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Opinion and La Campaña. bitter attacks, mainly directed against the Fresident of Nicaragua, have been published. have the honor to enclose copies together with transla1 4) tions of the two articles in question.
As the Department is well aware matters of public interest are not freely and publicly discussed in Guatemala, but from those persons with whom have spoken it would seem that the proposed treaty is in general regarded here as the first step on the part of the United States towards establishing a protectorate over those nations which by their proximity might affect the welfare of the Panama Canal.
For this reason consider it most opportune and expedient to deliver the Departrent message to Fresident Estrada Cabrera and to this end have obtained an appointment for an interview to morrow morning at which time the message will be delivered. have the honor to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, Rul lor Ahugh. Ru Accompanying: Article published in La Opinion. Translation of No. Article published in La Campaña. Translation of No.
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