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.]

American Embassy,
London, May 11, 1898.

The Marquis of Tweeddale, president Hongkong and Manila Telegraph, informs me that they hold their concessions from Spanish Government on condition that they shall not send telegrams when forbidden by Spain. This formal order has been given by Spain. They are, therefore, compelled to cease working for the present. He professed friendly feelings and desire that we should establish ourselves permanently in Philippine Islands, but declared inability to act otherwise in view of his concessions.

Hay.