Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 6, 1897

Mr. White to Mr. Sherman.

[Telegram.]

London, April 20, 1897.

Daily Mail newspaper states to-day Dr. Jordan has announced that we shall brand female seals if the British Government refuses our proposals for their protection. Am I authorized under the circumstances to inform foreign office verbally informally the statement is true? Infer from your instruction 1479 branding not then positively decided upon. If it is I think suggested communication might be advantageous.

White.