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CUBAN CORRESPONDENCE.

[Telegrams.]

General Lee to Mr. Day.

Havana, January 14, 1598.

Noon, All quiet.

Havana, January 15, 1898.

Quiet prevails.

[Telegrams.]

Mr, Day to Mr, Lee.

Washington, January 22, 1898.

Wire number and character naval vessels other countries now in port of Havana.

Mr, Lee to Mr. Day.

Havana, January 22, 1898.

None. Two German naval vessels are expected this month,

[Telegrams.]

Mr. Day to Mr. Lee.

Washington, January 24, 1898,

It is the purpose of this Government to resume friendly naval visits at Cuban ports. In that view the Maine will call at the port of Havana in a day or two. Please arrange for a friendly interchange of calls with authorities.

Mr. Lee to Mr. Day.

Havana, January 24, 1898.

Advise visit be postponed six or seven days, to give last excitement more time to disappear. Will see authorities and let you know result. Governor-General away for two weeks. I should know day and hour visit.

Mr. Day to Mr. Lee.

Washington, January 24, 1898.

Maine has been ordered. Will probably arrive at Havana some time to-morrow. Can not tell hour; possibly early. Cooperate with authorities for her friendly visit. Keep us advised by frequent telegrams.