Mr. Hay to Mr. Squiers.

No. 4.]

Sir: You are instructed to communicate to the foreign office the inclosed copy of the resolution of the Senate of the United States, dated the 21st instant, congratulating the Cuban Republic on its appearance among the nations of the world.

I am, etc.,

John Hay.
[Inclosure.]

Senate resolution No. 232, Fifty-seventh Congress, first session.

Resolved by the Senate of the United States of America, That the Senate views with satisfaction and expresses congratulation at the appearance of the Cuban Republic among the nations of the world.

Resolved, That the Secretary of State be directed to transmit to the President of the Cuban Republic a copy of these resolutions.