Mr. Wharton to Mr. Egan.

[Telegram.]

Mr. Egan is instructed to inform the Department, by cable, of the essential parts of notes from the foreign office, and to keep it fully advised as to the facts respecting his legation and those of other Governments. He is to report fully by mail (sending copies of all correspondence) all instances of disrespect to the legations and all incidents of arrests of Americans.