817.00/6254: Telegram

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

95. Department’s telegram April 9, 6 p.m. Arrests were made by guardia upon President’s order written or verbal; guardia not informed of charges. Prisoners held in penitentiary under guardia. They are treated with consideration and not placed with common prisoners. Guardia advises Gabry Rivas and the two nephews of Chamorro are still detained. Detailed report including investigation of legality of arrests is being prepared by the guardia.

Eberhardt