File No. 839.00/960.

The Secretary of State to the American Minister.

[Telegram—Paraphrase.]

In regard to your telegram of the 13th instant in regard to removal of vessels, you are advised that the Nashville will proceed to Santiago de Cuba for about a fortnight and will be back at her station in Dominican waters about the 10th of December, in sufficient time for any service in relation to the election.

Bryan.