Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress, With the Annual Message of the President, December 5, 1892

Señor Bolet Peraza to Mr. Foster.

[Telegram.]

Legation of Venezuela,
New York, September 9, 1892. (Received September 10.)

I have received positive information that the Steamer South Portland that leaves New York to-morrow morning for Trinidad carries arms and ammunition for the rebels in Venezuela. I beg you will give the necessary instructions to detain the steamer until the matter is investigated. The steamer will be cleared to-morrow (Saturday) morning unless you act in the matter.

N. Bolet Peraza,
Minister of Venezuela.