Mr. Hay to Mr. Dudley.
Washington , February 12, 1900 .
Sir: The Senate of the United States, on the 8th instant, gave its advice and consent to the ratification of the treaty between the United [Page 837] States and Peru for the extradition of criminals, with the following amendment:
In Article II, at the end of subarticle 6 (being p. 5, line 14), insert, after “larceny,” provided that the value of the property or the amount of money so embezzled or stolen is not less than $200, or 420 soles.
The subarticle in question will, therefore, after amendment, read as follows:
Embezzlement by public officers; embezzlement by persons hired or salaried, to the detriment of their employers; larceny, provided that the value of the property or the amount of money so embezzled or stolen is not less than $200, or 420 soles.
You will communicate the amendment to the Peruvian Government and advise the Department by telegraph when it shall have been accepted in accordance with the laws and constitution of Peru.
After receiving this notification the Department will prepare the exchange copy and forward it to you with a full power to make the exchange.
I am, etc.,