Mr. Hay to Mr. Snyder.

No. 68.]

Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of your No. 302 of the 26th ultimo, stating that the Panama question has practically subsided.

Your dispatch has been read with much interest. The Department desires to be kept fully informed of the situation in Colombia, and requests you to advise it promptly as to the successful candidate for the Presidency.

I am, etc.,

Francis B. Loomis,
Acting Secretary.