Thomas O. Osborn to General T. O. Osborn , United States, October 27, 1881

No. 8. Mr. Osborn to Mr. Blaine.

Sir: I have the honor to inclose herewith an official translation of an authenticated copy of the treaty, of which ratifications were exchanged at Santiago by Chili and the Argentine Republic on the 22d instant, with a printed copy of the note of the minister of foreign affairs, addressed to this legation, under date of the 26th instant, in reference to the same.

In consequence of the failure caused by the snow and the state of the roads) of the Argentine courier to reach Santiago with the document on time, the ratifications were exchanged by wire at p.m. on the 22d instant.

The treaty, which might be called the Wire Treaty, meets with approval and gives general satisfaction to all parties and to the whole Argentine press.

I have, &c.,