Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1919, Volume I

123C38/108: Telegram

The Minister in Nicaragua (Jefferson) to the Acting Secretary of State

Managua, May 10, 1919—noon.
[Received May 11, 6.25 a.m.]

Consul at Corinto just telegraphed following:

“May 10, 11 a.m.

United States Consul at San José, through Captain steamer Salvador says: ‘I am cut from all communication. Advise the Government of the United States that I menaced by Tinoco with assassination should United States tug appear.’ McConnico”.

Jefferson