Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President, Transmitted to Congress, December 4, 1893

Mr. Thompson to Mr. Gresham.

[Telegram.]

Legation of the United States,
Rio de Janeiro, March 12, 1894. (Received March 12.)

Mr. Thompson reports that Saldanha da Gama has asked for amnesty for his supporters and himself, and that the Portuguese commanding officer submitted to the President in his behalf at 10 o’clock last night the terms under which he offers to capitulate, and that the reply is expected to be returned on this day.