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

[Telegram.]

Mr. Williams to Mr. Olney.

Habana , May 8, 1896 .

In case of Competitor, trial terminated. Prosecuting officer asks penalty death for all, giving precedence to the local law relating to foreigners over the treaty and the protocol in this case. As the court and authorities here agree on this point, I inform you for such diplomatic action you may deem proper. I am preparing remonstrance Captain-General as the superior delegate of Spain in this island.