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. Leishman.

Department of State,
Washington, March 12, 1903.

No. 320.]

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your No. 359, of the 18th ultimo, inclosing copy of your note requesting an audience with the Sultan to present the President’s message respecting the Medical College at Beirut, and relative to the settlement of pending questions between the legation and the Sublime Porte.

Your action in pressing for a prompt and favorable decision in regard to these questions is approved.

I am, etc.,

Francis B. Loomis,
Acting Secretary of State.