Peace with Guatemala., April 14, 1885

Peace with Guatemala.

Guided by the sentiment of peace and concord which ought to exist between the members of the Central American family, I have accepted to-day, through the mediation of the honorable diplomatic corps, that both in Guatemala as in Salvador be immediately issued a decree proclaiming peace and conceding a general amnesty to all who took part in the revolution started on the 28th of February last. Further, I suggested that as soon as possible plenipotentiaries of both Governments shall meet in the port of Acajutla to conclude, under ample guarantees, a new treaty, the stipulations of former (treaties) meanwhile remaining in force, and I addressed myself to the Governments of Nicaragua and Costa Rica, that they accept in their turn the proposition of the diplomatic corps, sending forth similar dispositions to those of Salvador and Guatemala.

I think that in proceeding in this manner I faithfully interpret the generous sentiments and the needs of this people, whose highest aim is to be able to enjoy an honorable peace, and that in treating with the fraternity and concord of the Central American people they are as noble and generous as they are strong and brave in sustaining their dignity and independence. In due time I will transmit to you the decree which will be issued, concerning the terms and other details of which I am agreeing with the Government of Guatemala, and with those of Nicaragua and Costa Rica.