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

File No. 822.124/301.

The American Minister to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram—Extract.]

American Legation,
Quito, August 6, 1913.

I learn from a reliable source that MacArthur bid, which is on a commission basis, is the most acceptable received, but is not being considered, as firm is American. The majority of the people of Guayaquil do not want any sanitation, which they believe would open the door to foreign trade competition.

Schuyler.