Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 6, 1910

Minister Fox to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram.]

American Legation,
Quito, June 6, 1910.

Ecuadorian Congress, June 2, conferred extraordinary powers upon the Executive under article 83 of the constitution. June 4 the following executive decree issued and first published this evening:

The only article as follows: The army continues in the state of campaign. Minister of war is charged with execution of this decree.

(Signed.) Alfaro and Martinez Aguirre.

Opinion is that action taken is precautionary, due to the rumor of internal uneasiness.

Fox.