Mr. Goschen to Mr. Gresham.
No. 56.]
British
Embassy,
New London, October 6, 1894. (Received October 9.)
New London, October 6, 1894. (Received October 9.)
Sir: I have received a dispatch from Her Majesty’s principal secretary of state for foreign affairs, directing me to ascertain whether the United States Government would be willing to join with England, Germany, France, and Russia in intervening between China and Japan. The basis of such intervention would be that the independence of Korea should be guaranteed by the powers and that Japan should receive an indemnity for the expense of the war.
I should be much obliged if you would kindly enable me to reply to Lord Kimberley at the earliest date possible.
I have, etc.,
W. E. Goschen.