Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 5, 1899

Mr. Hill to Baron de Fava.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, September 30, 1899.

Your inference is correct. Both reports of Marquis Romano and Governor Foster are lacking in fullness on points which the Department feels it should ascertain before further discussion, and to that end is about to make independent examination by a trustworthy agent whose instructions are now being prepared.

David J. Hill.