File No. 818.00/326
The Chargé in Costa Rica ( Johnson) to the Secretary of State
Energetic measures of Joaquin Tinoco in the way of arrests resulting in confessions are revealing to him widespread nature of Volio revolutionary plans. Twenty rural guard were discovered to have been bought. They have been punished. It is said that half of police are also bought. Arturo Volio arrested yesterday; many others implicated are also in prison. These severe blows to movement may break it up before it gets under way. Tinoco extremely active in house searching and arrests during last three days.
[Page 233]Salvador Calderon Ramirez, Nicaraguan, has been here from Panama attempting to persuade Tinoco to resign in favor of Francisco Aguilar Barquero, but without success. He has returned to Panama. Ex-President Duran has likewise attempted this, telling Tinoco whole country against him. Action dictated by arrest of his son-in-law. Calderon also brought to Caders discouraging news of inability of Volio to do anything in Panama although he had promise of help from Panama officials.