Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress, With the Annual Message of the President, December 9, 1891

Mr. Wharton to Mr. Pacheco.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, September 4, 1891.

Mr. Wharton inquires as to the length of time for which, under the contract, the Salvadorian Government claims it can detain the City of Panama and asks the meaning of the offer of indemnity for unlawful detention if the vessel is not to be detained longer than the contract permits.