Minister Barrett to
the Secretary of State.
American Legation,
Panama, April 17,
1905.
No. 131.]Sir: Referring to recent correspondence in
regard to American diplomatic and consular officers exercising their
good offices, when necessary, in behalf of Chinese subjects, I have the
honor to inclose a translation
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of an order just issued by the Panama Government and communicated to me
by the foreign office.
I have, etc.,
[Inclosure.—Translation.]
Republic of Panama National Executive
Power.
Office of the Secretary of Government and Foreign
Affairs, Department of Foreign Relations,
Panama, April 12, 1905.
No. 23.At the request of the Government of the United States of America,
made in the name of the Chinese Government, permission is hereby
given to the American diplomatic and consular officials to lend
their good offices, should they be required, in favor of the Chinese
subjects resident on the Isthmus. Communicate to the envoy
extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the United States in
this capital as the result of his esteemed note of the 7th instant,
as also to the governors for the information of the authorities
within their jurisdiction. Copy and publish.
Sealed by His Excellency the President.
Santiago de la
Guardia,
The Secretary of
Government and Foreign Relations.
