Mr. Hay to Mr. Porter.
Washington , June 14, 1900 .
Sir: The Department is in receipt of a letter of the 2d instant from the mayor of San Francisco, in which he states that on the evening of the 25th ultimo a fire broke out on the harbor front of that city. The French cruiser Protet lay in the harbor at that time, and her captain, M. Germinet, sent on shore a part of her crew, who volunteered their services and aided in extinguishing the flames.
You are now instructed to convey to the French Government the thanks of the mayor of San Francisco for this kind act of the commander and crew of the Protet.
I am, etc.,