Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 2, 1913

File No. 711.13/34.

The Secretary of State to the American Minister to Coata Rica.

[Telegram—Paraphrase.]

Department of State,
Washington, September 20, 1913.

In regard to Salvador’s invitation reported in your September 19, you may if opportune suggest to Costa Rica that its acceptance should be based upon the willingness of Nicaragua to attend such a conference rather than merely on the extending of an invitation to Nicaragua.

Bryan.