817.00/4257: Telegram
The Minister in Nicaragua (Eberhardt) to the Secretary of State
[Received 4:30 p.m.]
239. Yesterday I received a note from the Foreign Minister asking me to forward to the Government of the United States a long communication stating that Mexican aid of the revolution if not checked would inevitably overthrow the Diaz government, and soliciting American aid to protect the lives and property of Americans and foreigners, to defend the independence of Nicaragua against Mexico, and to restore peace. The note states further that the government of President Diaz, having full confidence in the Government of the United States, authorizes in advance any measures which the Government of the United States may take for these ends.