Mr. Hay to Señor Morla Vicuña.

No. 43.]

Sir: In reply to your note of the 26th ultimo, I have the honor to say that I am advised by the Secretary of the Navy that he has instructed the commandants at the New York and Philadelphia naval stations to offer all possible facilities for their inspection by the commander, officers, and naval cadets of the Chilean training ship General Baquedano.

Accept, etc.,

John Hay.