Memorandum handed to Mr. Adee March 1, 1904, by Minister Grip.
Legation of Sweden and Norway at
Washington. [undated].
Messrs. Kelly & Co., of New York, charterers of the Norwegian steamer Farmand, have informed this legation that the steamer has been prohibited by the Santo Domingo authorities from entering the harbor of Macoris and there loading a cargo.
[Page 812]The legation would feel highly gratified if the United States man-of-war stationed near said port might be instructed to assist the Norwegian steamer.