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. Taylor.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, March 23, 1897.

Tobacco embargo. Indemnification for further detention less important than immediate release. Factories Chicago, New York, and elsewhere idle in consequence of embargo. Urge prompt compliance with Spanish promise to release tobaccos bought or contracted for prior to decree of embargo. Spanish minister here has promised to urge early action on his Government.

Sherman.