Mr. Hicks to Mr.
Gresham.
Legation of
the United States,
Lima, June 17, 1893. (Received July
6.)
No. 512.]
Sin: Referring to my No. 506, of June 12, I now have the pleasure of
announcing that the Peruvian Government has paid to me the sum of 2,000 sols
in full settlement of the claim of Enrique Meier, acting consular agent at
Mollendo, for indemnity on account of damages to his person and property,
caused by a mob on the night of March 25, 1893.
Inasmuch as this is the first payment made by Peru, to my knowledge, on
account of claims for damages, during my residence of four years in the
country, I feel greatly pleased at the result. The whole affair has
apparently engendered only the kindest feelings on the part of the Peruvian
Government, and instead of resulting in coldness and estrangement it has, to
all appearances, had the effect of producing a cordial feeling towards the
United States.
In order that the Department may understand the whole matter, I inclose a
copy of my notes to the foreign office and the reply of the minister, with
the decree of the President, my note to Mr. Meier and finally a receipt for
the cash from Messrs Grace Brothers & Co., a duplicate of which was
forwarded to Mr. Meier.
I have, etc.,
[Inclosure 1 in No. 512.[
Mr. Hicks to Señor
Jimenez.
Legation of the United States,
Lima, June 14,
1893.
Mr. Minister: Referring to your excellency’s
note of June 9, 1893, in regard to the unfortunate affair at Mollendo on
March 25, I am directed by my Government to accept the proposition made
by your excellency to pay to Enrique Meier the sum of
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2,000 sols in full payment of all claims
for damages arising from injury to the building in which was the
consular agency of the United States, as well as for the damages to the
person and property of Mr. Meier, the acting consular agent, growing out
of the unfortunate affair before mentioned.
As I expect to close my official relations with Lima within a few days,
it would be extremely gratifying if the payment of the sum mentioned
could be consummated as soon as possible.
I have, etc.,
[Inclosure 2 in No.
512.—Translation.]
Señor Jimenez to
Mr. Hicks.
Foreign
Office, Lima, June
15, 1893.
Mr. Minister: His excellency the President of
the Republic has issued a decree yesterday (No. 196), of which I inclose
to your excellency an authentic copy, ordering the payment of 2,000 sols
to the consular agent of the United States at Arequipa, Mr. Enrique
Meier, thus settling the claim made by him for damages caused him
through the lamentable occurrences of the 25th of last March.
I have, etc.,
[Inclosure 3 in No.
512.—Translation.]
The claim presented by the envoy extraordinary and minister
plenipotentiary of the United States of America for an indemnity to Mr.
Enrique Meier, consular agent of that Republic at Mollendo, for damages
and a wound received by him on the night of the 25th of March, having
been arranged by the decision of the council of ministers, and in
fulfillment of the diplomatic arrangement that appears from the notes
exchanged in reference to this matter, it is decreed: That the general
treasury shall pay to the said Mr. Meier, or his representative, the sum
of 2,000 sols, to be placed to the debit of the extraordinary expenses
of the foreign office. To be communicated, registered, and sent forward
to the ministry of finance for its execution.
[Sign-manual of the President of Peru.]
Correct.
Carlos Wiesse,
Chief Clerk.
[Inclosure 4 in No. 512.]
Mr. Hicks to Señor
Jimenez.
Legation of the United States,
Lima, Peru, June 17,
1893.
Mr. Minister: I have the honor to acknowledge
the receipt of your excellency’s esteemed note of June 15, transmitting
a copy of the decree issued by his excellency the President of the
Republic on the 14th instant, ordering the payment of 2,000 sols to the
order of Enrique Meier, acting consular agent of the United States at
Mollendo, in full settlement of his claim for indemnity growing out of
the lamentable affair of the 25th of March.
I have also to acknowledge receipt of the 2,000 sols by the hand of Dr.
Don Carlos Wiesse, chief clerk.
I beg to congratulate your excellency upon the happy and honorable
termination of this affair.
Be pleased, etc.,
[Inclosure 5 in No. 512.]
Mr. Hicks to Mr.
Meier.
Legation of the United States,
Lima, June 17,
1893.
Sir: I have the pleasure of inclosing herewith
a receipt from the house of Messrs. Grace Brothers & Co., showing
that I have this day deposited to your credit the
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sum of 2,000 sols, being the amount
received from the Government of Peru in full settlement of your claim
for indemnity on account of the attack upon the Mollendo consular
agency, March 25, 1893.
Please acknowledge receipt of this.
I have, etc.,
[Inclosure 6 in No. 512.]
Legation of the United States,
Lima, Peru, June 17,
1893.
Received from John Hicks, U. S. minister to Peru, the sum of 2,000 sols
silver, to he deposited to the credit of Don Enrique Meier, acting
consular agent of the United States at Mollendo.
Grace Bros. & Co.,
Per Jas. Brooke.,
Duplicate sent to Mr. Meier.
