Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 5, 1898

Mr. Day to Mr. Loomis.

Department of State,
Washington, July 7, 1898.

No. 153.]

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your No. 157, of the 19th ultimo, stating that you have been furnishing the Venezuelan newspapers with matter showing the true attitude of the United States in its relations with Spain, and that there has been a distinct improvement in the views expressed by the press toward this country.

The Department cordially approves your action and is much gratified at the improved tone of sentiment resulting from it.

Respectfully, yours,

William R. Day.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, July 15, 1898.

Loomis, Minister, Caracas:

Santiago de Cuba, with eastern half province of Santiago, surrendered yesterday. Surrendered Spanish troops to be sent to Spain.