The Danish Minister to the Secretary of State
Washington, May 30, 1902.
Mr. Secretary of State: With reference to our conversation of yesterday morning I have the honor to inform your excellency that [Page 537] I am now in possession of a cable message from my Government authorizing me to sign a protocol for the extension of the term mentioned in Article VII of the Convention of January 24 last concerning the Danish West Indies. The telegram does not suggest for how long time said term should be extended, and I therefore conclude that the time proposed by your excellency through the United States Minister at Copenhagen is entirely agreeable to my Government.
I take pleasure in placing myself at your excellency’s disposal for further agreement on the protocol in question at any time which may be agreeable to your excellency.
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