Political affairs
Contents
- Organization of Tinoco’s opponents in Nicaragua; representations to
Nicaragua by the United States—Unsuccessful invasion of Costa Rica by
Julio Acosta—Reports by the consul at San José of threats against
Americans—Bomb explosion at the Legation, May 19—Revolutionary affray at
the consulate, June 12—Summoning of the gunboat Castine to Port Limon—Further incursions from
Nicaragua—Proposals for joint action of the other Central American
states; approval of the United States (Documents 786–856)
- Surrender of power by the Tinocos: assassination of Joaquín; departure
of Federico, August 12—Succession of Juan B. Quirós as Acting President;
refusal of recognition by the United States—Transfer of power to Aguilar
Barquero—Good offices of the United States and Nicaragua for the
reconciliation of leaders and the holding of an election—Election of
Julio Acosta (Documents 857–894)