Mr. Wharton to Sir Julian Pauncefote.
Washington, June 13, 1891.
Sir: The President directs me to say, in response to your note of this date, that his assent to the proposition for a joint commission, as expressed in my note of June 9, was given in the expectation that both Governments would use every proper effort to adjust the remaining points of difference in the general correspondence relating to arbitration, and to agree upon the definite terms of a submission and of the appointment of a joint commission without unnecessary delay.
[Page 570]He is glad that an agreement has finally been reached for the pending season; and I beg to say that, if you will call at the Department at 10 o’clock Monday next, I will be glad to put into writing and give formal attestation to the modus vivendi which has been agreed upon.
I have, etc.,
Acting Secretary.