Mr. Hay to Mr. von Holleben.
Department of State,
Washington, February 28, 1899.
Washington, February 28, 1899.
My Dear Ambassador: I take pleasure in acquainting you that the President, to whom I referred the memorandum you left with me this morning, has instructed General Otis and Admiral Dewey to assume the protection of German citizens and those hitherto enjoying German protection in the Philippines.
I am, etc.,
John Hay.