Office of the Historian

Protocol of Conference between the High Commissioners on the Part of the United States of America and the High Commissioners of Great Britain

Washington, March 4, 1871.

The High Commissioners having met, the protocol of the conference held on the 27th of February was read and confirmed.

At the commencement of the conference the United States High Commissioners called attention to the provision in the Constitution of the United States by which the advice and consent of the Senate is required for the ratification of any treaty which may be signed under the authority of the President.

The British High Commissioners stated that they were acquainted with this provision.

The High Commissioners then proceeded with the consideration of the matters referred to them.

The conference was adjourned to the 6th of March.

  • J. C. BANCROFT DAVIS.
  • TENTERDEN.