Felix Carrié , Secretary of State of Foreign Affairs, Port au Prince to P. S.—I herewith inclose a copy of the communication received this morning from General Tanis, March 14, 1878

Mr. Stuart to the Secretary of State.

Mr. Secretary of State: I am authorized by the diplomatic corps of this city, of which I have the honor to be the dean, to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of this date, addressed to Mr. Langston, minister resident of the United States, in which you request him to communicate with his colleagues to take measures dictated by the circumstances having in view the interests of humanity.

The corps diplomatique, having taken into consideration this letter, unanimously agrees that under the circumstances the initiative does not belong to them; but they are ready to take into consideration all propositions coming from the government in the interests of humanity, and having in view to avoid the dangers which seem to menace the persons and property of those who reside in Port au Prince.

Please accept, Mr. Secretary of State, the assurance of my high consideration.