The Acting Secretary of State to Ambassador Meyer.
Washington, April 4, 1905.
Sir: I inclose copy of a note from the Japanese minister at this capital, in which, under the instructions of his government, he points out certain alleged features of the treatment of Japanese prisoners in [Page 796] Russia, which, in the opinion of the Japanese Government, should be remedied.a
You will appropriately communicate the contents of this note, by way of good offices, to the minister of foreign affairs.
In so doing you will express the pleasure it would afford to you, and through you to the Government of the United States, to be instrumental in bringing about a satisfactory understanding in this important regard.
I am, etc.,