Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United
States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress
December 5, 1899
Mr. Hay to Mr.
Merry.
[Telegram.]
Department of State, Washington, May 2,
1899.
Full instructions regarding duplicate payments mailed April 17. Urge
equities in favor of merchants at least until the two Governments can
reach an understanding.