No. 65.
Mr. Williamson to Mr. Evarts.
Punta Arenas, September 2, 1878. (Rec’d Sept. 16.)
Sir: I have the honor to state that, having touched at several Pacific ports on my way from Guatemala to this place, and having gathered information in respect to public affairs in Central America from sources considered reliable, I am able to report that all the States are at peace, and that there is no immediate prospect of disturbance from war or revolution. The crops are reported to be unusually promising for this season of the year, and it is expected the yield of coffee will be larger than it has ever been.
The only notable public event that has occurred during my absence is the reestablishment of friendly relations between the governments of Nicaragua and Costa Rica.
I hope to be again at the seat of the legation by the first of October.
I have, &c.,