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

Mr. Cambon to Mr. Hay.

[Translation.]

Embassy of the French Republic,
Washington, May 3, 1900.

Sir: The President of the French Republic has just heard of the terrible catastrophe which has taken place at Salt Lake City. He has instructed me to be his interpreter near the President of the United States of America and to assure him of the sympathy which he feels on account of this sad event.

In transmitting to me the expression of the sentiments of President Loubet, Minister Delcassé, minister of foreign affairs, likewise instructs me to convey to the American Government the expression of the profound sympathy of the Government of the Republic.

Be pleased to accept, etc.,

Jules Gambon.