Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 2, 1902

Mr. Hay to Dr. von Holleben.

Department of State,
Washington, May 20, 1902.

Dear Excellency: I have pleasure in saying that, at my request the Secretary of the Navy has instructed the commander of the Machias to render such protection as he may find in his power to German interests at Bocas del Toro, in case the German consul in Colon should address such a request to the representatives of the United States a Colon and Bocas del Toro.

Very sincerely, yours,

John Hay.