Mr. Bowen to Mr. Hay.

No. 285.]

Sir: I have the honor to inform you that President Castro on the 11th instant issued the following decree:

decree.

  • Article 1. Traffic with the Republic of Colombia is reestablished.
  • Art. 2. Foreign merchandise, fruits, and products imported into Maricaibo in transit to that Republic, as well as her exports, may be carried in steamers, boats, and canoes on the Zulia River between El Guayabo and Puerto Villamizar without any restrictions except those established by law 23 of the Treasury Code.

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I am, etc.,

Herbert W. Bowen.