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. Olney to Mr. Taylor.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, May 20, 1896.

Governor-General’s proclamation understood to apply only to leaf tobacco contracted for by American citizens but not yet become their property by delivery and payment of price. Leaf tobacco which is actual property of American citizens is protected from detention by first clause, article 7, treaty of 1795. Ascertain and report whether Spanish Government takes any different view of the proclamation.

Olney.