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 Mr. Clayton.

Department of State,
Washington , March 4, 1902 .

No. 656.]

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your dispatch No. 1274, of the 21st ultimo, containing a report on the arrest of American citizens employed on railroads in Mexico, for negligence in causing accidents.

In view of your comprehensive investigation and report, it is unnecessary for you to pursue the subject further, unless you are hereafter so instructed.

I am, etc.,

John Hay.