Office of the Historian

817.00/3820: Telegram

The Consul at Bluefields (McConnico) to the Secretary of State

Bluefields, September 23, 1926—10 a.m.
[Received 11:15 p.m.]

Contending factions have agreed upon an armistice of 15 days beginning today with an extension of time if it is deemed advisable for the conference. Conservatives will withdraw to Rama, Liberals to Pearl Lagoon. Neutral zone extended to include Bluff and islands of lagoon of Bluefields. Escondido River opened to commerce and navigation. Admiral Latimer to act as arbitrator.

McConnico