Mr. Hay to Mr. Russell.
Washington, July 17, 1901.
Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your No. 637, of the 30th ultimo, reporting that the commission appointed to examine and pass upon claims for damages arising from the revolution which placed General Castro in power has completed its work and closed its sessions.
It is not in accordance with the policy of this Government to act in concert with foreign governments in protesting against the barring of the claims of its citizens, but it reserves entire freedom of action, as regards the right to intervene in support of any of its citizens.
I am, etc.,