File No. 819.55/44.
The American Minister to the Secretary of State.
Panama, November 25, 1913.
Supplementing Wicker’s November 25. After an audience at which Chinese Consul General, Wicker and myself were present, the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs agrees to postpone enforcement of Chinese exclusion act until November 27 and to transmit in writing confirmation of verbal promises referred to in enclosure with Wicker’s unnumbered dispatch of October 21st as soon as Chinese begin registering; but absolutely refuses further postponement.
It is believed Chinese will decide to register. If not instruction is requested as to extent of further action by Legation.