Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 5, 1905

The Acting Secretary of State to Minister O’Brien.

Department of State,
Washington, July 21, 1905.

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.