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, October 29, 1908.

On Saturday, 31st, the King will create the department of colonies and appoint Mr. Renkin minister for the colonies.

On the same day will appear the royal decree provided in article 4 of annexation treaty fixing the date of Belgian assumption of sovereignty over the Kongo.

Wilson.