Mr. Antonio Ezeta to Mr. Herbert.
[Telegram.—Transmitted by the Navy
Department June 15, 1894.]
LA
Libertad
,
June 14,
1894
.
By permission of Commander Thomas, I desire to address the Secretary of State through you, and state that after having complied with my duty as a Salvador soldier defending the legitimate authority, I placed myself under the protection of the American flag in order not to be assassinated by my personal enemies. I beg you will please permit me to embark on the first direct steamer that touches this port.