Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, Transmitted to Congress, With the Annual Message of the President, December 9, 1891

Mr. Kimberly to Mr. Blaine.

Legation of the United States in Central America,
Guatemala, January 26, 1891. (Received February 13.)

No. 239.]

Sir: Learning a new minister for our Government is to presently appear here, I have the honor to suggest that while peace and tranquillity are at present reigning that he be advised to arrange, if possible, a better and safer system of telegraphic communication with our home Government at Washington. These telegraphic lines being under the ownership and surveillance of this Government should make them all the more amenable under our treaty laws for the safe conduct, prompt and easy access to and from your agents here.

I have, etc.,

Samuel Kimberly,
Chargé d’Affaires ad int.