The German Emperor to the President.
[Telegram.]
Berlin, August 30,
1900.
On the occasion of the opening this day of the cable that brings Germany in close telegraphic union with the United States, I rejoice to express to your excellency my gratification at the completion of this important work of peace. I know that your excellency and I are of one mind in the wish and in the hope that the cable connection will promote the general welfare and help in maintaining and strengthening friendly relations between the two countries.
Wilhelm I. R.