Mr. Newel to Mr. Hay.
[Telegram.—Paraphrase.]
Legation of the United States,
The Hague, October 13, 1900.
The Hague, October 13, 1900.
[Mr. Newel reports that, in company with the Russian minister, he called at noon to-day on Mr. Asser, who very cordially consents to act as arbitrator if appointed. Mr. Asser would prefer to leave the compensation to be determined by parties to the convention.]