Eusebio Figueroa to that of Salvador, June 6, 1883

The minister for foreign affairs of Costa Rica to that of Salvador.

Mr. Minister: I have had the honor to receive your esteemed communication of the 12th of May ultimo, and the copy with which you were pleased to accompany it.

I am pleased to inform your excellency that my Government is in accord with your excellency’s observations as regards the importance of the Nicaragua Canal, and at the proper time to manifest with deeds the interest with which the realization of that work inspires all the Central American states; but an observation has been made on the part of this Government, by virtue of the treaty which exists between the two Republics, and I am awaiting its result; so that in the mean time it will not be possible, notwithstanding the good disposition of this Government, to take any step which might be interpreted as a tacit renunciation of our rights.

I entertain the hope that soon perhaps we may labor in harmony in favor of so important an enterprise, and in whatever tends to promote Central American interests your excellency may be sure of the opportune co-operation of Costa Rica.

I improve, &c.,