File No. 837.13/8.

The Secretary of State to the American Minister.

[Telegram—Paraphrase.]

You will inform the Government of Cuba of the regret and serious concern this Government feels at the adoption of the amnesty bill and of this Government’s apprehensions in regard to its possible consequences. Say also that this Government reserves the right to hold the Government of Cuba fully responsible for the injuries to American citizens in violation of their due rights which the amnesty law may cause.

Bryan.