Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President, Transmitted to Congress, December 4, 1893

Mr. Thompson to Mr. Gresham.

[Telegram.]

Legation of the United States,
Rio de Janeiro, October 30, 1893. (Received October 31.)

Mr. Thompson asks whether he is authorized to protect American merchandise placed on Brazilian barges against the insurgents, using force if necessary. He explains that cargoes can not be landed in Rio de Janeiro unless barges are used.