Copies of the cable and letter in question were afterward sent over in the original Spanish to the hotel, and when translated read as follows:
(1—CABLE)
“Republic of Cuba,
“Headquarters of the Army.
“President McKinley, Washington:
“It has afforded me great pleasure to have conferences with your Commissioner, Porter, introduced by my friend Quesada, and I am informed of and satisfied with your wishes. In a short time I will go to Havana to have conferences with General Brooke, that all may run smoothly, following your advices and gladly contributing to the reconstruction of Cuba.
“Maximo Gomez.
“Remedios, February 1, 1899.”
(2—CABLE)
“Republic of Cuba,
“Headquarters of the Army.
“General Brooke, Havana: