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

Mr. Day to Mr. Hay.

[Inclosure—Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, July 18, 1898.

Under capitulation Santiago de Cuba this Government is to return Spanish troops to Spain.

We desire througn British ambassador at Madrid an understanding with Spanish Government that transports will be considered neutralized both on inward and outward voyage, no belligerent act to be committed by or upon them. It is assumed that such transports will not be subjected to port charges, unless pilotage, but understanding is desired on this point also.

Day.