Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 7, 1911

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Managua , May 31, 1911 .

The fort overlooking Managua blew up this afternoon; between 60 and 70 of the garrison killed. Diaz and Mena believe it is part of the Liberal plot, and a number of arrests have been made.

President Beltrán of Honduras wires Nicaraguan Government that the filibuster Eureka left Salina Cruz May 30 with cargo of arms, ostensibly for Amapala. I have informed legation in Salvador.

Northcott.