Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 5, 1916

File No. 817.812/178d

The Secretary of State to Minister Hale

[Telegram]

Department of State,
Washington , March 27, 1916, 6 p.m.

Press reports state that Costa Rica has instituted suit against Nicaragua before Central American Court of Justice on the ground that the Canal Treaty between Nicaragua and the United States constitutes a violation of Costa Rica’s rights.

Report by cable present status and developments as they occur, keeping Legation Managua fully informed.

Lansing