No. 406.
Mr. Langston to Mr. Evarts.
Port-au-Prince, July 3, 1880. (Received July 14.)
Sir: Referring to my No. 279, June 18 last, I have the honor to state that, since the 16th ultimo, no further arrests have been made by the government, and nothing further as to rumors of conspiracy or revolution has been heard. However, the authorities seem to be upon the alert, and it would be doubtless extremely difficult to inaugurate even, at this time, a movement of any consequence against the government.
While General Salomon up to this time evidently holds the popular esteem and confidence, he is earnest in his purpose to guard and conserve the public peace, and to that end is exerting himself with unusual wisdom and vigor.
The national guard and the troops of the army are being constantly increased, consolidated, and disciplined. And the police force, which is composed of soldiers detailed to such duty, has not only been improved in appearance and numbers, but, apparently, in efficiency and general behavior. And it is seemingly true that the guard, the army, [Page 639] and the police, in the condition at present indicated, are intelligently devoted to their respective duties, and are worthy of the confidence of the administration.
So far there has been not only no disturbance of the general condition in connection with the late arrests, but the public confidence in the government appears even to have been increased and strengthened in view thereof.
I am, &c.,