Mr. Hay to Señor Infante.
Department of State,
Washington , June 5, 1899 .
No. 16.]
Washington , June 5, 1899 .
Sir: Referring to Mr. Vicuna’s note of January 27 last, I have the honor to state that the attorney for the heirs of Patrick Shields is pressing the Department to ascertain when payment will be made of their claim.
I have, therefore, the honor to ask that the arrangement reached may be promptly carried out by your Government.
Accept, etc.,
John Hay.