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

Mr. Buchanan to Mr. Hay.

[Telegram.]

Buenos Ayres, November 19, 1898.

Have received telegram 17. Schooner English built, owner Hawaiian, manager and captain British. Ship’s papers with port perfect. Captain to apply to United States consulate for clearance and the right to hoist United States flag. What shall consul require and do? No official notice of annexation has been received here.

Buchanan.