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Department of State,
Washington, August 5, 1904.

To the Diplomatic Officers of the United States.

Gentlemen: You are instructed to advise the Government to which you are accredited that by an order, dated June 24, 1904, the President has declared the Canal Zone of the Isthmus of Panama open to commerce with friendly nations, and has established Ancon and Crystobal as ports of entry in the said zone.

I am, etc

John Hay.