MANUEL CABRAL, Secretary to Palace of the Government , Guatemala , 18 th April , 1885 . Let it be carried out. M. L. BARILLAS . The Secretary for Foreign Affairs , ANGEL MARIA ARROYO, April 18, 1885

Decree No. 101.

The Legislative Assembly of the Republic of Guatemala.

Whereas, through the medium of the secretary of foreign relations, the decree which the Executive, in the exercise of the powers with which he is invested, issued on the 15th instant, has been communicated to this Assembly, declaring that from that date the Republic of Guatemala returned to the state of peace with the Republic of Salvador and her allies, Nicaragua and Costa Rica; that the honorable diplomatic corps accredited to Central America contributed largely, by its friendly mediation, to such a satisfactory result; that the mentioned decree provides for the real interests of the nation, assuring an honorable peace, under the auspices of which the manifold elements of public prosperity may continue to be developed: Be it decreed—

Sole Article. That the decree which the Executive, in the exercise of his vested powers, issued on the 15th of the present month is hereby approved, and that a vote of thanks be tendered to Mr. Henry C. Hall, envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of the United States; to Mr. Werner von Bergen, minister resident of the German Empire; to Mr. J. P. Harris Gastrell, minister resident of Her Britannic Majesty; to Mr. Melchor Ordoñez, minister resident of His Majesty the King of Spain; to Mr. J. F. A. Le Brun, chargé d’affaires of the French Republic, and to Mr. Angelo Muttini, chargé of the Italian legation. Let it be communicated to the Executive for publication and fulfillment. Given in the Chamber of Sessions, in Guatemala, the 18th of April, 1885.