The Secretary of State to Ambassador Riddle.
Washington, February 23, 1907.
(Adverting to Russian circular of April 12 last, Mr. Riddle is directed to ascertain what signatory powers have acquiesced in the proposed formalities for adhesion of nonsignatories to The Hague [Page 1111] conventions. Reference is made to the note of the department of April 19 to the Russian ambassador in which the assent of the United States was given. The department understands that should the other signatories assent to the proposal of April 12, that assent would have the effect of making it certain that the adherence of invited nonsignatories would be accepted and their participation in the approaching conference be assured.)