Mr. Hart to Mr. Hay.

No. 115.]

Sir: I have the honor herewith to inclose copy of a note sent yesterday to the Colombian foreign office in the matter of the Star and Herald.

I am, etc.,

Chas. Burdett Hart.
[Inclosure.]

Mr. Hart to Mr. Paul.

Sir: The circumstances of the case compel me to recall to your excellency’s attention my note of October 6, in the matter of the Panama Star and Herald claim, and to ask that your excellency favor me with a definite reply thereto, in order that I may cable the same to my Government on or before Wednesday the 26th instant, it being the desire of my Government to close this incident without further delay.

I improve this opportunity to renew, etc.,

Chas. Burdett Hart.