Mr. Dudley to Mr. Hay.
Lima Peru, December 6, 1899.
Sir: Referring to your instruction1 No. 211 of September 13, 1899, and the President’s accompanying power to conclude a treaty of extradition between the United States and Peru, I have the honor to transmit by this mail, under separate cover, the copy, duly executed, which was retained for the Government of the United States.
The treaty was transmitted by President Romaña to the Peruvian Congress for ratification a few days since. As Congress is on the eve of adjournment, doubt of course exists as to its being acted upon this session. It is, however, in the same case as three treaties of other countries which have been pending before Congress since last year.
I am endeavoring, within the bounds of a proper discretion, to promote its ratification before the adjournment.
I have, etc.,
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