File No. 812.512/748.
Special Agent Silliman to the Secretary of State.
My July 27 was sent after personal interview with Secretary of Treasury and his assurance that orders would be immediately telegraphed on notice from Consul General Hanna that nothing had been done. I saw the Secretary again, he informed me that a different plan had been adopted by the Government. Following taken from official note to me dated August 4:
Taking into account the abnormal conditions in the city of Monterey and as a special favor, the tax collector in that city has been ordered to extend the time of payment of mining taxes until August 31 next. Finally I say to you that this Department is disposed to reduce the amount stipulated to all those mine owners who prior to August 31 apply directly to this Department, with the understanding that this decision is taken as a matter of equity only and taking into consideration the circumstances in each case.
Consul General advised August 2. Please repeat text of above to him.