No. 309.
Mr. Lowell
to Mr. Blaine.
[Telegram.]
London, March 9,
1881.
Interview with the minister for foreign affairs this afternoon. He says cabinet equally desirous with Evarts to accelerate settlement. As Evarts did not see his way to accept terms last offered, secretary is willing to consent to reference either to you or late Secretary of State with British minister at Washington. Is willing to pay £15,000 for all claims up to end of last year. If cruisers be sent as intimated in 109, he would be glad to know your opinion of joint cruisers with joint instructions.
LOWELL.