No. 235.
Mr. Baxter to Mr. Fish.
Tegucigalpa, Honduras, June 21, 1872. (Received July 18.)
Sir: I know so little of the actual condition of affairs in Honduras that it is almost useless for me to attempt to convey any reliable information as to the present status of the country, or the probable result of the present revolution. The war was without doubt occasioned by personal differences between Presidents Medina and Gonzalez; and [Page 305] the revolution in Honduras is the result of personal dislikes and the desire for personal power, rather than of any desire for the public welfare.
All is but rumor and report. The provisional government occupy Comayagua, the capital, and it is supposed that President Medina and his government are at Omoa or Truxillo, with what forces is not known here, and what may be his intentions is not even surmised.
Report has just reached Tegucigalpa that Salvador is in a state of revolution. Upon what authority such is made I am not informed, but should think it very probable that such may be the case.
I have, &c,