I have declined to accept their statements, as I prefer to believe the contrary, although it would appear that officers connected with those forces have issued the permits to which I allude.

Such interference with our administration of civil affairs must eventually result in conflict.
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And here permit me to remark upon a view of the subject you have advocated in support of the plea for dual occupation of the city's suburbs.

Your forces, you say in substance, should have a share in the booty resulting from the conquest of the city, on account of hardships endured and assistance rendered.

The facts on which you base your conclusion granted, your conclusion, under the rules of war which are binding on my Government, does not follow, for it has never recognized the existence of spoils of war, denominated 'booty,' as have many European governments.