Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 8, 1908

Minister Wilson to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram.]

American Legation,
Brussels, March 26, 1908.

The colonial law, carrying with it Kongo annexation bill, adopted by practically unanimous vote of committee of seventeen. The bill is now before the house.

Parliamentary control is assured and provisions safeguarding welfare of native races in harmony with Berlin and Brussels acts are included.

The bill will be adopted.

Wilson.