814.00/410: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Minister in Guatemala (McMillin)
Washington, April 16,
1920—6 p.m.
39. Your April 14, 4 [10?] p.m.
You are authorized, if so requested, and his life is endangered, to give Estrada Cabrera an escort to the coast, and to permit his leaving Guatemala on a United States ship if no immediate passage on a merchant ship is to be had.
[Page 750]Department has received unofficial information that Cabrera is a prisoner. You are directed to use your good offices, if necessary, to the end that Cabrera’s life may not be endangered, and that he may be permitted to leave Guatemala.
Colby