The Acting Secretary of State to Minister Sherrill.
Washington, June 23, 1910.
The department to-day handed the Argentine and Brazilian charges a draft protocol designed to be jointly proposed by the [Page 476] mediating powers at one of the three capitals for signature by the representatives of Ecuador and Peru at that capital for the purpose of the exchange of expressions of regret and for the further purpose of assuring a tranquil and orderly course to the mediation. 60th chargés d’affaires were requested to submit the draft for their Government’s amendments, suggestions, or approval and for suggestion as to the time and place of proposal. Repeat foregoing to the embassy at Petropolis.