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 Chargé Sleeper.

[Telegram—Paraphrase.]

Department of State,
Washington, September 21, 1905.

(Mr. Adee informs Mr. Sleeper that the Cuban minister expressed his regrets at the deplorable outrage at Cienfuegos and promises of vigorous action by the Cuban Government toward the punishment of the perpetrators. This exhibition of good will by the Cuban Government is highly appreciated by the Government of the United States.)