File No. 15077/58.
The Chinese Minister to the Acting Secretary of State.
Washington, February 4, 1909.
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 21st ultimo, serial number 135, in which you inform me that you have received a telegram from Santiago, in which Minister Hicks states that he has satisfactorily arranged for the protection of Chinese subjects and interests in Chile by American diplomatic and consular officers. I take this opportunity to assure you that the good offices of your representatives in the countries wherein my Government is not represented in the protection of our people and interests are highly appreciated by the Imperial Government.
Accept, etc.,