Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 2, 1902

Mr. Bowen to Mr. Hay.

Legation of the United States,
Caracas , June 1, 1902 .

No. 99.]

Sir: I have the honor to inform you that upon receipt of your cable^a of May 24, 1902, I addressed a communication to the Venezuelan Government, and it courteously consented to permit the United States consular officers in Venezuela to use their good offices in representation of the interests of Cuba and of its citizens until Cuban consuls are appointed.

I accordingly sent to the consuls the following instructions:

At the request of the President of Cuba, and with the consent of the Government of Venezuela, you are hereby instructed to use, within your jurisdiction, your good offices in the representation of Cuba and of its citizens until Cuban consuls are appointed. You will please instruct your agents accordingly.

I have, etc.,

Herbert W. Bowen.

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