Mr. Blaine to Mr. Merrill.
No. 127.]
Department of State,
Washington, May 27, 1889.
Washington, May 27, 1889.
Sir: I have received your No. 241 of the 8th instant, representing the circumstances under which you regard it advisable for a United States ship of war to remain for the present in Hawaiian waters.
A copy of your dispatch has been submitted for the consideration of the Secretary of the Navy.
I am, etc.,
James G.
Blaine.