Mr. Smythe to Mr. Gresham.

No. 21.]

Sir: I am unofficially informed by Mr. Pichon, the French minister here, and also by Dr. Llenas, the Dominican minister, that the various matters in dispute between the French Government and President Heureaux have been satisfactorily adjusted. Mr. Pichon will soon go to Santo Domingo City to restore relations.

I am, etc.,

Henry M. Smythe
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