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. Olney to Mr. Taylor.

Washington, September 3, 1896.

Delay of Spanish Government in deciding Competitor and Delgado cases absolutely unreasonable. Call for prompt action and reasons justifying past delay or additional delay, if such is asked for.