Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 5, 1905

The Panaman Minister to the Acting Secretary of State.

[Translation.]

Legation of Panama,
Washington, July 1, 1905.

No. 21.]

Sir: With profound sorrow have I heard of the demise of the Hon. John Hay, Secretary of State, at Newbury, N. H., at 12.25 this morning.

The flag of the Republic of Panama will be kept at half-mast for three days as an homage paid by my country to the eminent Secretary, whose death is looked upon by it as a great national loss. The Republic of Panama sincerely joins in the mourning of this nation for the everlasting departure of the distinguished Secretary, John Hay.

With sentiments of high regard, etc.,

J. D. de Obaldía.