Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 2, 1913

File No. 493.11/415.

The Secretary of State to the Chargé d’Affaires of The Netherlands.

No. 216.]

Department of State,
Washington, September 20, 1913.

Sir: Referring to your note of August 31 last, inquiring whether the Government of the United States intended to claim an indemnity from the Chinese Government for the cost of military measures taken by the United States during the revolution in China, I have the honor to inform you that this Government does not contemplate presenting any claim for reimbursement.

Accept [etc.]

For the Secretary of State:

Alvey A. Adee.