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. Day.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, November 18, 1898.

Dewey telegraphs entire island of Panay in possession of insurgents, except Iloilo, which is defended by 800 Spanish troops. Foreign citizens beg for American protection. Island of Negros has declared independence and desires American protectorate.

Hay.