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

File No. 817.51/847

Minister Jefferson to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

American Legation,
Managua, November 21, 1916, 2 p.m.

Referring to the Department’s November 13, 4 p.m. The Minister for Foreign Affairs today replied to my supplementary note in equal terms regarding the contracts signed by Mr. Cuadra October 26. Copy of the note will be mailed by first steamer.

In connection with the matter President Diaz requested me again to inform the Secretary of his urgent needs to meet Government expenses until January first. I would suggest that assistance be given him.

Jefferson