Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 6, 1910

The Ecuadorian Minister to the Secretary of State.

Ecuadorian Legation,
Washington, June 4, 1910.

My Dear Mr. Knox: I have the pleasure of inclosing you a copy of the cablegram of the President of Ecuador, dated yesterday, which I have received only this morning.

I congratulate you heartily on the splendid result obtained by your endeavor, and, thanking you again for all that you have done in favor of peace and American confraternity,

I remain, etc.,

L. F. Carbo.

[Inclosure—Telegram.]

The President of Ecuador to the Ecuadorian Minister.

Quito, June 3, 1910.

I was notified yesterday (Thursday) about the date set for the retirement of troops from the frontiers. Immediately I gave orders for their mobilization to the neighboring Provinces.

Please explain that long distances require time to withdraw the army scattered about the different towns of the frontier, but all will be accomplished in six days.

Alfaro.