File No. 818.00/53
Consul Chase to the Secretary of State
[Telegram]
American Consulate,
San José , January 27, 1917—6 p.m.
San José , January 27, 1917—6 p.m.
This morning Minister of War Tinoco overcame the Government of President González by force having taken possession of all arms; some dead; streets quiet; martial law. Berliner, Department of Justice, aiding; Consul and all American civilians apparently in no danger.
Chase