Minister Merry to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram.—Paraphrase.]

(Mr. Merry reports that arrangement of armistice for Wednesday—to-morrow morning—is made and that the Marblehead is expected to arrive at San Jose de Guatemala from Acajutla Thursday morning to receive all commissioners. Inquires whether he shall represent Costa Rica and Nicaragua, as requested, Combs being absent, Brown to substitute.)