Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 2, 1913

File No. 723.2515/272.

The Secretary of State to the American Minister to Peru.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, Nov. 12, 1912.

The Department has been informed by Legation at Santiago and Chilean Minister here that an agreement has been effected for reestablishment of diplomatic relations between Peru and Chile and the settlement of Tacna-Arica question. Has Peruvian Government officially informed you of the conclusion of such an arrangement so full of promise for the future welfare of both countries? What are the probabilities for its ratification by Peruvian Congress?

Knox.