Mr. Mizner to Mr. Blaine.
Gautemala, July 31, 1890. (Received August 14.)
Sir: On the morning of the 28th instant I received telegrams from Lieutenant-Commander George C. Reiter, commanding the war ship Ranger, and Lieutenant-Commander Charles H. Stockton, commanding the war ship Thetes, that their vessels had arrived at the port of San José, in this republic.
In reply I invited these officers to visit this legation, and sent the secretary of legation on the same afternoon to receive them at that port.
They responded by coming to the capital on the 29th instant, with members of their staff, were received by me, and on the following day were presented formally to the President of Gautemala and his cabinet ministers.
The moral effect of the visit of these officers upon the Government and citizens generally seems to have been most valuable and to have elicited expressions of cordial approval.
They returned to their ships this morning with the intention of remaining at the port for such length of time as circumstances may demand their presence.
I have, etc.,