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Mr. Powell to Mr. Hay.

Legation of the United States,
Port au Prince, Haiti, September 2, 1899.
No. 157.]

Sir: I respectfully confirm the following cables:

Revolutionists have been successful. President and government resigns. Provisional government established at Santiago. Santo Domingo quiet. Official report.

Powell.

(Sent 10 a.m., September 1, 1899.)

Report when effective and responsible de facto government is organized in Santo Domingo, but take no steps toward recognition without explicit instructions.

Hay.

(Received 6 p.m., September 1, 1899.)

Will follow your instructions. I have sent particulars by mail. What instructions to Commander Hall at Jacmel? Telegraph me again.

Powell.

(Sent 8 a.m., September 2, 1899.)

I have, etc.,

W. F. Powell.