Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress, With the Annual Message of the President, December 1, 1890

Mr. Mizner to Mr. Blaine.

[Telegram.]

Legation of the United States,
La Libertad, August 8, 1890. (Received August 8.)

Mr. Mizner informs Mr. Blaine that during a battle in the city of San Salvador General Ezeta’s forces seized the United States consulate, hauled down the flag, damaged some and destroyed other property. He reports that he has demanded immediate reparation, and that a firmer manner is needed towards Guatemala and Salvador and a stronger American naval force in Central American waters.