Mr. Hay to Mr. Hardy.

No. 40.]

Sir: Your No. 62, of the 10th ultimo, transmitting, in compliance with the request made in the Department’s instruction No. 32, of May 6 last, a report on the initiative and referendum in Switzerland, has been received.

The Department desires to commend the conscientious care shown in the preparation of the report.

I am, etc.,

John Hay.