File No. 704.9319/3a.

The Secretary of State to the Chinese Minister.

No. 242.]

Sir: Referring to your memorandum of March 13, requesting the Department to renew its instructions to its diplomatic officers in Panama to use their good offices in behalf of Chinese subjects affected by the bill pending before the Legislature and dealing with the right of residence of Chinese subjects domiciled in Panama, I have the honor to inform you that the American Minister at Panama has been instructed to use his good offices, with the consent of the Government of Panama, for the protection of Chinese interests along the lines indicated.

Accept [etc.]

Alvey A. Adee.