August 27, 1913.
No. 255.
he Hugh Wilson, Esquire, American Chargé Affaires, Guatemala, Sir: The Department has received your No. 471, of August 4, transmitting newspaper clippings in regard to the proposed canal convention between the United States and Nicaragua, and has read your despatch and its enclosures with interest.
You will keep the Department informed as to further developments. am, Sir, Your obedient servant, For the Secretary of State: J, livurit 711. 13 25 7 Maryl Aun