817.00/5145: Telegram
The Chargé in Nicaragua ( Munro ) to the Secretary of State
[Received 6:15 p.m.]
336. The following telegram was sent to Tegucigalpa:
“November 17, 2 p.m. Your November 15, 4 p.m. Colonel Gulick believes that the jefe politico of Choluteca is actively aiding the numerous groups of Conservative bandits who are operating in western Nueva Segovia and who are committing almost as many murders and depredations as the Liberal bandits under Sandino. The Conservative bands are composed largely of Honduraneans and seem to make their headquarters in Choluteca itself. Would it be possible for you to make an independent investigation in the region of Choluteca to ascertain the facts so that appropriate action may be taken if Honduranean officials are involved?
The marines and guardia have not knowingly crossed the Honduranean frontier even in active pursuit of bandits. The tone of the reports received by President Paz strongly suggests that the persons making the reports were seeking to conceal improper activities of their own.”