815.00/2782: Telegram
The Minister in Honduras (Morales) to the Secretary of State
[Received 10:11 p.m.]
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I have been reliably informed that the Government intends to declare a state of martial law throughout the country within a few days for the purpose of dominating the situation and maintaining peace up until Congress convenes at which time the decree establishing martial law will be revoked.
A declaration of martial law at this time may precipitate the revolution as the action of the Government will be interpreted by Carias as hostile to him and his party.
The contents of the Department’s telegram of December 15, 6 p.m. were conveyed informally to Carias this morning. Repeated to Salvador and Nicaragua.