Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 3, 1900

Messrs. C. C. Abel & Co. to Mr. Hay.

New York, January 12, 1900.

Sir: On or about October 12, 1899, we shipped, per steamship Beatrice, from New York, destination Delagoa Bay,

JUP	1/400
Delgoa Bay

400 cases petroleum, each case containing two 5-gallon cans, and were informed by Messrs. Norton & Son, agents of the steamer here, that by order of the British Government the Beatrice had to discharge her cargo in lighters at Port Natal, and that, according to the terms of the bills of lading, the voyage had to be considered ended.

We respectfully request you to take such steps as you may deem proper to protest against the action of the British Government.

We are, etc.,

C. C. Abel & Co.