File No. 818.00/302
The Chargé in Costa Rica ( Johnson) to the Secretary of State
In further reference to your January 4, 7 p.m., last paragraph, and in explanation of the last part of my December 22, 4 p.m.1 Volio assured me in the only interview I have had, which was just before leaving here, that movement projected is not for the purpose of restoring Gonzalez. He himself was in the cabinet of Gonzalez Vicquez and I assumed that any communication with Gonzalez Flores would be merely for the purpose of obtaining representation before the Department. It is most improbable that Tinoco will retire except by force, and no movement except conspiracy within Government can be undertaken except during present three months’ dry season. Economic pressure alone will not cause retirement. Many political prisoners in jail and outrages frequently committed. Situation approaches that of Nicaragua under Zelaya. Fernandez Guell is in hiding because of inclusion in list mentioned in Legation telegram of November 12, 9 p.m.,1 and despatch No. 196, November 16,1 which please see. …