File No. 723.2515/275.
The Secretary of State to the Minister of Peru.
Washington, November 16, 1912.
Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the eleventh instant, informing me that the Republics of Chile [Page 1227] and Peru are about to re-establish diplomatic relations, and that this will be effected by the simultaneous appointment by both nations of Ministers Plenipotentiary to the other.
I hasten to assure you that this information has given great satisfaction to this Government, which has always desired to see peace and good-will throughout America. This Government is hopeful of the best results for the future welfare of both Peru and Chile from the re-establishment of diplomatic relations.
I have personally brought your note to the attention of the President, who is much gratified to learn that Peru and Chile have taken such a decided step forward in the path of peace and good-will. Accept [etc.]