File No. 6775/154.

The Secretary of State to the Mexican Chargé.

No. 112.]

Sir: The Governments of Honduras, Salvador, Guatemala, and Costa Rica have notified this Government of their assent to the selection of the Bureau of the American Republics as the place of meeting of the peace conference of the Central American Republics.

The minister of Nicaragua has not yet informed the department of the desire of his Government in the matter; but as soon as he does, the department will have pleasure in advising you thereof.

Accept, etc.,

Elihu Root.