Minister O’Brien to the Secretary of State.

No. 99.]

Sir: I have the honor to advise you that I have received a personal note from the minister of foreign affairs relating to your acceptance of Uruguay’s invitation, a copy of which is herewith inclosed.

I am, etc.,

Edward C. O’Brien.
[Inclosure.]

The Minister of Foreign Relations to Minister O’Brien.

Dear Mr. Minister: With my best compliments I can inform you that yesterday at 11 p.m. I received from Washington the following cablegram:

Secretary accepts with especial thanks. I made him aware of initiative.

(Signed) Requena Bermudez.

Yours, most truly,

José Romeu.