Mr. Hay to Señor Azpíroz.

No. 134.]

Excellency: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note No. 153, of the 15th instant, furnishing the Spanish text of the draft of a convention submitted with my note No. 127, of the 31st [Page 788] ultimo, continuing in force and effect for an indefinite period the water boundary convention of March 1, 1889, and the commission established thereunder.

I have had the two texts prepared for signature and beg to inclose for your inspection the United States and Mexican copies of the convention. If found correct, I shall be pleased to sign the convention with you to-morrow morning at 11 o’clock, if you can find it convenient to call at that hour.

Accept, etc.,

John Hay.