Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 3, 1906, (In two parts), Part I

The Acting Secretary of State to Chargê Sleeper.^a

[Telegram—Paraphrase.]

Department of State,
Washington, September 13, 1906.

(Mr. Bacon acknowledges telegram of 12th, and says that vessels sent to Cuban waters are under orders of the President, who will determine when and how they shall be used for protection of American life and property. Directs that while he may request asylum on board for Americans in case of danger, he will not under any circumstances request landing of marines or any armed force except under orders from the Department of State; also desires him to continue to report promptly all developments or indications in the Cuban situation.)

1. Note.—Sent prior to receipt of Mr. Sleeper’s telegram of the 13th, but received by Mr. Sleeper after he had sent that telegram.