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. Manion to Mr. Olney.

[Telegram.]

Johannesburg, February 28, 1896.

Am awaiting result preliminary examination before dispatching report. Transvaal Government shows every disposition to treat prisoners leniently, and has been considerate and friendly toward all United States official representatives. Hammond and other American prisoners now in Johannesburg awaiting legal proceedings.

Manion.