Mr. Adee to Mr. Roosevelt.
Washington, July 9, 1895.
Sir: I have to inform you that your dispatch, No. 472, of the 29th ultimo, reporting that you had, in accordance with instructions Nos. 740 and 749, respectively, called upon Lord Kimberley to protest against the action of the British naval authorities in releasing the sealing schooners Wanderer and Favorite without due official action, has been received.
The Department notes your statement that Lord Kimberley, being about to retire from office, declined to receive your communication, and it is presumed that you have sought an interview with Lord Salisbury as early as possible after his assumption of office as secretary of state for foreign affairs.
I am, etc.,
Acting Secretary.