Mr. Townsend to Mr.
Hay.
Legation of the United States,
Brussels, June 11,
1902.
No. 138.]
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt of Department’s cablegrama of May 24.
In conformity with instructions, I at once communicated to the minister
for foreign affairs the above request and am to-day in receipt of
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a letter from the minister
granting the desired permission, a copy and translation of which is
herewith inclosed.
I have notified the United States consular officers in Belgium of these
facts, requesting them to use their good offices in representation of
the interests of Cuba and of its citizens until further notice from the
Department.
I have, etc.,
[Inclosure—Translation.]
Mr. de Favereau
to Mr. Townsend.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Brussels, June 10,
1902.
Mr. Minister: I have the honor to
acknowledge the receipt of the letter of May 26 last, by which your
excellency kindly informed me of the intention of the President of
the Republic of Cuba to intrust to the consuls of the United States
of America in Belgium the representation of the interests of the
Republic and of its citizens until the organization of a Cuban
consular representation in our country.
I hasten to inform you, Mr. Minister, that the Government of the King
has taken the necessary steps to the end that no obstacles should be
placed in the way of the temporary representation in question.
I avail, etc.,
