File No. 818.00/335

The Consul at Port Limon ( McMillin) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

Further examination shows shooting on passenger train by Costa Rican Government troops absolutely without excuse. Governor Limon statement soldiers intoxicated is not confirmed by statements passengers. Approximately five hundred shots fired; presence [of] mind saved most passengers from death. Mr., Mrs. Younge and child and Mr. Grant on train, but escaped; en route for New York on steamer. Ryan confined hospital for week, possibly sight of wounded eye saved. All other casualties among native Costa Rica (?) Panama. Identification to be made and blame to be placed and perpetrators punished, says President, through Government Limon. Occurrence seems deliberate murder. American feeling bitter Limon. Treatment passengers by Gomez courteous. Consulate and Legation mail passed. United Fruit Company pay car captured with $60,000, sent back to company with his compliments. Movement strong. Details despatch last night. Three bodies Government troops started different points to capture head of revolution, Gomez. Two bodies encountered each other and fought severe battle before mistake discovered. Third body presumably defeated by Gomez, Still quiet Limon. Notified Price, Panama.

McMillin