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Mr. Leishman to Mr. Hay.

[Telegram.—Paraphrase.]
Legation of the United States,
Constantinople, September 4, 1903.

(Mr. Leishman reports that he is satisfied that some of the pending questions between the Governments of the United States and Turkey are receiving active consideration at the palace; that the Sublime Porte is adopting the usual tactics and appears to treat the expected arrival of the United States fleet as a friendly visit, and will no doubt attempt to show the Admiral the same attentions that would ordinarily be extended on a complimentary visit.

Mr. Leishman advises patience for the time, awaiting overtures from the other side.

Mr. Leishman is of the opinion that a stay of the United States fleet in Turkish waters of reasonable length may have the effect of settling many if not all of the long-standing questions.)