File No. 819.74/17.

The Secretary of State to the Secretary of the Navy.

Sir: Referring to your letter of April 22nd last, I have the honor to enclose for your information a copy of a despatch1 from the [Page 1237] American Minister at Panama stating that he will use his influence against the erection of any radio stations in Panama except those under the jurisdiction of the Navy Department.

The Department will be glad to receive such comments as you may desire to make.

I have [etc.]

P. C. Knox.
  1. This refers to the Minister’s despatch No. 148, of June 12.