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. Olney to Mr. Manion.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, January 17, 1896.

Your cable of 16th received. Presume you have made strongest efforts with Transvaal Government in interest and for protection of American citizens and their property. If not, do so at once. British representatives will cooperate. Keep me informed of situation.

Olney.