818.00/870: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Consul at San José (Chase)
At the suggestion of the Department of State Julio Acosta intends, the Department is informed, to proceed with his friends to San José unarmed. Give this information to Barquero immediately and inform him that Acosta’s proposed action would seem materially to reduce danger of disorders and open the way for the early holding of general elections as proposed by resolution mentioned in your September 2, 9 a.m.31
Cable Department Barquero’s reply to the above.
Confidential. Report by cable whether Barquero is in full command of the situation, and whether Quirós is working loyally with him.