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

Mr. Hay to Mr. Day.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington , October 13, 1898 .

The President sees no reason for departing from instructions already given, but many reasons for adhering strictly to terms of protocol concerning Cuba. We must carry out the spirit and letter of the resolution of Congress. The Commission will use its own best judgment as to pressing to definite conclusions.

Thursday afternoon.

Hay.