Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 7, 1903

Mr. Combs to Mr. Hay.

[Telegram.—Paraphrase.]

Legation of the United States,
Guatemala, April 24, 1903.

(Mr. Combs reports that Mr. Ordonez, minister for foreign affairs of Honduras, requests him to inform the Government of the United States that peace has been thoroughly reestablished and that ex-President Arias is a prisoner.

Mr. Combs thinks it advisable to recognize General Bonilla as President of Honduras and to present his letter of credence.

Requests instructions.)