File No. 818.00/328
The Chargé in Costa Rica ( Johnson) to the Secretary of State
Ex-President Cleto Gonzalez, Carlos Duren (Duran) and many other prominent citizens arrested; Turbit [?] Iglesias to be arrested. Reliably and confidentially informed that movement previously advised will break out to-day. Possibility of San José being cut off. Rumors already current that outbreak has occurred in Cartago and Alajuela; that Rio Grande on Pacific railway taken where General Aguilero, Guatemalan, in charge of one of the barracks here, reported killed. Renew recommendation my telegram December 31, 11 a.m.1
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