Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President, Transmitted to Congress December 2, 1895, Part I

Mr. Eustis to Mr. Olney.¹

[Telegram.]

Paris, February 14, 1896.

Have been disappointed at the delay of Waller release. The ministers could not agree at first which one should prepare a decree for President’s signature. They finally decided that it should be ministry of marine. The Minister for Foreign Affairs on Wednesday informed me that it will be done at once. I have personally visited several departments to accelerate action. It is now a mere question of formality. I send this dispatch to inform you that I have used every means to secure prompt release.

Eustis

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1. Not included in House Document No. 225.