Mr. Foster to Sir Julian Pauncefote.

Sir: Adverting to our conversation of the 17th instant, I have the honor to send yon herewith, for your information, copies of a note from the imperial German chargé, November 15, and of my reply thereto, November 18, with respect to the offices of president of the municipal council of Apia and chief justice of Samoa.

I have, etc.,

John W. Foster.