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. Adee to Mr. Williams.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, September 3, 1896.

In view of protracted delay in Sanguily case, of disregard of petition preferred by him on suggestion of authorities that it will secure his release, and of acquittal of Gerardo Portela, jointly accused with him of kidnapping, the Department feels compelled to demand his immediate trial or release.