Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 6, 1904

Mr. Hay to Mr. McCormick.

[Telegram.—Paraphrase.]

Department of State,
Washington, March 2, 1904.

(Mr. Hay informs Mr. McCormick that according to press reports the mining districts in Korea near the frontier have been occupied by Russian troops, and although it is believed that all possible consideration and security will be given to neutral Americans and their interests, an assurance in this respect would be acceptable to the United States Government.)