Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 5, 1898

Mr. Day to Mr. Woodford.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, January 24, 1898.

Have just cabled consul-general of the United States at Habana:

It is the purpose of this Government to resume friendly naval visits at Cuban ports. In that view the Maine will call at the port of Havana in a day or two. Please arrange for a friendly interchange of calls with authorities.

Day.

Please advise foreign minister of friendly visit as above indicated.

Day.