Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1921, Volume I

813.00/1045: Telegram

The Chargé in Costa Rica (Thurston) to the Acting Secretary of State

San José, January 16, 1921—11 a.m.
[Received January 21—11:40 a.m.]

7. My 4, January 14, 5 p.m. Nicaraguan Minister accompanied by secretary of Nicaragua delegation called last evening to inform me that Nicaragua would not sign pact and would withdraw from Conference. He said that other delegates might dissolve Conference placing all blame for failure on Nicaragua although he believed demand for union in at least two countries might prevent such action. He further stated that union movement among common people is sincere but that governing motive for many leaders is purely anti-American.

Costa Rican Minister for Foreign Affairs last night assured me pact would be signed by remaining delegates but it is believed that Costa Rica will grasp the opportunity to enter union. Anticipating possible decision remaining delegates to sign pact next Thursday, am sending by second cablegram²⁸ résumé of pact, of which copy was furnished me by Nicaraguan delegate.

Thurston

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