Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 6, 1904

Mr. Hay to Mr. Gummeré.

[Telegram.—Paraphrase.]

Department of State,
Washington, June 22, 1904.

(Mr. Hay states that this Government “wants Perdicaris alive or Raisuli dead.” Further than this, least possible complications with Morocco or other powers is desired. Mr. Gummeré is instructed not to arrange for landing marines or seizing custom-house without the Department’s specific directions.)