Mr. Gresham to Mr. Stevens.
No. 83.]
Department of State,
Washington, May 4, 1893.
Washington, May 4, 1893.
Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your No. 93, of the 24th March last, and the newspaper extracts therewith, concerning rumors and reports of a desire on the part of Japan to improve its footing in the Hawaiian Islands.
I am, etc.,
W. Q.
Gresham.