Chargé Snyder to the Secretary of State.

No. 62.]

Sir: Referring to my No. 61 of June 29, 1905, I have the honor to send you herewith copy and translation of a note received from the minister for foreign affairs in answer to my note of June 29, 1905.

I am, sir, etc.,

Alban G. Snyder.
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[Inclosure.—Translation.]

The Minister for Foreign Affairs to Chargé Snyder.

Sir: In your note of the 29th of this month your honor has seen fit to transmit to me a telegram from the alcalde of Segovia, Department of Antioquia, informing you that Joseff Otto, citizen of the United States, was murdered on the 11th of said month.

By telegram of this date the government of Antioquia has been ordered to take summary measures, if they have not already been taken, against those responsible for the crime, and that the necessary measures be taken in accordance with the law and consular convention between this Republic and the United States, to place in security the effects left by the deceased; and that information be given to this office of all the circumstances of the case in order that they may be forwarded to your honor.

I improve, etc.,

Clímaco Calderón.