File No. 419.11D29/104.
The Secretary of State to the Netherlands Minister.
Washington, October 23, 1915.
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of August 30, 1915, expressing your willingness to act as arbitrator to determine the amount of indemnities to be paid by the Government of Panama on account of the death and injury of American citizens in a riot which occurred in the city of Panama on July 4, 1912, and to assure you of my deep appreciation of your decision in the matter.
The Department is taking steps to conclude arrangements for the arbitration and will communicate with you further when they shall have been completed.
Accept [etc.]