Minister Fox to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram.]

Department’s March 24. In extended conference with the President of Ecuador this morning he expressed himself as very much pleased with the proposition of United States, which he accepted, saying that it was salvation of peace. A meeting of the cabinet this afternoon will make formal declaration, when I will be able to convey information officially to the department. In the meantime Ecuador has made direct proposition to Peru to accept Menendez Pidal line as compromise. Prompt answer from Peru expected. The President of Ecuador does not think, however, that it will be favorable.

Fox.