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

Mr. Squiers to Mr. Hay.

[Telegram.]

Legation of the United States,
Habana, July 4, 1902.

President Palma writes that he shares with the people of the United States the happiness they enjoy in celebrating this holiday, the anniversary of the Independence of the thirteen English colonies, which, by the blessing of democratic institutions and love of liberty, have reached the highest stand as one of the most powerful nations in the world, and heartily wishes that the American people may enjoy forever the greatest prosperity and happiness.

Squiers.