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

Mr. Adee to Mr. Russell.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington , September 14, 1899 .

Ask if Venezuelan Government is disposed to grant permission for naval vessel of the United States to survey bar at the mouth of the Orinoco River in the interest of general commerce. Early answer desired, as Navy Department is prepared to begin survey at once.

Adee.