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. Loomis.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, April 21, 1898.

Ultimatum served yesterday through Spanish minister here and by instruction to United States minister, Madrid. Spanish Government broke off diplomatic relations before latter could communicate. This Government is now free to act as though refused. War appears inevitable. You will be at once advised.

Sherman.