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

Mr. Sherman to Mr. Woodford.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, March 26, 1898.

Board of inquiry finds destruction of Maine due to submarine mine inducing explosion of one or more of her magazines; fixes no responsibility on any person. President intends sending this report with message to Congress, Monday. It is thought no further action then taken than reference to proper committees. Will send you cable instruction this afternoon to be presented at your discretion.

Sherman.