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

The Secretary of State to Minister Merry.

[Telegram—Paraphrase.]

Department of State,
Washington, June 25, 1910.

Mr. Knox instructs Mr. Merry personally to deliver the following:

Ernesto Martin,
Secretary Central American Court:

Your polite telegram of June 23 has been received, and I will give the matter the attention which its importance demands. Feeling assured that the high influence of the honored body you represent will be of great benefit to the Nicaraguan people, to the Governments of Central America, and to the general interests of the United States in Central America as well as the interests of American citizens residing in Nicaragua, I should appreciate early information as to the court’s views and bases, which may be sent by telegraph through our legation.

Knox, Secretary of State.