File No. 822.00/387.
[Untitled]
Quito , August 22, 1914, 3 p.m.
I believe that conditions in Ecuador now are such as warrant my asking authority of the Department to undertake negotiations looking toward the ending of the revolution. I do not know whether either the Government or Concha, the chief of the revolution, will consent to such negotiations but both sides are short of money and the people are sick of war. I realize that many difficulties will be encountered and that it is doubtful whether the efforts will succeed; but I regard the matter of such importance that I am willing to assume the additional work and responsibility and take chances on the results. Please answer by telegraph.