Fernando Cruz to Hall, March 11, 1885

Señor Cruz to Mr. Hall.

Mr. Minister: I have the honor to transcribe to you the telegram, dated 7th instant, which the minister of foreign affairs of the Republic of Honduras directed to this office:

“I hasten to bring to your notice that the National Congress, after much consideration, has to-day decreed the following:

• “‘Article 1. The Honduranian people, through the medium of their national representation, proclaim the Central American Union, adhering to the revolution begun by the President of Guatemala.
• “‘Art. 2. To aid in every way the executive power in order that it may take active part in the revolution of the Central American nation.
• “‘Art. 3. The National Congress and the President of the Republic shall communicate to the people a frank and explanatory manifesto concerning the great project of the revolution which has been proclaimed.

“‘Given in Tegucigalpa on March 7, 1885.

“‘M. VIGIL, D. P.

“‘CARLOS A. UCLES, D.S.

“‘MAXIMO GALVEZ, D.S.’

“Renewing to your excellency the assurances of my esteem, I am your obedient servant,

“JERONIMO ZELAYA.”

I offer you, &c.,