Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 4, 1917

File No. 818.00/53

Consul Chase to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

American Consulate,
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