815.00 Revolutions/66: Telegram

The Minister in Honduras ( Lay ) to the Secretary of State

88. Cronista, Tegucigalpa daily, editorially expressed great surprise at declaration telegraphed through Salvador that Secretary Stimson has announced that the present movement in Honduras is of a political nature distinct from that in Nicaragua and that the United States is disposed to observe a conduct of strict neutrality with respect to Honduras.

Please telegraph me some explanation that I can give President who is much concerned over this announcement.

Lay