Foreign Relations of the United States, 1894, Nicaragua (Mosquito Territory)

No. 75.
Admiral Ramsay to Mr. Gresham.

Navy Department,
Washington, July 17, 1894.

Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith, for your information, translation of a cipher dispatch, dated July 17, from the commanding officer of the U. S. S. Marblehead, regarding the situation at Bluefields, Nicaragua.

Very respectfully, etc.,

F.M. Ramsay,
Acting Secretary of the Navy.

[Inclosure in No. 75.]

Commander O’Neil to Mr. Herbert.

[Cablegram.]

Limon, July 17, 1894.

For the protection of American interests another man-of-war required. Affairs are very disturbed at Bluefields. There are no prospects of a settlement. The situation is alarming. It is feared that hostilities can not be avoided. The Marblehead is protecting American interests at Bluefields. The only means of telegraphing is from Port Limon, Costa Rica, by schooner.