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

Mr. Hay to Mr. Leishman.

[Telegram.—Paraphrase.]

Department of State,
Washington, September 8, 1903.

(Referring to Mr. Leishman’s recent telegrams, Mr. Hay states that the disquieting situation at Beirut shows the inefficiency of the present authorities to preserve order and insure safety, and instructs Mr. Leishman to act in harmony with the Italian ambassador, urging change of governor at Beirut, supporting the demand by whatever considerations affect American citizens and interests.

Mr. Hay requests Mr. Leishman’s views as to how long the United States war ships now in Turkish waters should remain.)