Mr. Beaupré to Mr. Hay.
Bogotá, August 15, 1903. (Received August 23.)
August 15, 1 p.m. Prominent Senator says that the vote on Wednesday was upon the minority report of the committee; hence, it is believed reconsideration possible on the line of majority report Thursday. [Page 185] Senate appointed new committee of three, General Ospina, chairman, in cooperation with similar committee appointed Friday by Chamber of Representatives, to report as joint committee of both Houses. The appearance is a disposition to find the means of ratifying the treaty. The committee seems one that will work to that end.