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

Mr. Hay to Mr. Buchanan.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, November 21, 1898.

Can not authorize captain schooner Americana hoist United States flag in absence Congressional legislation. Hawaii formally annexed August 12, but legislation necessary to carry into operation internal and foreign commercial arrangements.

Hay.