Foreign Relations of the United States, 1894, Appendix I, Chinese-Japanese War, Enforcement of Regulation Respective to Fur Seals, Mosquito Territory, Affairs at Bluefields, Claim of Antonio Maximo Mora, Import Duties on Certain Products of Colombia, Haiti, and Venezuela, Affairs in the Samoan Islands

Mr. Herbert to Mr. Foster.

British Legation,
Washington, October 6, 1892.

Sir: I have the honor to inform you that I have received a telegram from the Earl of Rosebery stating that the German Government, in view of the disturbed state of affairs in Samoa, proposes to send one or two men-of-war there to protect life and property. His lordship sees no objection to this proposal and as, in his opinion, it is desirable to maintain the strict concert of the treaty powers, he is disposed to recommend acquiescence in it.

I should be very glad to learn the views of your Government in regard to this matter.

I have, etc.,

Michael H. Herbert.