818.00/4–1348: Telegram
The Ambassador in Costa Rica (Davis) to the Secretary of State
secret us urgent
San José, April 13,
1948—10 a. m.
145. Leaving 8:15 a. m. with diplomatic colleagues meet Figueres crossing lines at El Alto, the Continental Divide between Tres Rios and Cartago. Despite cease-fire order effective 5 a. m. government actively recruiting and sending out reinforcements.
Remytel 144, April 12.1
Possible political details include resignation President Picado and three designates to presidency.
Davis
- Not printed.↩