Mr. Adee to Mr. Powell.
Washington, March 6, 1903.
Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of No. 1210, of the 6th ultimo, from your legation, inclosing copy of the note of the Haitian minister of foreign relations complaining of the practice of foreigners in displaying their national flags over their houses and places of business during times of political disturbance.
Mr. Terres’s note in reply is approved.
The flag is displayed as a protection against lawlessness; not in defiance of orderly proceedings of law.
It is presumed Mr. Jérémie’s note was a circular addressed to the ministers of foreign countries resident in Haiti, and if he still continues the argument, it is supposed that it will be considered by the diplomatic corps.
I am, etc.,
Acting Secretary of State.