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Mr. Baker to Mr. Gresham.

[Telegram.]
San Juan del Sur , June 10, 1894 .

Have received following from Salvador:

American Minister, Managua:

After committing various common crimes in the Republic, Antonio Ezeta has embarked on the American frigate anchored at the port of La Libertad. Knowing well his capacity for crime, I entreat you, in the name of your Government, to order his delivery to the authorities who shall present themselves to the captain of the vessel.

Estanislao Perez,
Minister of War.

To which I replied, as follows:

Minister of War, San Salvador:

I have no official knowledge that there has been a change of Government in Salvador, but were it otherwise I have no power to do as you request in your cablegram. Have forwarded same to Washington for instructions.

Lewis Baker,
American Minister.