Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 2, 1913

File No. 819.55/26.

The American Chargé d’Affaires to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram.]

American Legation,
Panama, October 1, 1913.

Chinese today commenced registering with me in books of the Chinese Republic and presenting their cédulas for personal examination. This expression of confidence gives first hope for satisfactory solution of problem. Law 50 suspended pending registration. Chinese in meeting at Panama and Colon request my continuance in charge of their interests at least pending outcome of present plan.

Wicker.