Mr. Whitehouse to Mr. Bayard.
La Libertad, April 14, 1885. (Received May 5.)
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your cablegram of the 11th instant informing me of the attitude of the United States in regard to the threatened war between Mexico and Guatemala, and the continuance of the war existing between Salvador and Guatemala.
Not considering myself as vested with the diplomatic character necessary to address President Zaldivar on the matter without special instructions, and not being at that time in communication with Mr. Hall, I cabled you on the 12th, to the effect that peace had been declared between Salvador and Honduras, and inquiring whether you thought it advisable that I should see the President of Salvador in reference to Department’s dispatch of the 11th.
Up to date I have received no answer.
This morning, communication being re-established, I telegraphed the contents of your cablegram to Mr. Hall in plain words, in order that the Government of Salvador might become cognizant of the sentiment therein expressed.
I am, &c.,