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

File No. 714.1515/16a

The Secretary of State to Minister Leavell

[Telegram]

Department of State,
Washington, March 3, 1917, 4 p.m.

Department has been informed by Government of Guatemala that armed force of Honduran troops has invaded territory claimed by Guatemala but which is apparently in dispute between the two Governments.

You will investigate and report by cable full details as to this invasion, paying special attention to the territory invaded and number of troops sent by Honduras.

Lansing