Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 3, 1900

Mr. Hill to Mr. Hart.

[Telegram.—Paraphrase]

Department of State,
Washington, September 8, 1900.

(Mr. Hill directs Mr. Hart to notify the new Government of his readiness to enter into relations when it is in possession of the machinery of administration, is maintaining order, executing the laws of Colombia with the general assent of the people, and responsibly fulfilling international obligations.)