James D. Hague 



his persistent and untiring efforts, 

 ultimately led to Congressional ac- 

 tion, resulting in the successful in- 

 tercession by the United States, 

 in concert, it is said, with England, 

 France and, perhaps, other Govern- 

 ments of Europe, for the justification 

 and liberation of the unfortunate chil- 

 dren, with suitable provision by the 

 Chinese Government for their subse- 

 quent welfare. 



More than thirty years ago Cutter 

 sent as a gift to His Imperial Majesty 

 the Tenno of Japan, a beautifully 

 bound copy of a book entitled " The 

 Tales of Old Japan " (Mitford's), the 

 first of its kind published in the Eng- 

 lish language. In due time he re- 

 ceived through His Majesty's consul 

 for California a highly appreciative 

 letter, written by instruction of the 

 Japanese minister for foreign affairs, 

 expressing his majesty's pleasure and 

 thanks, together with an accompany- 



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