Sir Julian Pauncefote to Mr. Olney.
Washington, October 21, 1895.
Sir: With reference to your note, No. 230 of the 14th instant, and to previous correspondence concerning the seizure of the Shelby and certain other British sealing vessels, I have the honor to inform you that I am in receipt of a telegraphic communication from Rear-Admiral Stephenson, informing me that the authorities are awaiting the arrival of the United States naval officers in order to commence the trial of the Shelby and the Marvin.
Admiral Stephenson adds that he will communicate further about the Beatrice.
I should be much obliged if you would kindly draw the attention of the Secretary of the Treasury to the admiral’s statement about the Marvin, in order that suitable action may be taken in regard to the attendance of witnesses in the case.
I have, etc.,