Mr. Sherman to Mr. Denby.
Washington , October 28, 1897 .
Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your No. 2800, of the 15th ultimo, inclosing a copy of a decree you propose to enact under section 4086 of the Revised Statutes, authorizing the arrest by consuls of Americans charged with offenses within consulates other than their own, with which is attached the written consent of the consuls thereto, in accordance with section 4118 of the Revised Statutes.
The decree and papers connected therewith will be submitted to Congress at its forthcoming session for revision as required by section 4119 of the Revised Statutes.
Respectfully, etc.,