Mr. McCormick to Mr. Hay.
(Mr. McCormick reports that the American commercial agent at Vladivostok has informed, him that under the decision of the prize, court the Calchas was legally arrested; that the cargo for neutral ports has been released; that flour and cotton have been confiscated; that protest has been entered by the attorney for the Vladivostok fleet against the release of the vessel and the Japanese mail; that machinery and lumber has been released, and that the Return of the ship’s papers depends upon the decision of the higher court. Claims must be proved at Vladivostok by October 22 either in person by the claimants or by attorney.)