Mr. Day to Mr. Woodford.
Washington, April 10, 1898—About 6 p.m.
The Spanish minister to-day informed me that authority had been given General Blanco to proclaim suspension of hostilities, and thereupon invited, on General’s behalf, indication of nature and scope of such proclamation. Spanish minister had been answered that the President must decline to make further suggestions than those heretofore made know through you and through Spanish minister here, but that in sending in his message to-morrow the President will acquaint Congress with this latest communication of the Spanish Government and add any further information which Minister Polo may be in a position to furnish in regard to the nature and terms of General Blanco’s action under the authorization so given him. The above is sent for your information. Your personal, No. 66, just received and fully noted.