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, July 7, 1903.

No. 408.]

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your No. 444, of the 16th ultimo, reporting the difficulties experienced by your legation in transacting business at the Sublime Porte.

The Department approves your course in addressing to the Porte a protest against the nonfulfillment of certain agreements concluded between the Sublime Porte and your legation.

You will continue to press for the fulfillment of cases like these which have been settled by the solemn promise of the Porte.

I am, etc.,

Francis B. Loomis,
Acting Secretary.