Mr. Porter to Mr. Sherman.

[Telegram.]

Mr. Day’s cable and yours received. Matter has never ceased to have my attention. Question was to come up to-day, but I had it postponed by making the very point you suggest. I argued it myself with Mr. Hanotaux, whose good will is secured and who will do all he can to have the proposition set aside. It may come up again, however. Pressure on the Government is very great.

Porter.