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. Taylor to Mr. Olney.

[Telegram.]

Madrid , May 21, 1896 .

After full discussion, minister for foreign affairs declares ordinance applies alike to all nationalities; that its sole motive is to sustain manufactories of tobacco in Cuba, and that it is transitory. Promised carefully to consider your request and to answer further after conference.

Taylor.