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

Mr. Hay to Mr. Choate.

[Telegram—Paraphrase]

Department of State,
Washington, June 22, 1900.

(Mr. Hay states that Mr. Geldart says his shipment by the Mashona, including necessary charges, would be covered by $1,000, and that $575 would cover his shipment by the Beatrice. If better terms can not be had, however, he will accept the British offer.)