Memorandum handed to Mr. Adee March 1, 1904, by Minister Grip.

Messrs. Kelly & Co., of New York, charterers of the Norwegian steamer Farmand, have informed this legation that the steamer has been prohibited by the Santo Domingo authorities from entering the harbor of Macoris and there loading a cargo.

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The legation would feel highly gratified if the United States man-of-war stationed near said port might be instructed to assist the Norwegian steamer.