Mr. McGarr to Mr. Gresham.

No. 121.]

Sir: I have received from the minister of foreign affairs a note (of which a translation is inclosed) saying that the determination of the question of another commission to dispose of the unsettled claims presented to the late United States and Chilean claim commission will be communicated by his successor in that ministry.

I am, etc.,

O. McGarr.
[Inclosure in No. 121—Translation.]

Mr. Blanco to Mr. McGarr.

Sir: I have the honor to receive your communication in which, after informing me that the functions of the arbitration commission created by the convention of August 7, 1892, have expired without its having disposed of some of the claims presented, in compliance with instruction of your Government you invite me to enter into a new commission to decide them.

In reply it devolves upon me to inform you that, owing to the situation in which the present cabinet is placed, the determination which the Government may take in regard to this grave matter will be communicated to you by my successor in this ministry.

I avail myself of the opportunity, etc.

V. Blanco.