Lord Gough to Mr. Olney.
Newport, R. I., August 29, 1895.
Sir: In the note No. 124, which you did me the honor to address to me on the 14th of June last, you requested that the consent of Her Majesty’s Government be given to the appointment of counsel to represent the United States Government in condemnation proceedings against the Shelby and such other British vessels as may be seized this season for violation of the Paris award.
With reference to the above, I have now the honor to inquire whether the presence of counsel representing the United States Government is desired only for the purpose of watching the case of the Shelby and other similar cases, and not of taking part in the proceedings of the courts.
I have, etc.,