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. Rockhill to Mr. Lee.

[Telegram.]

Department of State ,
August 18, 1896 .

Newspaper advices from Key West of 16th state that Charles Govin, an American citizen and correspondent, was captured near Jaruco by Spanish troops and put to death. Investigate and report by cable.

Rockhill, Acting.