Office of the Historian

816.48/74: Telegram

The Chargé in Salvador (Arnold) to the Acting Secretary of State

San Salvador, April 28, 1919, 5 a.m.
[Received 3.42 p.m.]

Very severe earthquake occurred at 1 a.m. this morning. Reported 20 deaths and many injured. Damage to property not as great as in former earthquake. Legation damaged but still standing. All Americans safe. Small shocks continue.

Arnold