Mr. Hay to Sir M. H. Herbert.

[Personal.]

My Dear Mr. Ambassador: I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your personal note of the 23d instant, stating that His Majesty’s Government will not press for an extension of time for the delivery of the cases to the Alaska tribunal, and that the British cases will be ready for delivery in London on May 3 next, in accordance with the stipulation of Article II of the convention.

I take it for granted that it will be regarded as a compliance with the stipulations of the convention if our case is presented on the same day to the American members of the tribunal in Washington, and to your embassy for transmittal to London.

I am, my dear Sir Michael, very sincerely, yours,

John Hay.