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  4. Document 781

Mr. Loomis to Secretary of State.

[Telegram.]
Legation of the United States,
Caracas, October 9, 1899.

May our war vessel, if requested, be used for conference between the President of Venezuela and revolutionary leader? The latter will [Page 798] in all probability be President of Venezuela before long. The President of Venezuela is expected to resign if he can make satisfactory arrangement. Confidential.

Loomis.