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The Consul at San José (Chase) to the Acting Secretary of State
[Received July 2.]
Sir: I have the honor to report that, owing to the constant complaint as to Americans taking part in aid of the various factions in Costa Rica, the following notice was posted in the Consulate on June 15, 1919.
“notice to american citizens
“In the present situation of affairs in Costa Rica you are most earnestly requested not to give any offence or support to any faction whether in control or not.”
Copies were given to some Americans. Naturally those who are aiding Tinoco and who have been doing everything they can to injure the Consul both here and at home did not have copies and could only hear of it through others. No copies were sent out by mail.
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