Mr. Hay to Mr. Squiers.
Department of State,
Washington , March 1, 1904 .
No. 347.]
Washington , March 1, 1904 .
Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your No. 853, of the 12th ultimo, regarding the outrage on the United States consulate at Cienfuegos.
In reply I have to say that in view of the apologies made and the precautions taken to prevent a repetition of the insult, the Department is of opinion that the incident may be regarded as closed. * * *
I am, etc.,
John Hay.