[1]. See “American Diplomacy,” by Eugene Schuyler.
[2]. H. R. 1026, 56th Congress. A Bill to increase the efficiency of the foreign service of the U. S. and to provide for the reorganization of the consular service, by Mr. Adams of Pennsylvania.
[3]. See article by Mr. Gaillard Hunt, Independent, Oct. 26, ’99.
[4]. Francis B. Loomis, North American Review, Sept., 1899.
[5]. See Appendix.