Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 5, 1899

Mr. Hay to Mr. Powell.

Department of State,
Washington, November 22, 1899.

No. 93.]

Sir: I inclose a copy of the award of the arbitrator, Mr. Noble, in the Ozama River Bridge case against the Government of the Dominican Republic.¹

On October 25 last the Department sent the following telegraphic instruction to the United States consul at Santo Domingo City:

Request prompt payment of unpaid amount, principal and interest, on award in Ozama River Bridge case, due April 26 last, $45,159.20, and include also 6 per cent interest accrued since that date.

You will at your earliest convenience, compatible with the work of the legation, proceed to Santo Domingo City and obtain full payment and final settlement of this claim.

I am, etc.,

John Hay.

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