Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 5, 1899

Mr. Loomis to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram.]

Legation of the United States,
Caracas , October 21, 1899 .

Andrade abandoned Government without notifying cabinet or Government as required by the constitution. Whereabouts unknown. Vice-President in full power, according to constitution. Andrade’s flight held to vacate office. Can I recognize the Government just formed? Andrade cabinet resigned; another appointed.

Loomis.