Mr. Hay to Mr. Beaupré.
[Telegram.]
Department of State,
Washington , May 30, 1903 .
Washington , May 30, 1903 .
The report that there is a large number of United States officials or citizens on isthmus absolutely false. Deny it promptly and emphatically. This Government has three engineers there inspecting canal work. Also there may be a few engineers sent by private contractors.
Hay.