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

Mr. Hay to Mr. Newel.

[Telegram.—Paraphrase.]

Department of State,
Washington , October 13, 1900 .

[Mr. Hay instructs Mr. Newel to formally invite Mr. Asser to act as arbitrator, acting concurrently with Russian minister. The two Governments will determine upon his compensation.]