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. Springer to Mr. Rockhill.

Habana, November 26, 1896.

Am informed that the declarations of Competitor prisoners are being taken again by ordinary marine court-martial. Confrontation of the master of the Competitor with witnesses day before yesterday lasting five hours. Shall I enter a protest even against preliminary proceedings by the naval authorities or the military authorities?