817.00/5578a: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Minister in Nicaragua ( Eberhardt )

98. La Luz Mining Company, Delaware Corporation, advises Department that it has just received cable via Bragman’s Bluff through Standard Fruit and Steamship Company that Sandino on April 12 raided its mine in the Prinzapolka district, looting all gold bullion, currency, merchandise and animals, and taking all employees of the Company prisoners including the Assistant Superintendent, Mr. George B. Marshall.

Please cable as soon as possible all information available.

Kellogg