Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 7, 1896, and the Annual Report of the Secretary of State

Mr. Knight to Mr. Olney.

[Telegram.]

Cape Town, February 7, 1896.

Preliminary examination now proceeding. Trial takes place 21st April. Hammond out on bail—$50,000. He has been placed in cottage outside gaol under guard. Have you received my cables dated 21st January? Reply.

Knight.