Minister Combs to the Secretary of State.
Lima, May 31, 1910.
Called upon minister of foreign affairs with colleagues; fixed day for withdrawal of troops according to instructions. Minister asked in what terms Ecuador had accepted mediation; replied was not officially informed. Minister said Peru had accepted unconditionally and publicly. He was informed by his representative in Quito, Ecuador had attached such impossible conditions as to defeat mediation; asked for terms of Ecuador answer before replying to request for withdrawal troops. Identical telegrams sent by colleagues to their Governments. Minister of Argentine has text of Ecuadorean answer if we shall submit it.