File No. 818.00/34T
The Chargé in Costa Rica ( Johnson) to the Secretary of State
Gomez and Mariano Guardia, Minister of Finance under Gonzalez, and 60 men forced to surrender at Turrialba by placing in front of Government lines two daughters of Guardia. This stratagem boasted of by Tinoco commander, a cousin. Movement practically over. Am encouraging ex-President Duran and members of Central American Court of Justice to urge strongly retirement of Tinoco. Attitude of latter is one of defiance of the United States. He has stated repeatedly that for the honor of the country he will not get out at the suggestion of foreign government, when real reason is simply desire for office and graft, and doubtful as ever that he will voluntarily resign. Treatment to be given rebels still in doubt. …