File 838.77/109.

The Secretary of State to Minister Blanchard.

[Telegram.]

You are instructed to inform [President] Theodore that the Government of the United States hopes that foreclosure proceedings against the American railroad will be suspended until such time as all questions pending between the railroad and the Haitian Government can be fully considered here. The disturbed conditions there should be taken into consideration.

Report by telegraph result of your representations.

Bryan.