Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 7, 1903

Mr. Loomis to Mr. Terres.

Department of State,
Washington, July 20, 1903.

No. 575.]

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of Mr. Powell’s No. 1310, of the 25th ultimo, reporting that certain naturalized American citizens of Syrian origin had asked his protection from apprehended danger on the part of the Haitian populace, and that he had advised them as to the proper steps to be taken in case of danger.

Mr. Powell’s action is approved.

I am, etc.,

Francis B. Loomis,
Acting Secretary.