Mr. Eustis to Mr. Uhl .

No. 311.]

Sir: Yesterday I had an interview with Mr. Hanotaux and followed the instructions of your dispatch No. 424, of May 23, in reference to the Venezuelan affair.

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He accepted my official statement with courtesy, but gave me no encouragement to believe that the French Government would change its attitude.

I have, etc.,

J. B. Eustis
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