File No. 14503/31A.

The Acting Secretary of State to Minister Sherrill.

[Telegram.]

Inform Government President has appointed Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood as special ambassador to represent this country at the centenary celebration beginning May 18. The General, accompanied by his aid-de-camp, Capt. John R. Procter, sails for Buenos Aires 8th instant on cruiser Montana. Should arrive about 15th.

Wilson.