Office of the Historian

816.48/75: Telegram

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

San Salvador, April 28, 1919, 5 p.m.
[Received April 29, 12.30 a.m.]

Martial law declared today. Damage much greater than first anticipated. Number of deaths at present reported 40 persons. Notify Weinberg’s parents Washington he is safe.

Arnold