No. 859.
Mr. Romero to Mr. Bayard.
Washington, March 13, 1888. (Received March 14.)
Mr. Secretary: I have the honor to inform you, referring to our correspondence relative to the tonnage dues levied by the collector of customs at San Diego, California, upon the Mexican vessel Monserrat, that my Government has instructed me to state to that of the United States that, according to the laws in force in Mexico, no higher tonnage dues are collected from United States vessels than: from those of any other nation with which the Government of Mexico has concluded treaties of friendship, commerce, and navigation; and that there is consequently no foundation for the impression which seems to prevail in the Treasury Department of the United States, that discriminating duties are levied on United States vessels in Mexico.
Be pleased to accept, etc.,