Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 2, 1902

Mr. Hay to Mr. Bowen.

[Telegram.—Paraphrase.]

Department of State,
Washington, June 13, 1902.

(Mr. Hay states that it is reported that Ciudad Bolivar is in the possession of the revolutionists and the Orinoco River is blockaded by a gunboat. Mr. Bowen is instructed to ascertain the facts and advise the Department.)