Mr. Sickles to Mr.
Hay.
Legation of the United States,
Madrid, September 19,
1899.
No. 88.]
Sir: I have the honor to inform you that I have
to-day received an official communication from the minister for foreign
affairs informing me that the following Cuban political prisoners have
been set at liberty:
Imprisoned at Ceuta: Carlos Garcia Sierra, Luis Alf aro Pita, Felipe
Figueroa, Cecilio Matias Carmenate, Antonio Rodriguez Ruiz, Andres
Salsedo Acebo, Arcadio Carbera Echevarria.
Malaga prison: Ramon Acosta y Acosta.
I inclose a copy and accurate translation of the note from the Spanish
ministry for foreign affairs.
I have the honor to be, etc.,
[Inclosure.—Translation.]
Ministry of
State,
Palace, September 18,
1899.
No. 57.]
My Dear Sir: In addition to my note dated
the 11th instant, with respect to the Cubans who continue to be
imprisoned for political offenses at the Spanish penal colonies, I
have the honor to inform you that according to advices received from
my colleague, the minister of grace and justice, the following
prisoners have been set at liberty:
Ceuta Penitentiary: Carlos Garcia Sierra, Luis Alf aro Pita, Felipe
Figueroa, Cecilio Matia Carmanate, Antonio Rodriguez Ruiz, Andres
Salcedo Acebo, Arcadio Curbera Echevarria.
Malaga prison: Ramon Acosta y Acaota.
I avail myself of the opportunity to renew to you the assurances of
my distinguished consideration.
Per authorization.
E. Dupuy de Lome,
Under Secretary of
State.
The Chargé d’Affaires of the United
States.
