File No. 822.032/9.]

The American Chargé d’Affaires to the Secretary of State.

No. 130.]

Sir: I have the honor to report that on Saturday, August 10, the Ecuadorian Congress assembled in regular session for the year 1912. Dr. Alfredo Baquerizo Moreno was elected President of the Senate and according to the Constitution will be acting President until September first, 1912, when General Plaza will assume the office.

I have [etc.]

Rutherford Bingham.