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 II

Minister Russell to the Secretary of State.

American Legation,
Caracas, March 18, 1906.

No. 65.]

Sir: Referring to my No. 51, of February 4, inclosing a copy and translation of the last note from the Venezuelan minister for foreign affairs to the dean of the diplomatic corps regarding the Taigny incident, I have the honor to inform you that the note referred to was sent by all of thediplomatic representatives here to their respective governments.

I have been advised that up to the present instructions have been sent to the representatives of England, Holland, and Italy to protest against the position taken by the Venezuelan Government.

I await your instructions.

I am, etc.,

William W. Russell.