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

File No. 835.413.W27/7.

The American Minister to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram—Paraphrase.]

American Legation,
Buenos Aires, June 30, 1913.

In celebration of the centenary of Argentine independence, American citizens resident in Buenos Aires will present to the Argentine Nation a noble monument to Washington. On the fourth of July I shall make the presentation in behalf of the American Colony, and the gift will be accepted by President Saenz Peña in person. Not only our fellow-citizens here, but the Argentine Government, the public and the press would highly appreciate a message on that occasion from the President.

Garrett.