Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay.

[Telegram.]

Confidential. Am informed that the treaty will not be presented until the President is confident it will be confirmed. Chamber of Representatives [Page 156] is favorable, but unfriendly influence makes the majority in the Senate uncertain. Absentees have been sent for and the Government using influence on Senators here. Do you desire me to telegraph such information?

Beaupré.