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

Mr. Sherman to Mr. White.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington , April 24, 1897 .

Our patrol fleet sails May 1. Sealing vessels returning with spring catch will also put to sea about same time. Modus, to be effective, should be agreed upon without delay. Explain situation and renew effort for answer from British Government.

Sherman.