File No. 23640/14.

The Secretary of State to the Chinese Minister.

No. 196.]

Sir: Referring to the correspondence previously exchanged between your legation and this department in regard to the courtesies [Page 341] to be extended to His Imperial Highness Prince Tsai-t’ao whom your Government is sending to study the military system of the United States, I have the honor to inform you that Col. Walter S. Schuyler, United States Army, has been detailed to meet Prince Tsai-t’ao on his arrival in Honolulu and to accompany him until he reaches New York.

Accept, etc.,

(For
Mr. Knox
).
Huntington Wilson.