The Acting Secretary of State to Minister O’Brien.

No. 4.]

Sir: Referring to the case of the Canadian schooner Agnes G. Donahoe, which was seized by the Uruguayan authorities for alleged illegal sealing in territorial waters, I inclose herewith, for your information, copies of the official correspondence concerning the matter. [Printed ante.]

While continuing to exert kindly influence toward a settlement, you will not move in the line of proposing arbitration without specific instruction.

Should occasion offer, you will consult the Department by cable.

I am, etc.,

Alvey A. Adee.