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

File No. 422.11G93.

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

[Telegram—Paraphrase.]

American Legation,
Quito , April 14, 1913 .

My 195 of March 6. The Legation is informed that Sr. Cordova, the Minister of Ecuador, has requested the recall of Doctor Janes, alleging partiality to the railroad, and has also requested appointment of another arbitrator. Doctor Janes’ attitude toward the railroad has been strictly correct and formal and most patient and judicial. I am convinced that the request for his recall is prompted only by the desire of President Plaza to gain time. His recall would be serious to American prestige.

Bingham.

Note.—On April 16 the Secretary of State, by direction of the President, requested the resignation of Mr. Janes as Arbitrator.¹

1. File No. 422.11G93/610a.