815.00/3998: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Vice Consul at Ceiba (Evans)

Your October 28, 7 p.m. Navy has been requested to despatch vessel as soon as possible. You will be advised when vessel leaves for Ceiba. You are instructed to lodge a strong and formal protest with the Governor against action of Mayor de Plaza for violation of consular premises and request a statement from him as to the latter’s action. You will also inform him that this matter is receiving the serious consideration of the Government of the United States. Department is advising the Legation of the foregoing message to you.

Kellogg