File No. 893.001H85/1
The Chinese Minister ( Koo) to the Secretary of State
No. 74
Washington,
September 5, 1918.
Sir: I have the honor to inform you, in pursuance of instructions from my Government, that His Excellency Hsü Shih-ch’ang has been elected President of the Republic of China for the next term in accordance with the laws of the Republic.
Accept [etc.]
Vi Kyuin Wellington Koo