Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 7, 1896, and the Annual Report of the Secretary of State

Mr. Smythe to Mr. Olney.

Legation of the United States,
Port au Prince, February 3, 1896. (Received Feb. 15.)

No. 180.]

Sir: On yesterday one Dahlgren Lindor, a Haitien subject, presented himself at this legation and asked protection on the ground that he was a political suspect and had been denounced to his Government. To-day I notify the foreign office of the facts and ask the “usual courtesy” to permit me to place him on board some outgoing vessel.

I am, etc.,

Henry M. Smythe.