File No. 818.00/331
The Consul at Port Limon ( McMillin) to the Secretary of State
Costa Rican Government troops en route to Turrialba yesterday to meet revolutionary troops fired on passenger train bound from San José to Limon, killing three persons, mortally wounding another, slightly wounding several. American, M. B. Ryan, Milford, Connecticut, wounded eye. Communication Limon, Listav, San José, cut. Am requiring full explanation governor, Limon, action affray [?] troops; taking depositions important witnesses. Ryan able leave hospital for New York. As yet no fighting Limon. No communication by cable. Is not known how long can use wires without Government interference. Details in my despatch. (?) Gomez leading revolution requests boat protect American interests. I will not reply except say have communicated his letter Minister Johnson and to the Department of State.