Mr. Thompson to Mr. Gresham.
Petropolis, November 10, 1893. (Received December 18.)
Sir: I have the honor to report that the U. S. S. Newark arrived at Rio de Janeiro October 19 and on the 20th I had the pleasure of a call from Rear-Admiral Stanton at the U. S. consulate, which I returned on Saturday the 21st and was received with the usual formalities and great kindness by the admiral on board the Newark.
On the 22d I had occasion to visit the Newarh again to consult the [Page 73] Admiral, and before my departure Rear-Admiral de Mello, commander of the revolting squadron, came on board. When the visitor was announced I signified my desire to leave, but it was not convenient for me to do so at once, and a few minutes later I was introduced by Admiral Stanton to the commander of the insurgent naval forces. His visit was brief and seemed to be entirely of a social character, as no allusion whatever was made to politics or the revolution.
In this connection it may not be out of place for me to state in justice to that gentleman that during his stay here and my official intercourse with him I saw nothing whatever to indicate partiality on the part of Admiral Stanton.
I have, etc.,