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 Rh best means of doing so I inclose the latter without date, but received to-day.

Consul-General.

Havana, March 17, 1898.

I have the honor to inform the Department that by a decree dated March 5, 1898, the Governor-General has prorogued in all its parts to the 31st of March, 1899, the decree of the general government of the 19th April, 1897, relative to the suspension of legal proceedings against real estate, with the reservation, however, of what may be agreed upon in the matter by the insular chambers in due season.

I am, etc.,

Consul-General.

March 24, 1898.

Work of relief progressing most satisfactory. To-morrow arrangements made for 22 cars of supplies for Cienfuegos, Cardenas, Sagua, Calibarien, and Santa Clara, and other places. Railroads will carry special trains through free of charge. Have been greatly assisted by Mr. Klopsch.

2em

Havana, March 28, 1898.

I have honor to report that instructions have been given by the civil governor of Havana that the alcaldes and other authorities shall not give out any facts about the reconcentrados, and if any of the American relief committees should make inquiries concerning them, all such inquiries must be referred to him.

I am, etc.,

Consul-General.