The Secretary of State to the Japanese Minister.
Washington , November 24, 1905 .
Sir: Referring to your interview with me on yesterday, and acknowledging the receipt of your note of the 23d instant, inclosing copy of the convention of November 17, 1905, between Japan and Korea, by which Japan becomes the medium for conducting the foreign relations of Korea, I have the honor to inform you that I have [Page 614] this day directed by telegraph the withdrawal of the American mission to Korea, and have given instructions that the representation of the United States in diplomatic matters in relation to Korea hereafter be conducted directly with your legation, or through the American legation at Tokyo.
Accept, etc.,