Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 5, 1899

Mr. Hay to Mr. von Holleben.

Department of State,
Washington, February 28, 1899.

My Dear Ambassador: I take pleasure in acquainting you that the President, to whom I referred the memorandum you left with me this morning, has instructed General Otis and Admiral Dewey to assume the protection of German citizens and those hitherto enjoying German protection in the Philippines.

I am, etc.,

John Hay.