1. Negotiations with Frederick, king of Prussia ([128]).

2. The Samoan controversy ([481]-[482]).

3. Spanish-American War ([491]).

4. The Venezuelan controversy ([512]).

5. The World War ([596]-[620]).

VI. Relations with the Orient.

1. Early trading connections ([486]-[487]).

2. The opening of China ([447]).

3. The opening of Japan ([448]).

4. The Boxer rebellion and the "open door" policy ([499]-[502]).