutant to the Minister of War) and Ord,
American military attaché, concerning utterances of Belgian Minister Janson about BelgianDutch relations during his visit to the American
army of occupation in Coblenz. Jaspar’s request
that the Netherlands military attaché be stationed permanently in Brussels rather than in
Paris with dual accrediting to Brussels.
Yap cables: Report concerning telegrams from
the American representative in Tokyo. American objections to separate Netherlands-Japanese
negotiations and acknowledgment by De Beaufort to the effect that consultations in a wider
context would be preferable.
Belgian question: Substance of a letter from
Brand Whitlock, American Envoy in Brussels,
to his collegue Phillips concerning the settlement of Belgian-Netherlands questions. It
would be preferable for Van Vredenburch to
take no steps himself but to allow ,,the Belgians
to approach us”.
Turkey (Light dues and other shipping tolls):
Negative reply to No. 236.
241
10.2.1921
From van Panhuys
(Berne)
242
11.2.1921
From Roëll
243
12.2.1921
From Washington Legation
244
14.2.1921
To Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
245
15.2.1921
To Sweerts de Landas
Wyborgh (Stockholm)
17.2.1921
From Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
246
247
19.2.1921
From Oudendijk
(Peking)
248
21.2.1921
From Van Vredenburch
Belgian question: Further information on the
writer’s discussion with Brand Whitlock (see
No. 244); clarification of one or two points not
clearly understood.
China (loan consortium; see Part I, No. 546);
Desirability of Dutch participation in view of
the question of the Lung-hai railway loan, Belgium having been admitted on the same grounds.
Belgian question: Discussion with Jaspar, who
had enquired about the Netherlands’ readiness
LXX
No.
Date; From/to
Descrip tion
(Brussels)
to relinquish Wielingen claims in return for the
signing of the agreements in their present form.
Categorical denial of any such willingness on
the part of the Netherlands. Further discussion
with regard to the search for a Wielingen formular.
Rhine shipping and Treaty of Versuilles: Recommendations concerning Rhine navigation
articles in the Treaty. Greater objections to
non-accession than to accession now that certain Netherlands wishes had been met.
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement): Agreement with first four paragraphs of No. 234;
further remarks on the ,,Treuhandverwaltung”,
duration of the credits and further action in the
event of dates of payment not being met (Maximalfrist für die Exekutierung).
League of Nations: Seat to be requested for the
Netherlands on committee for amendment to
the covenant set up at the Netherlands’ suggestion.
Notes by François on the matter; Netherlands membership of committees dealing with
the registration of treaties and conventions, opium
traffic and - probably - League mandates.
Belgian question: Wielingen: reference to No,
248; further discussion of earlier informal
Netherlands proposal that the matter be settled
by arbitration if no other course seemed feasible; direct settlement between the Powers to be
preferred.
League of Nations: Amendments to Covenant:
discussions of proposals put forward by De
Louter and others concerning membership provisions; guarantees for the independence of
small states; guarantees for the public nature of
the sessions; Surie’s amendment concerning
withdrawal provisions; various other amendments proposed in respect of Articles 3-5 and
12-26.
Turkey (shipping dues and other tolls; Commission des Détroits): see Nos. 211, 236 and
245): no steps to be taken with the governments of Armenia, the Hedjaz and Yugoslavia;
Turkey to be informed immediately when
steps were taken with other Powers.
Arms limitations: Cancellation of draft memorandum concerning possible participation by
249
22.1.1921
From the Council of
State (Van Leeuwen)
to the Queen
250
24.2.1921
From the German Legation
251
To Loudon (Paris)
251A
25.2.1921
Annex
252
26.2.1921
To Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
253
26.2.1921
Minutes of Sub-committee
on Matters of Public
International Law
254
28.2.1921
To Sweerts de Landas
Wyborch (Stockholm)
255
(1).3.1921
To Loudon (Paris)
LXXI
No.
256
256A
Date; From/to
1.3.1921
From Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
26.2.1921
Annex
From Noyons (Louvain)
to Van Vredenburch
257
2.3.1921
From De Marees van
Swinderen (London)
258
3.3.1921
From Michiels van
Verduynen (London)
259
3.3.1921
From Loudon (Paris)
260
5.3.1921
From Sub-committee on
Matters of Public
international Law
7.3.1921
Minutes of Council of
Ministers
261
Descrip tion
Nolens or Treub in the work of the inquiry
committee; Van Karnebeek’s objections to accepting responsibility for the work of the committee.
Belgian-Netherlands cultural cooperation: Proposal made by Destrée; agreement with standpoint set out in Annex.
Comments on the advantages of the offer and
advisability of setting up a committee to study
the principles on which an agreement should be
based; possible consequences of the increasing
Flemish influence at Ghent University. Footnotes dealing inter alia with the envoy’s remarks on the disturbing and systematic ,,annexation des cerveaux”, in Belgium by France;
failure to take counteraction on behalf of the
Flemings was considered to be proof of indifference on the part of the Netherlands towards
their cause.
Germany : Peace treaties and reparation payments; protest by Netherlands Federation of
Trades Unions; Lloyd George’s reply and writer’s criticism of Federation’s exagerated sense
of its own importance in the field of foreign
affairs.
Germany: Peace treaties and reparation payments: reparation fixed on condition that Upper Silesia be ceded to Germany (German counter proposals) and that Germany be released
from all obligation to make further payments
or deliveries under the peace treaty; non-liquidation of German private property; comments
of Allied Powers; views of Britain, France and
Italy on possible coercive measures against Germany.
League of Nations contingent: Vilna plebiscite:
League Council’s decision to drop plebiscite;
resolution that direct Lithuanian-Polish negotiations be conducted under the chairmanship
of Hymans.
League of Nations: Report on amendments to
the Covenant, further to No. 253.
Poland: Fls. 1,200,000 credit for the purchase
of oats.
Credits f o r other countries: the sum of 12 million guilders provided approved by law.
LXXII
No.
Date; From/to
Description
262
8.3.1921
To the German Legation
263
8.3.1921
From Michiels van
Verduynen (London)
263A
Annex
From ’s Jacob,
commercial attaché
264
8.3.1921
From Van Panhuys
(Berne)
265
9.3.1921
To De Graaff
265A
4.3.1921
Annex
From Leroy to
Snouck Hurgronje
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement): Reply to
No. 250. Retention of Netherlands desiderata
concerning the duration of credits and possible
execution referred to in No. 234.
Germany : Further information on the German
counter proposals referred to in No. 258; rejection of second such proposal by the Allied Powers; course of talks in Paris and departure of
the German delegation; Lloyd George and the
sanctions; objections of the temporary chargéd’affaires to the attitude of Simons who was
considered to be a tool in the hands of the German nationalists in Paris.
Summary of the coercive measures that could
be taken against Germany (right to 50% ad
valorem on all German goods imported into exallied countries and possible consequences, including the calculation of two prices in Germany); treatment to be accorded to German semifinished products processed, for instance, in the
Netherlands. Questions in British Parliament.
League of Nations contingent: Vilna plebiscite:
Permission for passage of troops through Switzerland refused by that country (see Nos. 214
and 241); different interpretation placed on the
League statutes as regards this point by Switzerland and by France and Belgium. Possible allied
reprisals (Switzerland to be deprived of her
membership of the League?).
Yap cables: Enclosure of annex. Agreement
with the contents and request for advice from
Colonial Ministry; Van Karnebeek’s views on
the feasibility of internationalising the cable
network; Netherlands operating company to be
set up; Netherlands plans to be brought to the
attention of the State Department and the Japanese ambassador in Washington; De Beaufort’s talks in Washington on the joint operation of the cables pending the final decision on
the Yap mandate.
Report of writer’s correspondence with Sir
John Denison Pender on the future of the Menado-Yap cable, the new Menado-Guam cable
and participation in the Guam-Shanghai cable,
in view of the increasing difference of opinion
between the United States and Japan on the
matter; the neutral nature of any operating activities undertaken by the Netherlands to be
LXXIII
No.
Date; From/to
266
9.3.1921
From Van Panhuys
(Berne)
267
10.3.1921
To De Marees van
Swinderen
268
14.3.1921
From the German
legation
269
15.3.1921
From De Marees van
Swinderen (London)
270
16.3.1921
From Gevers (Berlin)
271
16.3.1921
Descrip tion
safeguarded.
Germany and the ex-Allied Powers: Comments
on the negotiations in London. Dinichert considered the chance of success to be small; possible military action on the part of France and
Poland; occupation of German territory in the
event of Germany not meeting her obligations
(see Nos. 258 and 263); the writer did not share
the criticism of Simons’ attitude in London.
Account of talks with his German, Belgian and
South Slavic counterparts.
Germany and the e x d l l i e d Powers: The interruption of the ambassador’s leave fully justified
by the way the war reparations conference in
London was going; possibility that sanctions
would place the Netherlands in the same position as during the war; special interest taken by
the Queen at that moment in his despatches.
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement): Note-Verbale concerning the entry of the Treuhand Gesellschaft in the Commercial Register; date of
first meeting of joint commission changed from
21 March to 31 March; comments on ,,kaufmännisch richtiger Zeitpunkt einer Forderungs
Eintreibung”; establishment of branch of Treuhandverwaltung in Amsterdam.
Germany and the ex-Allied Powers: Detailed
report (see No. 267) on the war reparations
conference in London. French and German antagonism; writer’s doubt that Lloyd George
would be converted to the French view; more
favourable appraisal of Simons’ activities;
would Italy impose the mutually-agreed levy of
50% import duties on German goods? No
danger of dislocation of world trade; satisfactory assurances received on this point from Eyre
Crowe and Wickham Steed.
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement): Disappointment of Under Minister Boy6 at renewed
postponement of meeting of the Treuhand Gesellschaft scheduled for 31 March (see No. 268).
Bill ratifying economic sanctions given second
Reading in the House of Commons and failure
of Italy and Japan to introduce a Bill of the
same kind. Transfer of more than 600 million
gold marks from English banks to Dutch and
Swiss banks.
Yap cables: Japan’s sensitivity in the cable
LXXIV
No.
Date; From/to
Descrip tion
From De Graeff (Tokyo)
question was rooted in the rivalry of the US
and Japan for hegemony in the Pacific. Back
lash to be expected in Netherlands-Japanese relations from siding with America (see annex).
Japan was satisfied with Netherlands’ readiness
to give consideration to all proposals taking
Netherlands rights and interests into account.
ünfavourabie impression created in Japan by
a Reuter’s report in Japanese and European
newspapers that the Netherlands intended to
urge that the island of Yap be placed under international control and was opposed to any one
state exercising full control over the Yap-Menado (Celebes) and Yap-Shanghai marine cables.
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement): Enclosure of memorandum which had caused consternation in the Treuhand Gesellschaft; Germany not so concerned about the so-called
sanctions, which could, however, have beneficial effects for Rotterdam; impossible for Germany to raise one thousand million in gold
before 22 March.
Memorandum proposing that the talks be postponed until such time as there was greater clarity on the economic consequences of the
sanctions resolved upon in London (see No.
269).
Registration of Luxembourg loan on Amsterdam exchange: Request for permission to negotiate a shortterm loan from the Rotterdam
bank and Lippmann-Rosenthal to cover the
remaining Fls. 4,000,000 of the Fls. 6,000,000
borrowed from the Rotterdam Banking Association during the war.
The writer considered the instructions he had
received not to resume his interrupted leave
pending the Upper Silesia plebiscite to be unwarranted. What were the results of the latter
that would make it either possible or impossible for him to leave?
Reply to N o . 274: Reasons for the instructions.
A wave of disquiet sweeping the neutral countries.
Arbitration : Anglo-Brazilian agreement of 4
April 1919 concerning the settlement of disputes; singular wording of the agreement, originally known as the Bryan Convention; later
insertion in Article IV of a provision incompa-
271A
Annex
272
17.3.1921
From Gevers (Berlin)
272A
Annex
From Gevers to German
Foreign Ministry
273
18.3.192 1
From Reuter
(Luxembourg)
274
19.3.1921
From De Marees van
Swinderen (London)
275
21.3.1921
To De Marees van
Swinderen (London)
22.3.1 921
From Von Zeppelin
Obermuller
(Rio de Janeiro)
276
LXXV
No.
Date; From/to
276A
276B
277
Annex1
Annex 2 14 June
23.3.1921
To Van IJsselsteyn
278
23.3.1921
From Van Eysinga,
Rhine Shipping Commissioner (Barcelona)
279
23.3.1921
From De Graaff
280
24.3.1921
To the Paris Legation
280A
26.11.1920
Annex 1
3.2.1921
Annex 2
From Josephus Jitta
to Aalberse
29.3.1921
To Sweerts de Landas
Wyborch (Stockholm)
280B
281
281A
281 B
282
22.3.1921
Annex 2
24.3.1921
Annex 2
29.3.1921
Descrip tion
tible with the original document. Desirability
of making personal and confidential inquiries
in London.
Notes by Carsten on the subject.
Notes by François on the subject.
Poland: Independence depended on two points:
peace in Latvia and the Upper Silesia plebiscite.
If events were favourable, the settlement of
the clothing credit of FIS. 17,800,000 could
perhaps be combined with a raw materials
transaction with Dutch industry.
Rhine shipping: Rhine navigation articles of
Treaty of Versailles and revision of Article 46
of the Mannheim Act; Government approval of
relocation of Strasbourg harbour entrance required under Article 4, protocol of 21 January
1921.
Russia: Writer’s objections to the idea of permitting Russian refugees to settle and work in
Surinam, as agreed by the government of Brasi1
in Sao Paolo.
Turkey: Reasons why the Netherlands sought
membership of the Health Council in Constantinople: the Council was charged with the drawing up of a ,,réglement spécial au pélérinage du
Hedjaz”.
The Netherlands also sought membership of the
committee in order to implement Article 427
of the Treaty of Sèvres. Importance of both
for the Netherlands, as the population of its
overseas colonies included more than 40 million
Muslims.
Notes by Witte on the matter.
Case for Netherlands membership; criticism of
view of Colonial Ministry that the Council was
not of immediate importance for Netherlands
overseas territories.
Turkey (Light dues and other shipping tolls;
Commission des Détroits): Steps that could be
taken jointly by the Netherlands and the Scandinavian countries (draft and document forwarded). Special position occupied by Japan.
Note by Witte on the matter.
Notes by Beelaerts van Blokland: Japan should
not be dismissed as a ,,negligible quantity”.
Germany: Position of the Netherlands with re-
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No.
283
284
285
Date; From/to
Descrip tion
Minutes 74th meeting
of the Economic Affairs
Ministry Assistance Council
29.3.1921
From Thorbecke (Paris)
gard to ex-Allied sanctions. Russia: resumption
of trading relations: discussion and views of
various members.
Relief credits for Central Europe: Availability
of money for Austria in accordance with Goode
plan; composition of Loucheur supervisory
committee; value of the commercially-based
Ter Meulen plan and measures for its implementation (Ter Meulen bonds); temporary abandonment of priorities outlined in the Treaty of St.
Germain en Laye; functioning of the financial
committee of the League of Nations as trustee
for those priorities and the committee’s supervision of Austria’s finances; priority to be accorded to relief crediets (first aid) as a natural
right unless adherence to the weak Austrian
guarantees would be likely to endanger the Ter
Meulen plan.
Germany : Peace treaty and purchase from Germany of engines and instruments for submarines by the Lobith Shipyards.
Alliance of ex-neutral European countries (see
No. 231): Articles in Swiss Courier and Danish
Berlingske Tidende; Danish industrialist Olesen
in favour of continuing the pre-war policy of
closer relations between the Scandinavian countries and all secondary European powers with
interests running parallel to those of Scandinavia.
Germany (Coal Credit Arrangement): Note further to Nos. 234 and 268; approval of proposed
amendments to statutes of the Treuhandgesellschaft provided conditions stated in Nos. 234
and 262 were observed.
France: Protest at unfriendly attitude of part
of Netherlands press to French policies (see
Part I, No. 532), particularly as regards the role
of France in the Central Commission for the
Navigation of the Rhine; biased and incomplete
comment on other matters in the Algemeen
Handelsblad, the Maasbode, the Vaderland and
the Nieuwe Courant.
Belgian question: Report of a discussion with
Jaspar about his most recent formula for settling the Wielingen dispute; his attitude to the
other questions (canals, casus belli formula, activism versus annexationism) remained unchanged.
30.3.1921
From Beucker Andreas to
Economic Affairs Dept.
30.3.1921
From Van Kappard
(Copenhagen)
286
1.4.1921
Note-Verbale to
German Legation
287
1.4.1921
From Benoist
288
5.4.1921
From Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
LXXVII
No.
Date; Fromlto
Descrip tion
289
6.4.1921
From Thorbecke
to Patijn
290
7.4.1921
From Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
291
10.4.1921
From Van Panhuys
(Berne)
292
10.4.1921
From Van Nispen to
Sevenaer (Vatican)
293
11.4.1921
To Netherlands Diplomatic Missions in London,
Paris, Brussels, Rome etc.
293A
Annex
294
13.4.1921
To the London Legation
Relief credits f o r Central Europe: Ter Meulen
plan applied not only to Austria; participation
in the activities of the international relief committee would cease once the Ter Meulen plan
went into operation; the Dutch Government
agreeable to suspending priorities for relief credits for Austria, but in that case it would issue
no further relief credits.
Belgian question : Discussion with Jaspar; Latter
was displeased about Polak’s speech in the Upper Chamber and Van Karnebeek’s reply; difference of opinion between Jaspar and the writer
about whether or not the Wielingen problem
had been thoroughly explored (,,If I give you
the Wielingen, will you give me the Scheldt?”);
the writer was opposed to any kind of capitulation on the part of the Netherlands; complaints
of both parties about the attitude of the press
in the other’s country.
Germany: Discussion with Simons in Berne and
latter’s appreciation of the Netherlands; difficulties attached to Germany and the ex-allies
reaching a settlement after the London conference. Possible consequences of further occupation of German territory (Ruhr region); talk
with Muller, German Envoy in Berne, about
German readiness to pay a great deal for the
necessary settlement with France; rumours of
Swiss good offices.
Vatican: diplomatic service: Appointment of
Vicentini as Internuncio. Mgr. Vallega would
not return to the post, partly because Cardinal
Van Rossum urged his transference to Smyrna.
Turkey (Light dues and other shipping tolls;
Commission des Détroits) : Instructions to hand
No. 211A to the governments of the countries
to which they were accredited; Armenia, the
Hedjaz and South Slavia not to be approached
(see No. 254).
Further instructions from Van Karnebeek: the
text itself to be handed to the persons concerned so as to avoid the danger of deviation, which
was always greater with collective démarches.
Germany: Entente was expected to take sharp
action against Germany; inquiries to be made
regarding England’s attitude; Reports of an
Anglo-French arrangement under which British
military assistance would be made available.
LXXVIII
No.
Date; From/to
Descrip tion
295
13.4.1921
From Patijn
296
13.4.1921
From De Vries
297
15.4.1921
To Hendrik Muller
Bucharest
298
16.4.1921
From Tjarda van Starkenborch Stachouwer (Paris)
299
17.4.1921
From Melvill van
Carnbee (Madrid)
300
18.4.1921
From Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
301
19.4.1921
Relief credits for Central Europe: Notes: form
of the obligations, which had not yet been received; priorities and privileges accorded by the
Ter Meulen plan; discussions held during the
general meeting on relief credits in Paris (possible raising of Dutch contribution if the credits
were secured by bottomry bond and took priority over older debts; no such increase would be
made if the British Treasury proved to be opposed to Patijn’s proposal that no new backers
should be accorded ,,a better claim” without
the approval of those providing the credit.
Luxembourg: Registration of loan on Amsterdam exchange; objections to request contained
in No. 273; danger af harmful influence of
foreign funds on the Dutch money market.
Romania : Romanian securities in possession of
the Netherlands; endorsement of Steava Romana securities; onus on Rumanian Government
to prove that is was enemy property.
Yap cables: Change in French standpoint concerning DNTM cables (possibility of deviating
from the wording of the resolution of 7 May
1919 and thus of more fully meeting the wishes
of the US) attributable to the non-implementation during the peace negotiations of a number
of resolution of the Supreme Council.
Belgian question and other matters (Bolsjevism):
The writer had presented his credentials in Madrid and had talked to other diplomats there;
discussion with De Borchgrave about the ,,burning question” of the Wielingen; De Borchgrave’s
doubts about the wisdom of preventing King
Charles from returning to Budapest; his attribution of the miners’ strike in England and the
insurrectionary movements in Ireland and Italy
to the direct or indirect interference of the
Bolsheviks and to German influence.
Belgian question: The writer’s opinion of Jaspar’s views on the political treaty; no real progress made; in view of the imminent parliamentary debate on Belgium on the Foreign Affairs
estimates, the writer requested permission to
discuss the matter with the socialist representative Huysmans, with reference to a resumé concerning the breaking off of the negotiations at
the time by Belgium.
Rhine shipping and traffic conference: Article
LXXIX
No.
Date; From/to
Descrip tion
From Van Eysinga,
Rhine Shipping Commissioner (Leyden)
5 of the Treaty of Barcelona was a setback for
navigation rights (free for merchant shipping)
compared with what had been accepted as common rights for the Danube in 1858 and for the
Congo in 1885; the treaty was not compatible
with the more satisfactory provisions for the
Rhine; summary of the lacunae that would
justify a refusai to sign the special shipping instrument (as distinct from the transit convention).
Germany and the Entente: Discussion with Van
Karnebeek; the latter’s objections to steps being
taken to effect a settlement, success not being
guaranteed. Belgium: Reference to the demand
first presented to the Minister by Allizé on 23
October 1918 that the Netherlands relinquish
Zeeuws Flanders and Limburg to Belgium in
exchange for ,,a few p1ots”on the eastern border.
,,Surtaxe d’entrepôt’’ in France and Rotterdam’s interests subordinated to those of Antwerp (Strasbourg question). France and the annexation of the left bank of the Rhine.
Arms limitation: Draft reply to League of Nations resolution of 14 December 1920; The
Netherlands Government was in full agreement
with the views expressed therein and was prepared to accept certain responsibilities, provided it was understood that the Netherlands
was obliged to protect the interests of its European and overseas territories.
League of Nations: assembly agenda: Proposals
for the amendment of Article 16 (size of the
member states’ contingents in the armed forces
to be formed).
Comments by François: objections to the proposals of the Ministries of War and the Navy
which had in any case been submitted too late.
Comments by Patijn: a better means of ,,stirring things up” both at home and abroad than
the amendments in question could scarcely be
conceived.
Germany and the Entente: Confidential talks
with Westmann, the Swedish Envoy about the
sanctions (inconvenience of the 50% levy; see
No, 269); opposition of states whose economy
and living conditions would be adversely affected; need for action on a broader basis than
simply objections to one or two implementa-
302
20.4.1921
Heldring’s Diary
303
19-21.4.1921
From Pop
304
21-26.4.1921
From Pop
304A
4.5.1 92 1
Annex 1
304B
6.5.1921
Annex 2
305
2 1.4.192 1
Van Karnebeek’s Diary
LXXX
No.
Date; From/to
306
21.4.1921
From Gevers (Berlin)
30 7
22.4.1921
From Gevers (Berlin)
307A
25.4.1921
Annex
308
22.4.192 1
Van Karnebeek’s Diary
309
23.4.1921
From Gevers (Berlin)
310
27.4.1921
From Loudon (Paris)
311
28.4.1921
Van Karnebeek’s Diary
Descrip tion
tion measures.
Germany: War reparations. Berlin had approached Washington with the request that President Harding act as arbiter.
Germany: The German Foreign Ministry had
expressed the wish that the Netherlands would
support the step referred to in No. 306 in the
interests of the stability of Central Europe and
of finding a reasonable solution to the conflict
with the Entente Powers.
Notes by Beelaerts van Blokland on his discussion with Von Vietinghoff, the German chargéd’affaires (Dutch support for the step referred
to in Nos. 306 and 307); the writer had informed him that the Netherlands would be delighted if the démarche succeeded but that it
was not sufficiently oriented in the matter to
undertake any steps of its own.
Djambi question: Discussion with Phillips, the
American ambassador: his request that the parliamentary debate be postponed in connection
with the arrival of the President of the Standard
Oil Company; Van Karnebeek’s grave objections to such a step; a distinction should be
made between the Djambi question and the
Dutch oil policy in other cases in the future;
the joint companies advised to keep a low profile.
Germany : War damage claims and intermediacy
of the United States: Report on Harding’s provisional refusal of Germany’s request. Fresh
German steps and a further request for Dutch
support to be expected.
Turkey (Light dues and other shipping tolls;
Commission des Détroits): Request that the
steps referred to in Nos. 293 and 293A be postponed in connection with the probable amendment to the commission statutes and with the
entirely different nature of the new levies.
Belgian question: Discussion with de Ligne; latter’s account of his discussion in Brussels with
Jaspar about the possibility of a meeting between Van Karnebeek and Jaspar; Van Karnebeek, wish to know more of the way in which
Jaspar visualized such a meeting; De Ligne had
handed him a Note concerning the projected
canal in Limburg, requesting information on
various points not made clear in the Explana-
LXXXI
No.
Date; Fromlto
312
29.4;1921
Van Karnebeek’s Diary
313
29.4.1921
Van Karnebeek’s Diary
314
29.4.1921
From Phillips to
Secretary of State Hughes
315
30.4.1921
To Loudon (Paris)
316
30.4.1921
To Loudon (Paris)
316A
30.4.1921
Annex
30.4.1921
From De Beaufort
(Washington)
317
318
1.5.1921
To Pop
Descrip tion
tory Memorandum.
Germany : Reparations and mediation of United
States: Talk with ambassador Rosen, who had
just returned from Berlin, about what was happening there at that critical moment; Vatican
had withdrawn its offer to mediate because of
indiscretion on the part of the Germania newspaper; German steps had been consequent upon
contact with a combination of prominent
American cotton merchants in Berlin; Van Karnebeek’s motives for taking no action: ,,Considering the mood prevailing in France, care
should be taken to ensure that the Netherlands
did not find itself in an embarrasing situation”;
Djambi question: Talk with Phillips. Germany:
Reparations and mediation of United States:
growing concern in the Netherlands about the
stagnation in trade and commerce already evident as a result of the sanctions in Germany;
hope that American action would improve the
situation, though this view should not be interpreted as being a direct démarche.
Germany : Communication of Van Karnebeek’s
,,urgent appeal, as a neutral, that the United
States should come to the assistance of Europe
in the present crisis and prevent, if possible, the
further occupation of Germany”.
Turkey (Light dues and other shipping tolls;
Commission des Détroits): Reply to No. 310,
which had arrived too late; existing commitment to other countries that were acting on
Dutch initiative; amendments could prompt the
Netherlands to revise the standpoint adopted.
Germany: Importation of armaments from that
country and relevant provisions of the Treaty
of Versailles (see No. 284); return of semi-finished products to Germany for further processing, with accompanying risk of non-delivery
and Allied instructions for their destruction.
Draft instructions for the ambassador concerning the ambassadors’ conference.
Djambi question: American newspaper reports
on Standard Oil’s bid to take part in the exploitation of Djambi oilfields; once the new legislation had been enacted, impossible to accept
bids of this kind.
League of Nations: Arms limitation: enclosure
of instructions for reply to No. 303.
LXXXII
No.
Date; From/to
Description
318A
1.5.1921
Annex
1.5.1921
From Economic
Affairs Dept.
Instructions for Van Panhuys, envoy in Berne,
to accept resolution on certain conditions.
Spain: Notes on trade relations; Spain’s termination of all current trade agreements pending
tariff amendments; negotiations (in Madrid?)
on new agreements; establishment of articles for
which it was particularly desirable that import
duties in Spain be lowered; sensitivity in Spain
with regard to the interests of wine exports.
Notes on the writer’s preference for negotiations being held in The Hague.
Suggestion to the effect that the absence of
agreements would not form a stumbling block
for Spain in view of the Netherlands’ free trade
system; preference for negotiations being conducted in Madrid by the ambassador, who
would have ready access to the Spanish authorities; importance attached by the Netherlands to
these talks.
Saar Basin: Notes on French jurisdiction there;
objections to retention of French garrison (see
No. 235).
Luxembourg: Registration of loan on Amsterdam exchange. Political advisability of not refusing this request (see Nos. 273 and 296), taking into account the traditional ties between
the two countries, the small sum involved and
the fact that substantial credits or advances had
been granted to most other European countries.
Turkey: (Light dues and other shipping tolls;
Commission des Détroits) : implementation of
No. 293 by ambassadors’ council; statement by
Sir Eyre Crowe that shipping should pay for
the maintenance and safety of the straits; the
levy would be kept to a minimum; further details of British standpoint had been promised.
Djambi question: Comments on No. 317:
authorisation to give an exposition of the legal
situation; Royal Dutch did not have a true monopoly; ,,Open door” policy underlying oil legislation; Netherlands interest in investment of
foreign capital (,,within a short time other oilfields of even greater importance than Djambi
can be worked”); negotiations with BPM had
taken ten years and the contract had already
been concluded when other serious bids were
received.
Turkey (Light dues and other shipping tolls;
319
319A
319B
Annex 1
From Van Karnebeek
Annex2
From Snouck Hurgronje
320
2.5.1921
From François
321
2.5.1921
To De Vries
322
2.5.1921
From De Marees van
Swinderen (London)
323
3.5.1921
To De Beaufort
(Washington)
324
3.5.1921
LXXXIII
No.
Date; From/to
Description
From Loudon (Paris)
Commission des Détroits) : Consultation with
his Scandinavian counterparts on the implementation (2 May) of the instructions in No. 315,
as a consequence of which they had all acted
together on 2 May by handing aides-mêmoire to
the relevant department at the Quay d’Orsay.
Belgian question: Differential tariffs in new
conventions and surtax of Fr. 10 per ton at
variance with Article 8 of the Railways Agreement concluded with Belgium on 9 November
1867; equal status of Terneuzen and Belgian
ports with respect to differential tariffs; transport of coke in Belgium; noncompulsory
acquisition of the Mechelen-Terneuzen line by
Belgium and protest by the company’s supervisory board against the new tariffs, secret despatch of new managing director to Terneuzen.
Germany (war reparations and mediation of
United States): lacunae revealed by this question in political reports of relations between
America and other countries; attitude of reserve.
Djambi question: Writer had established that
there had been no American interest in 1915,
when competition was still possible; publication
of Associated Press cable in The Hague.
Djambi question: Notes on moral obligation towards Royal Dutch and objections to the idea
of lobbying the American envoy.
Austria (relief credits): Reference to inter alia
No. 283; unfairness of demand that Dutch priority be abandoned.
Turkey (light dues and other shipping tolls): Implementation of No. 293; incorrect report in
the ,,Rzeczpospolita”.
Translation of article in ,,Rzeczpospolita” of 4
May.
Japan: Cancellation of announced visit of
Crown Prince Hirohito to the Netherlands
would show a distressing lack of respect for the
Queen.
German diesel engines for submarines: Order
placed with M.A.N. in Nuremberg. Memorandum enclosed.
Memorandum for chairman of Ambassadors’
Conference (Jules Cambon).
Djarnbi question: Objections to a Phillips memorandum of 19 April.
Rhine navigation: Elucidation of three points
325
4.5.1921
From Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
326
4.5.1921
To De Beaufort
(Washington)
327
5.5.192 1
From De Beaufort
(Washington)
328
7.5.1921
From Patijn
329
7.5.1921
From De Vries
330
8.5.1 92 1
From Van Asbeck
(Warsaw)
Annex
330A
331
9.5.1921
To De Marees van
Swinderen (London)
332
9.5.1921
From Loudon (Paris)
to Jules Cambon
29.4.192 1
Annex
10.5.1921
To Philips
10.5.1921
332A
333
334
LXXXIV
No.
Date; From/to
Descrip tion
From Pop
in the revised French draft differed from the
proposals put forward by Van Eysinga (convention to be extended to include the Gelderse
Yssel as far as Hattem; freedom of navigation
on the Rhine ,,à tous égards” instead of ,,sous
le rapport du commerce”; and composition of
the Central Commission).
Djambi question: Reply to No. 333 pointing
out, inter alia, that ,,the granting to a single
company of concessions covering all the best
areas of the Dutch East Indies can hardly fail to
be construed, whether rightly or wrongly, as a
measure of exclusion”.
Turkey (light dues and other shipping tolls):
Reply concerning the step referred to in No.
322 and explanatory notes on Article 53 of the
Treaty of Sèvres (exclusion of ,,tout régime de
faveur OU préférentiel”).
Djambi question: resumé of discussion with
Philips. The writer did not wish to continue the
correspondence. Preference for State exploitation if attracting foreign capital would entail
difficulties with other countries.
German diesel engines f o r submarines: Report
on discussions with delegates to the Ambassadors’ Conference (Cambon, Harding, Bervi and
Fromageot) on Articles 172 and 190 of the
Treaty of Versailles.
Engines to be returned to Netherlands for completion.
Austria (relief credits): Difficulties attaching to
the demand that the priority accorded to the
Ter Meulen consortium be discontinued (see
also No. 329). Discussions with Sir William
Goode and a Swiss member of the relief credits
commission.
Turkey (light dues and other shipping tolls):
Böstroms’s surprise at Dutch implementation
of step referred to in No. 293. Separate discussions among timid representatives and irresolute
Notes (Loudon: ,,reflecting anything but the
instruction on which the neutral governments
had agreed”) - not conducive to the further
cooperation of the ex.neutra1 countries.
Luxembourg (registration of loan raised on Amsterdam exchange): Balancing the interests of
Luxembourg against those of the Rotterdam
Bank Association (see No. 321).
335
11.5.1921
From Philips
336
11.5.1921
Note Verbale from French
Ministry of Foreign Affairs to Loudon (Paris)
33 7
12.5.1921
Van Karnebeek’s Diary
338
12.5.1921
From Loudon (Paris)
339
12.5.1921
From Thorbecke (Parijs)
to Patijn
339*
13.5.1 921
From Sweerts de Landas
Wyborgh (Stockholm)
340
17.5.1921
From Troostenburg de
Bruyn, Chairman of
Committee for the Im-
LXXXV
No.
341
Date; From/to
plementation of the Exchange Act of 1914
(Amsterdam)
17.5.1921
From Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
342
19.5.1921
From Van Panhuys
(Berne)
343
19.5.1921
From De Marees van
Swinderen (London)
344
19.5.1921
From Patijn
345
20.5.1921
To De Beaufort
(Washington)
345A
19.5.1921
Annex
346
21.5.1921
From Laman Trip
(The Hague)
Description
Belgian question: The Belgian/Dutch football
match on 15 May had afforded an opportunity
for discussions with Carton de Wiart, Franck
and others on Dutch-Belgian rapprochement
and the support these countries sought from
Britain. His efforts to effect a settlement of the
Wielingen question allowing Belgium sovereignty over her coastal waters without encroaching
on Dutch rights while at the same time preventing the Belgian socialists from capitalising on
the situation.
Germany and the Entente: the Ruhr region:
Discussions with Allizé and Russell. League of
Nations: Russell’s scepticism. Poland: Invasion
of Upper Silesia.
Germany, Poland and the British-French Enteni e : Partition of Upper Silesia; Crowe’s views on
Germany being milked dry by France. Suggestion to the effect that the British-French Entente be limited in scope until such time as the difficulties arising from the Treaty of Versailles
were resolved.
Poland (relief credits): Memorandum concerning seed oats question: money partly unused;
if preferential scheme were dropped it would be
advisable to act on the analogy of the Ter Meulen plan and to discontinue these credits.
Djambi question: Instructions to allude to the
danger of State exploitation in the event of the
US taking further steps (see Nos. 333,335 and
337) during the progress of the Bill through
Parliament. Possible adverse effect on future
American participation elsewhere (draft and
definitive text).
Comments by Patijn. Objections to placing too
much emphasis on the matter; problematical
aspects of State exploitation; also in the interests of the Netherlands East Indies to give precedence to ,,discussions about another field”
(Palembang or Atjeh).
Barcelona Traffic Conference: Memorandum
concerning the limits of international free traffic; objections to Article 7 of the draft relating
to navigable waterways on the grounds that the
procedures for surveillance and sealing were in-
LXXXVI
No.
Date; From/to
347
21.5.1921
From Van Hamel (Geneva)
348
23.5.1921
From Fierlinger to
Snouck Hurgronje
348A
349
Annex
24.5.1 921
From Melville van
Carnbee (Madrid)
350
25.5.1921
From De Marees van
Swinderen (London)
351
26.5.1921
To Loudon (Paris)
352
26.5.1921
From Loudon (Paris)
352A
25.5.1921
Annex
353
26.5.1921
From De Beaufort
Descrip tion
adequate for customs purpose.
League of Nations: Appreciative comments on
Van Karnbeek’s report to Parliament; real interest on the part of the ,,smaller” European nations indispensable for the success of efforts to
bring the League and the US closer together.
Favourable results of Van Panhuys’ visit to the
Secretariat in Geneva. Ratification was a prerequisite for the designation of members of the
Permanent Court. Need for certain amendments
to the Covenant; inquiry regarding Van Karnebeek’s amendment policy. Consultation regarding confidential proof of report on Austria’s
financial plans.
Czechoslovakia: Enclosure of draft trade treaty
after consultation on the subject with Van Karnebeek. Most of the points favouring Czechoslovakia had been approved by the Powers and
related to tariff facilities (clauses inserted in the
treaties with England, France and Italy) devised
to lead to transitional arrangements for States
formerly constituting part of the Austrio-Hungarian Empire.
Draft of trade treaty.
Tangier Statutes : Convening of interim international conference (in London, Madrid or Paris?)
to deal with Moroccan affairs.
Tension between France and Spain.
US, League of Nations and Permanent Court:
Discussion with Harvey, the new American Envoy in London. Separation of Court and unpopular League and accompanying minor amendments to the Covenant. Avoidance of too-precipitate action and purification of general political atmosphere.
German diesel engines f o r submarines: Decision
of Ambassadors’ Conference to destroy the engines after the parts exported by the Netherlands to Germany had been returned.
German diesel engines for submarines: Enclosure of unsatisfactory reply to No. 332A. Loudon’s alternative proposal (return of half the
engines to be requested).
Memorandum from Jules Cambon, Chairman of
the Ambassadors’ Conference, along the lines of
No. 351.
Washington conference: Decision by US Senate
to invite Britain and Japan to take part in a
LXXXVII
No.
354
Date; From/to
Descrip tion
(Washington)
conference on naval disarmament and response
of the ,,big naval party” (US prepared to cooperate in a general limitation once it had the most
powerful fleet).
Belgian question and Rhine navigation negotiations: Success finally achieved by the Netherlands with the new protocol not to be ,,rubbed
in” in Belgium. Secretariat of the Central Commission an internal matter unconnected with
the designation of the office-holder.
German diesel engines f o r submarines: Difficulty of distinguishing purely Dutch parts (see
Nos. 351 & 352); sending Dutch experts to Germany; efforts on the part of Cambon and Hardinge to accommodate Dutch wishes.
Turkey (light dues and other shipping tolls):
Comments on No. 324 and reference to Nos.
310 and 315. Swedish sensitivity as referred to
in No. 339*.
Djambi question: Reference to Chapter 111 of
1920-1921 national budget.
Czechoslovakia: Trade treaty most favourable
to both countries; permits for the importation
of goods into Czechoslovakia up to a certain
maximum in return for non-obstruction in the
importation of Czech goods into the Netherlands. Desired increase in the quota (draft and
definitive text).
German diesel engines for submarines: Reply to
No. 352; request that third line of No. 352A be
amended.
Complaint by Van Karnebeek about the slow
progress. Discussion in Council of Ministers.
Germany: Ems estuary : Intolerable interference
with the work of the Netherlands survey vessel,
,,Eilerts de Haan”, by the German naval authorities; proposal to the effect that - pending the
settlement of the Ems frontier question - surveying activities be carried out by both parties
,,without prejudice”; acceleration of demarcation accompanied by rejection of German
standpoint that ,,die ganze Ems Deutsches Hogheitsgebiet sei”; both sides to refrain from
making legal claims (sovereignty) in the settlement of the question.
Britain: Colonial Preference A c t : Effect of British differential import duties on the price of
Java tea and revision of those duties; recom-
27.5.1921
To Drion
355
28.5.1921
From Loudon (Paris)
356
30.5.1921
To Loudon (Paris)
357
30.5.1921
From Philips
31.5.1921
To Van IJsselsteyn
358
359
31.5.1921
To Loudon (Paris)
359A
31.5.1921
Annex
1.6.1921
To Gevers (Berlin)
360
361
3.6.1921
From De Graaff
LXXXVIII
No.
Date; From/to
362
4.6.1921
To Van Panhuys for
Sir Eric Drummond
362A
May 1921
Annex
363
4.6.1921
From De Graaff
364
6.6.1921
To De Beaufort
(Washington)
365
6.6.1921
Descrip tion
mendations made by ’s Jacob, commercial attaché, to the Tea Trade Association in the
Netherlands East Indies to the effect that contact be established with the British Chamber of
Commerce for the Netherlands East Indies because of the British capital involved; feasibility
of requesting the Chinese Government to ally
itself with such a step in the interests of China’s
tea trade.
League of Nations: Accession to the Arms Convention at the invitation of the High Contracting Parties (i.e. signatories who had proceeded
to ratification). Annex enclosed.
Comments by François: the inquiry made by
the Secretariat of the League as to whether the
Netherlands would accept an invitation to accede could not be construed as such an invitation; the Council was not empowered to act in
place of the High Contracting Parties; it was a
moot point what value could be attached to the
announcement by Britain on 23 August 1920
regarding amendment of the protocol already
signed by the participants; importance of the
majority (including the Great Powers) having
ratified prior to their accession to the Convention.
Djam bi question : Memorandum concerning
not raising legal objections to the investment
of US capital while retaining the cooperation
of Royal Dutch (cf. No. 328) desired for
Djambi. Dutch liberality in such matters af the
distribution of raw materials among nations,
immigration, imports and exports, shipping and
the granting of agricultural and mining concessions as ,,an open-door policy in the fullest
sense of the word”; doubts regarding the system repeatedly referred to by Philips as ,,reciprocity” (see inter alia Nos. 333 & 335).
US and the League of Nations: Request for information on any plans which President Harding might have for setting up a League additional to the existing one and particularly on his
intentions with regard to the Permanent Court;
preference for US membership of The Hague
Court and, in the event of this not occuring,
the safeguarding of Netherlands rights and
claims.
Germany (Ems Extuary): Discussion with Ro-
LXXXIX
No.
Date; From/to
Description
Van Karnebeek’s Diary
sen: latter’s request respecting the survey vessel
,,Kilerts de Haan” (see No. 360); difficulties attaching to the Ems surveying question to be set
aside on the eve of official talks on the 1.ms
frontier question; Netherlands’ objections to reopening the question of sovereignty at a later
date.
German diesel engine5 for submarines: Account
of discussion in Augsburg on 3 June with Neitner of MAN about the (mutually contradictory?) destruction orders of Commander Moore
of NACC and the liaison officer Weishaupt
(answerable solely to his own government?);
preparation of three different lists of parts; Admiral Charlton’s opinion that the only instructions he was required to follow were those
stemming from the Ambassadors’ Conference in
Paris.
Relief credits: Retention of priority as against
claims based on the peace treaties; bringing relief credits into line with Ter Meulen credits if
the latter relinquished priority.
German diesel engines for submarines: Further
details of efforts of Ambassadors’ Conference
to meet Dutch wishes (see No. 355); misunderstanding about the phrase ,,surtout qu’ils nous
fassent pas interroger”?
Germany ( E m s Estuary): Account of discussion
with Minister Rosen, having summoned the latter from the Reichstag, about the incident with
the survey vessel ,,Eilerts de Haan” (Nos. 360 &
365); recall of submarine U-61 and complaint
by Simson, a senior civil servant, that the
Netherlands had little consideration for Germany, as was apparent from the former’s failure to
inform Germany of her surveying activities; was
the question of rights to be disregarded only
while the commission’s talks were in progress?
Simson’s preference for the meeting of the joint
commission being held in Germany because of
the unfavourable exchange rate of the mark.
Belgian question: agreement with nonlacceptance of membership of Anglo-Batavian Society
by Van Karnebeek; interest in any statement regarding the Wielingen that the Belgian King might
make on his visit to London on 5 July; dubious
comments in Belgian press regarding the free passage of Dutch ships through the Wielingen and
366
6.6.1921
From Zeeman to Pop
367
8.6.1921
From De Vries
368
9.6.1921
From Loudon (Paris)
369
9.6.1921
From Gevers (Berlin)
370
11.6.1921
From De Marees van
Swinderen (London)
xc
No.
Date; From/to
371
13.6.1921
To De Graaff
371A
23.5.1921
Annex
24.5.1921
Annex
371B
372
13.6.1921
From De Graaff (Tokyo)
373
14.6.1921
From Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
373A
Annex
3 74
14.6.1921
From Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
15.6.1921
From Gevers (Berlin)
3 75
Descrip tion
condition that Belgian ships be accorded the
same right in both peace and war-time. Request
for information on Scheldt pilotage regulations.
League of Nations mandates: Objections to
Kees’ proposal that documents relating to the
Netherlands East Indies be placed at the disposal of the mandates commission; no voluntary
handing over of material that could lead to interference; provision of information on request
only preferred.
Draft memorandum by François in support of
Rees’ idea.
Patijn’s objections: ,,The mandates commission
has no right to concern itself with the Netherlands East Indies”.
Djambi question and oil concessions for Japan
in Netherlands East Indies: Discussion with
Count Soyeshima, member of the Upper House,
who intended to discuss his plans with the financier Samuels in London and to visit the
Netherlands East Indies on his return journey;
possibility of private capital investment.
Belgian question: Discussion with Jaspar on
his speech in Parliament on 2 June: the latter
denied that his attitude lacked flexibility, quoting as examples his attitude to such incidents as
a Dutch torpedo boat holding target practice off
the Belgian coast and the reconnoitring of Belgian gun emplacements near Ieperen by Dutch
officers in civilian clothes. Possibility of meeting between Jaspar and Van Karnebeek to discuss the Wielingen and other questions: Dutch
non-recognition of Belgian sovereignty over the
waters concerned; suspicions of Belgian Flemings and socialists regarding Jaspar’s policy.
Discussion with Carton de Wiart on the fact
that recent statements by Jaspar had made it
impossible for the Dutch exhibition in Paris to
be transferred to Brussels at the end of its time
in Paris.
Extract from Jaspar’s speech in Parliament on
June 2.
Occidental Bloc (Belgium, France and possibly
the Netherlands): rumours in the Belgian press;
Jaspar’s denial of such negotiations taking place.
German diesel engines f o r submarines: His
doubts concerning the Annex enclosed, particularly with regard to the destruction of the en-
XCI
No.
Date; From/to
375A
14.6.1921
Annex
From Charlton to Zeeman
16.6.1921
From De Beaufort
(Washington)
3 76
377
From Rechberg
378
18.6.1921
From Gooszen (Vlissingen)
to Pop
378A
30.6.1921
Annex
21.6.1921
To Philips
21.6.1921
From Van Panhuys
(Berne)
379
380
380*
22.6.1921
From Zeeman (Paris)
to Pop
381
22.6.1921
Form De Marees van
Swinderen (London)
22.6.1921
To Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
382
383
22.6.1921
From C. Snouck
Descrip tion
gines on the second list.
Destruction of the parts on the second list.
US and League of Nations: Was Harding planning to establish a second League? No consensus of opinion among various South and Central American countries.
Germany (coal credit arrangement and Allies’
sanctions in connection with reparations payments): Memorandum concerning ,,Reparationsleistungen” and the devaluation of the
mark; request that Netherlands credit be extended ,,zur Schaffung einer Zahlungsreserve”.
Scheldt pilotage regulations: Rivalry between
Dutch and Belgian pilots; grave consequences
to be expected if Dutch pilots were prohibited
from bringing ships in and out of Antwerp, regardless of whether they were already in the
lock or not.
Notes by Carsten on the admissibility of such a
regulation in the light of the Treaty of 1839.
Djambi question: Reference to Annexes 11-18;
Chapter I11 of the 1920-1921 budget.
Belgian question and critical situation in the
Netherlands: The parliamentary debate on
building up the army (the Monté-Verloren
amendment) and Van Karnebeek’s chances of
remaining in office; Peltzer’s views on the relationship with the Flemings and activists.
German diesel engines for submarines: ïalks in
Berlin with Gevers and Charlton; order for the
destruction of certain parts deferred by one
week; consultation with Loudon on the possibility of reapproaching the Ambassadors’ Conference to obtain the release of parts manufactured in Augsburg prior to the signing of the
Treaty of Versailles.
Germany: Return of sequestered ships both
over and under 1000 register tons in Dutch
ports at the end of the war.
Belgian question: Agreement with the idea of a
meeting with Jaspar if Van Karnebeek was still
in office after the Cabinet crisis in view of Jaspar’s readiness to reach agreement through concessions on both sides (see Nos. 373 & 380).
Hadhramaut: Restrictions on immigration from
this region to the Netherlands East Indies; per-
XCII
No.
Date; Fromlto
Hurgronje (Leyden)
384
385
386
387
Description
missibility of refusing entry to some nationalities while granting it to other Eastern aliens
because of existing political realities (e.g. policy pursued by Britain itself in Australia and
South Africa) ; resistance to efforts of British
consuls in the Netherlands East Indies to subject Dutch policy in this matter to their supervision and tutelage; such immigration would
have adverse effect on the attitude of the Islamitic native population towards the NE1 government; internecine strife among the Arabs
in Java for Sayyid privileges and danger of
loss of the respect owed by the British and
other governments to the NE1 authorities (see
No. 177).
24.6.192 1
Djambi question: Synopsis of the contents
To De Beaufort (Washington) of the document reffered to in No. 379.
24.6.1921
Germany (Ems Estuary): Objections to moFrom De Vries
ving the Dollard frontier to the eastern bank;
preference for a straight line (with the possibility of revision) along the indented & constantly changing eastern coastline; waterway
works constructed in the Dollard by Germany
to improve the route to Emden had been built
without the prior permission of the Netherlands; the writer favoured an agreement like
that concluded with Belgium in respect of the
Ghent-Terneuzen canal, in which the Netherlands would undertake to take over and maintain the revelant works while the cost would be
borne by Prussia. Dutch adherence to the midchannel principle.
25.6.1921
League of Nations (limitation of arms): ReflecFrom Pop
tions on No. 318A: military strength should be
geared to the requirements of modern warfare
and to the increased wear and tear of material
resulting from the fact that it could not be repleced in wartime.
Hudhramaut: Further details (see No. 383) con25.6.1921
From C. Snouck
cerning an endeavour, supported by Britain, to
Hurgronje (Leyden)
end the religious and political strife among
Arabs in Java with the aid of a commission of
Hadhramis from Penang: little chance of success; no obstacles should be placed in the way
of the commission, though at the same time no
special interest should be shown; reference to
be made to the Dutch nationality of Hadhramis
born in the Netherlands East Indies.
XCIII
No.
Date; From/to
Description
388
27.6.1921
From Van IJsselsteyn
388A
4.7.1921
Annex
389
28.6.1921
From Patijn
390
28.6.1921
From Van Eysinga
(Leyden)
28.6.1921
From Staal (Smyrna)
League of nations (Assembly agenda): Should
the pollution of rivers flowing through different
countries constitute an additional item?
Notes by François on whether this point could
be dealt with by one of the League’s technical
agencies. He also enquired about which policies
the Ministry of Agriculture might wish to advocate.
Luxembourg (loan): Registered on exchange
(see Nos. 296 & 321); Luxembourg’s closer relations with Belgium and what interest the
Netherlands has in registering Luxembourg’s
funds on the Amsterdam Exchange if the historical links between that country and the Netherlands had to be regarded as finally severed;
no reason for granting any special favours
under the present circumstances, but on the
other hand there was no reason to refuse a
favour that could be extended purely as a matter of courtesy.
Rhine navigation: Report on the Central Commission’s tour of the section between Rheinfelden and Hook of Holland.
Visit of the king of Greece to Smyrna: Response of consuls of non-Allied countries to invitations extended by the Greek High Commissioner in view of the possibility of an offensive
by the Kemalists.
China: The past political activities in the
Netherland East Indies in the years 1908-1911
of the newly-appointed Chinese Envoy to The
Hague, Wang Kwang Ki, in connection, inter
alia, with the Netherlands Nationality Act
which had come into force.
Djambi question: (oil concessions for Japan in
Netherlands East Indies): (See No. 372) Diplomatic Note concerning the purview of the
Netherlands East Indies Mining Act since the
amendments of 1918; foreigners appointed to
the supervisory or management bodies of foreign oil companies were required to be domiciled in the Netherlands East Indies.
Spain: (trade and commerce): Raising of Spanish import duty on potato flour and possibility of similar action in the Netherlands with regard to wine with a high alcohol content.
Germany (coal credit arrangement and other
matters): Discussion at the Ministry of Foreign
391
391*
392
28.6.1921
From Mouw (Weltevreden)
to Fock (Batavia)
29.6.1921
To Tatsuke
393
29.6.1921
To Van IJsselsteyn,
De Vries and De Graaff
394
79.6.1921
Heldring’s Diary
XCIV
No.
Date; From/to
395
30.6.1921
From Gevers (Berlin)
396
30.6.1921
From Zeeman (Berlin)
to Pop
396A
25.6.1921
Annex
From Loudon to Zeeman
30.6.1921
From de Beaufort
(Washington)
397
398
6.7.1921
75th meeting of the
Economic Affairs Dept.
Assistance Council
399
7.7.1921
From Gevers (Berlin)
400
8.7.1921
To Van Welderen
Rengers (Constantinople)
40 1
8.7.1921
Descrip tion
Affairs with Patijn and Snouck Hurgronje, who
was to succeed the former on 1 July. Stabilisation of European exchange rates unlikely;
Patijn’s unfavourable opinion of Rosen; posting
of the writer’s brother to the Madrid embassy
for the negotiations on the new Spanish tariffs.
German diesel engines f o r submarines: Need
for instructions to be amended by the Paris
Ambassadors’ Conference (see Nos. 375 &
380*); instructions not yet issued.
German diesel engines for submarines: Further
to No. 375: interpretation to be placed on orders of the Ambassadors’ Conference; account
of the writer’s discussion with Loudon in Paris
and of the latter’s discussion with Cambon; the
conclusions of the Dutch technicians would be
taken fully into account; details of course followed in this matter.
,,Matters arranged entirely in accordance with
our wishes”.
Permanent Court: nomination of candidates;
discussion with John Bassett Moore; attutude
of US and South American countries to the
League of Nations (see No. 376).
Trade relations with USSR and credits for Germany: USSR: Gold reserves in USSR and
Dutch assistance with the later reconstruction
of that country; cancellation of Nijenrode mission to Moscow and plans for sending Van de
Sande Bakhuyzen; pros and cons of a trade
treaty with USSR.
Germany: 30 million credit to be drawn from
60 million credit for food supplies because of
monetary position of the Netherlands; credit
and importance of tranquil conditions in Germany.
German diesel engines f o r submarines: Charlton prepared to inform the Ambassadors’ Conference of the Netherlands’ protest (leading to
postponement of the projected destruction of
parts).
Turkey: Request for information on the relations between the official government in Constantinople and the government of Kemel Bey
in Angora, and between the latter and the
Soviets.
US and Permanent Court: Hughes’ concurrence
xcv
No.
402
Date; From/to
Descrip tion
From de Beaufort
(Washington)
11.7.1921
To Pop
with the establishment of the Court in The
Hague.
League of Nations Arms Convention: Further
to No. 303. Amendment required to Section 2
of the Resolution (14 December 1920) to enable the necessary post-war reconstruction of
the Dutch fleet to be undertaken.
Washington Conference on the limitation of naval arms and arrangements for the Far East:
Designation of a limited number of participant
states to conduct investigations.
Hadramauth, Arabs in Netherlands East Indies:
Notes on Nos. 383 & 387. Dutch nationality of
Arabs born in the Netherlands East Indies and
superfluity of a special service for the gathering
of information on suspected persons.
Washington Conference on the limitation of naval arms and arrangements for the Far East:
Dutch interest in the matter.
Washington Conference on the limitation of naval arms and arrangements for the Far East:
Confirmation of No. 403: During a visit to the
State Department, the writer had urged that the
Netherlands be invited to take part in the preliminary consultations.
Belgian question: Difficulties attached to a visit
by the outgoing minister Van Karnebeek to Jaspar. Abolition of visas between the Netherlands
and Belgium.
Washington Conference on the limitation of naval arms and arrangements for the Far East:
An article in The New York Times: ,,Dutch
show signs of wishing to joint the Conference.”
German diesel engines for submarines: Notes on
the writer’s discussion with Cambon (13 July)
on No. 399. Impossible for him to reopen the
question; he had advised approaching the British ambassador. Writer advised against lodging
a formal protest in Paris, being of the opinion
that the sole chance of a favourable outcome
lay in reaching a friendly agreement with the
British embassy.
Washington Conference on the limitation of naval arms, etc.: Agreement with No. 406.
No approach to be made to representatives of
other countries.
Washington Conference on the limitation of naval arms, etc.: Report of his discussion at the
403
11.7.1921
From de Beaufort
(Washington)
404
12.7.1921
From de Graaff
405
13.7.1921
To Everwijn (Washington)
and De Graeff (Tokyo)
13.7.1921
From De Beaufort
(Washington)
406
407
13.7.1921
From Van Vredenburch
(Brussels)
408
14.7.1921
From De Beaufort
(Washington)
409
14.7.1921
From Thorbecke (Paris)
410
15.7.1921
To De Beaufort
(Washington)
411
15.7.1921
From De Beaufort
XCVI
No.
Date; From/to
Descrip tion
(Washington)
State Department concerning the participation
of the Netherlands in the context of her extended colonies, and Hughes’ appreciation of this
argument.
Relief credits: Notes for the Minister on the
suspension of the priority accorded France,
Italy (?) and Japan in their claims on Austria
under the terms of the Treaty of St. Germain.
Italy’s waiting attitude until the US standpoint
was known, and attitude of Denmark, Norway
and Sweden.
German diesel engines for submarines: Sargent’s
objections to return of some complete diesel
engines; requests to this effect from other countries had been continually refused.
Britain (Colonial Preference A c t ) : No possibility of lowering duties on Java tea (see No. 361).
412
15.7.1921
From Themps
413
15.7.1921
From Tjarda van Starkenborch Stachouwer (Paris)
to Thorbecke (Paris)
15.7.1921
From Sir Walter Townsley
to ’s Jacob (London)
15.7.1921
Minutes of meeting of
Council of Ministers
414
41 5
416
41 7
418
419
420
420A
421
16.7.1921
To De Marees van
Swinderen (London)
16.7.1921
From De Marees van
Swinderen (London)
League of nations: Composition of Netherlands
delegation. Direct relations not yet to be established with USSR; Moscow mission of Van de
Sande Bakhuyzen (see No. 198).
Germany and Japan: Routing of Nauen-Fussabashi cable through Java.
Britain : Report concerning the Imperial Conference being held in London; main point of discussion to be British foreign policy, particularly
the continuance or otherwise of the Britishgapanese treaty of 1902. The agenda of the
Washington Conference on the limitation of
naval arms and arrangements for the Far East
was to take into account the interests of the
Union, China and Japan. Smuts’ views.
18.7.1921
League of Nations: Assembly agenda. Points to
To König
be dealt with included the non-inclusion of the
inviolability of mail-bags.
18.7.1921
Washington Conference on the limitation of naTo De Beaufort
val arms, etc.: US Government was not respon(Washington)
sible for the article referred to in No. 408.
20.7.1921
The Netherlands: Institution of an interdepartTo De Moncy and Hubrechts mental ad hoc committee of inquiry for the
(Rotterdam and Amsterdam) trade treaties.
July 1921
Comments by Nederbragt concerning the terms
Annex
of reference and the working methods of the
committee.
20.7.1921
US and League of Nations (Conference on limiFrom De Beaufort
tation of arms); No connection between the
XCVII
No.
Date; From/to
422
21.7.1921
From Van IJsselsteyn
423
22.7.1921
To Benoist, Di Carrobbio,
Tatsuke and Graham
424
24.7.1921
From Ruys de Beerenbrouck to König
27.7.1921
From Calice
425
425A
6.11.1921
Annex 1
425B
30.12.1921
Annex 2
27.7.1921
From Calice
426
426A
Annex
427
27.7.1921
From Oudendijk (Peking)
428
27.7.1921
From Van Welderen
Rengers (Constantinople)
28.7.1921
To Van IJsselsteyn
429
430
43 1
431A
29.7.1921
To H.M. the Queen
29.7.1921
To De Ligne
23.7.1921
Annex
Descrip tion
failure to invite the Netherlands and American
sensitivity to the Netherlands’ attitude in the
Djambi question.
USSR: Resumption of trade relations. Use
made of information contained in Nos. 398 and
41 5. Systematic, more intensive cultivation of
the Russian market urged.
Relief credits: Acceptance of standpoint set out
in No. 412 (suspension of priority in accordance with the wish of the League’s financial
commission).
Poland: Railway line between Britain and the
Black Sea via the Netherlands and Poland.
Austria as legal successor to the Austro- Hungarian monarchy (in connection with the Convention on Hospital Ships of 21 December 1904).
Comments by Corporaal. Austria confused by
the unintelligible wording of Article 234 of her
peace treaty.
Notes by Rendorp for Snouck Hurgronje. Objections to Austrian standpoint.
Austria as legal successor to the Austro-Hungarian monarchy (in connection with the Suez
Canal Convention of 29 October 1888).
Notes by Beucker Andreae on the technical aspects of the matter.
Washington Conference on the limitation of naval arms, etc.: Comments on China’s participation in the conference and the disadvantages
attaching to it from the point of view of SinoDutch relations.
Turkey: Attitude to be adopted by consular representatives during the visit of the King of
Greece to Smyrna.
League of Nations (Assembly agenda): Objections to the inclusion of water pollution on the
agenda; preference for bilateral talks between
riparian states.
Hungary : Accrediting of Van Weede (Vienna)
to Budapest.
Belgium : Annex enclosed.
Notes by Professor Struyken on the construction of waterways in Limburg: dam at Borgharen and a canal to be fed by the Dutch Maas.
Canal project was not at variance with any
treaties or enactments.
XCVIII
No.
Date; From/to
Descrip tion
432
31.7.1921
Helding’s Diary
433
3.8.1921
From Westerman Holstijn
The Netherlands: Assessment of the recent cabinet crisis. Russia: Deferment of negotiations
with Russia and mission of Van de Sande Bakhuyzen to Moscow. Germany: Further German
requests for credit to be turned down. Objections to the appointment of Van Everwijn as
Envoy to Washington.
Germany: Objections to the provision of credits when no direct Dutch interests were involved.
Belgium: Pilotage on the Scheldt. The right to
pilot ships to and from the Antwerp docks.
Notes by Carsten: Translation of ,,jusqu’en
rade du port” (,,as far as the roads”), excluded
the port itself.
Aid to USSR: Netherlands representation at
the Berne Red Cross conference on this theme.
League of Nations and Permanent Court: Recommendations regarding the appointment of
judges for the Court (Loder, Struycken, Phillimore and Fromageot) had been drawn up by
the Dutch members of the Permanent Court
of Arbitration.
China: Chinese in Netherlands East Indies:
Chinese victims of the strike staged by Yang
Yung of Bukitasem at the Muara Enim mines.
With all due deference to Colonial Ministry investigation results, to be communicated without delay to the Chinese Government, notwithstanding the policy of countering all efforts of
Chinese consuls to concern themselves with
Netherlands subjects of Chinese origin.
Spitsbergen (Norway): Request for information
concerning Norway’s ratification of the Spitsbergen (conditional upon the text of the Mines
Bill, which had not yet been submitted to the
Netherlands).
League of Nations and economic blockade:
Notes on the implementation of Article 16 of the
Covenant and need for a separate enactment.
Germany (Ems Estuary): Report from the
Chairman of the Netherlands Ems Estuary
Committee on the talks about the line of the
Ems frontier held from 15-1 7 August: hydraulic engineering interests; the significance of Emden and Delfzijl; the military importance for
Germany of controlling the entire estuary and
the possible importance for the Netherlands of
4.8.1921
From Professor Struycken
433*A 15.8.1921
Annex
433*
434
435
11.8.1921
To the legation in Berne
12.8.1 921
To Berne, Copenhagen,
London, Paris, Sofia and
Stockholm
436
15.8.1921
To De Graaff
4 37
15.8.1921
To Ridder van Rappard
(Copenhagen)
438
17.8.1921
To Van Panhuys (Berne)
439
18.8.1921
From Van Heeckeren
XCIX
No.
Date; From/to
439A
Annex 1
439B
439c
440
Annex 2
Annex 3
18.8.1921
From Mosselmans (Beme)
44 1
19.8.1921
To De Ligne
442
19.8.1921
From De Beaufort
(Washington)
443
22.8.1921
From Nederbragt
443A
28.2.1921
From Nederbragt to Lely
Annex
444
24.8.1921
From the Chamber of
Commerce (Rotterdam)
445
25.8.1921
From Fierlinger
446
30.8.1921
From Oudendijk (Peking)
31.8.1921
From Ridder van Rappard
(Copenhagen)
44 7
Descrip tion
not possessing it; German hydraulic engineering
works between the East Frisian inlet and the sea.
Protocol of the Dutch-German Ems Estuary
Commission dated 15 August.
Ditto, dated 16 August.
Ditto, dated 17 August.
Switzerland: Further information on the Red
Cross conference in Berne on aid to Russia referred to in No. 434. Synopsis of the more important aspects of the proceedings.
Belgium (dredging activities in the West Scheldt
near Bath and Valkenisse): Readiness to take
part in a joint search for a satisfactory technical
arrangement.
Washington Conference on the limitation of naval arms, etc.: The Americans were of the opinion that the Netherlands East Indies were not
directly concerned with such outstanding issues
as the trade with China.
Barcelona traffic conference: Report by the
writer - leader of the Netherlands Delegation entitled ,,The Work of the Barcelona Conference”: preparations and survey of the results
achieved at the conference; outline of the treatment of the three principal points (organisation, transit and navigable waters) ; separate sections on the matter of organisation, the transit
statutes and the waterways statutes, and conclusions.
Discussion of the idea of a world map showing
international rivers in accordance with the draft
Treaty of Barcelona; the difficulties of making
such a map.
Czechoslovukia: Recommendations regarding
the Czech draft trade treaty; insertion of a
most-favoured-nation clause regarding the imposition of import duties, etc. List of important
Dutch export goods.
Accession of Hungary t o the League of Nations:
Question regarding the attitude of the Netherlands; support of Loudon as chairman of the
relevant League commission.
China: Objections to placing Chinese ships under the Dutch flag.
Spitsbergen: Discussion with Norwegian Minister Raestadt about contents of No. 437. Dutch
surprise at the fact that the Mines Bill had not
yet been submitted to the Netherlands.