815.00/2392: Telegram

The Minister in Guatemala ( Geissler ) to the Secretary of State

63. President of Guatemala expresses very grave concern over revolutionary movement against Honduran Government said to be originating in Salvador, said to have support of that Government. Orellana says he has reliable information that purpose is installation of a government in Honduras which will be conservative, pro-Mexican, anti-American and anti-Guatemalan and that next would be movement to secure President with similar policies to succeed Meléndez in Salvador. Orellana says he would like to see election of President in Salvador thoroughly friendly to the United States and Guatemala and desires eventual election of similarly disposed President in Honduras. Repeated to American Legation at Salvador.

Geissler