Mr. Romero to Mr. Sherman.
Washington, February 18, 1898.
Mr. Secretary: As soon as I learned of the terrible disaster which took place in the bay of Habana on the night of the 15th instant, and which caused the destruction of the United States warship Maine, together with the loss of the lives of about 250 of her crew, I verbally expressed to the Acting Secretary of State, in my personal and official capacity, the deep pain which that terrible calamity caused me and which I was sure that it would cause to my Government.
I now have the honor to inform you that I have received instructions by telegraph from the Mexican Government to convey to the United States Government an expression of the profound sorrow felt by the Government and people of Mexico on account of the catastrophe in question.
Be pleased, etc.,