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 , November 6, 1896 .

Consul-general at Habana writes that Weyler rejected claims of United States citizens purchasing or contracting for tobacco before decree prohibiting exportation, and has forwarded same to Madrid for revision. Investigate and report grounds of rejection, and do all possible to have Weyler’s decision promptly reversed.

Olney.