Mr. Carbo to Mr. Hay.

Mr. Secretary: I have the honor to communicate to you the following cablegram that I have just received from the President of Ecuador:

Quito, September 12, 1901.

Minister Ecuador, Buffalo:

International policy of present Government, strict neutrality. Frontiers mutually and perfectly respected; complete peace within and without Republic. Deny all news to the contrary.

Plaza.

With sentiments, etc.,

L. F. Carbo.