Mr. Blaine to Mr. Abbott.
Washington, December 2, 1891.
Sir: I have received your dispatch No. 275, of the 17th of October, relative to the estate of the late Susannah Smith. I regret that the position taken by the Colombian Government does not promise an early settlement of the general question at issue between that Government and this. Our consuls, however, should not forcibly resist the constituted authorities; but 1 approve your proposal to instruct them, in case of necessity, not to join with the local courts in naming a “curador” under the Colombian statutes, leaving the whole responsibility upon the authorities of that country.
I am, etc.,