Mr. Baker, chargé, to Mr. Olney.
Managua, Nicaragua, September 7, 1896. (Received Sept. 22.)
Sir: Delegates have been appointed by the Republics of Nicaragua, Honduras, and Salvador to meet at San Salvador on September 15, 1896, and form what will be known as the Diet. This body will consist of one delegate and one alternate from each of the three Republics, whose terms extend for three years. They are to reside one year in San Salvador, one year in Tegucigalpa, and one year in Managua, the respective capitals of the three Republics.
The object of this junta is to continue in effect the treaty of Amapala made in June, 1895, in which a political alliance was made between these Republics, and they agreed to stand together in all war troubles, civil or foreign.
The value of this compact to Nicaragua was demonstrated during the late revolution in this country. Immediately on the breaking out of the war in February last Honduras came to the aid of the Government of her sister Republic with a large armed force, which was a very important factor in suppressing the rebellion in this country. Salvador also rendered assistance of a material character.
The delegate to the Diet named by Nicaragua is Don Eugenio Mendoza and the alternate is Juan M. Arce.
I have, etc.,
Chargé d’Affaires ad interim.