Mr. Adee to Mr. Conger.
Washington , April 28, 1893 .
Sir: I have received Mr. Markell’s No. 408 of the 13th ultimo, reporting that he has been advised by the Government of Brazil that the export duties on skins improperly collected by the State of Bahia will be returned to the exporters on presentation of their claims to the treasury of the State, and that similar action will be recommended by the governor of Pernambuco to the State legislature.
[Page 32]You will express to the Brazilian Government our satisfaction at the action taken by the State of Bahia, and our hope that that of the State of Pernambuco will be equally satisfactory.
The consuls at Bahia and Pernambuco will be advised.
I am, etc.,
Acting Secretary.