423.11 L 23/350: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Great Britain ( Harvey )
484. Your 681, August 16, noon.
Communicate with Lord Finlay and say that you are authorized to state to him that Mr. Barton Smith, the American arbitrator, and Mr. C. A. Prevost, the Peruvian arbitrator, have selected him as the third arbitrator, and are very glad to learn that his designation is acceptable to him. State also in this connection that the Government of the United States is much gratified that he is willing to act in this matter. Add that details regarding the conduct of the arbitration will, of course, be appropriately communicated to him later.