Papers relating to the foreign relations of the United States, 1928, Volume I

810.79611 Pan American Airways, Inc./162: Telegram

The Minister in Costa Rica (Davis) to the Secretary of State

San José, December 4, 1928—9 a.m.
[Received 2:25 p.m.]

91. My 88, November 26, 2 p.m.⁷⁷ It now appears probable that railway to Limon cannot operate for at least six months.

I believe situation offers the opportunity for Pan American Airways to establish itself in Costa Rica and Central America by arranging for service of one amphibian plane between San José and Limon. I believe Costa Rican Government would be receptive to such a proposal. Local representative of above-named company is taking matter up with his principals.

I hope Pan American Airways or the other American company will establish this service before the Scadta Corporation or other non-American interests become active. Should the service be established it will be necessary to act without delay.

Davis

77. Not printed; it informed the Department that because of floods extending from San José to Limon, the railway between those points would probably not operate until March 1. (File No. 818.481/1.)