810.154/1228
The Minister in Costa Rica ( Hornibrook ) to the Secretary of State
[Received October 1.]
Sir: I have the honor to refer to my despatch No. 19 of September 21, 1937,26 and to report as follows:
On September 23rd the Foreign Office delivered to the Legation its note No. 493–B of September 22, 1937, a copy and a translation of which are enclosed.26
It will be observed that our proposals for participation in the Inter-American Highway project in the Cartago-San Marcos area, as contained in our note No. 6 of September 16, 1937, are accepted without reservation. It will be further observed that the proposal was sent to Congress on September 22nd.
While no official advices have thus far been received to the effect that the Inter-American Highway legislation would be given precedence over other pending bills, it is freely predicted that the passage of the bill will be expedited. I may add that the press of San José [Page 192] has received the proposal with enthusiasm and there now appears to be no opposition in either private or official circles to proceeding with the construction work in accordance with the terms and conditions outlined in our note No. 6.
Respectfully yours,