818.00/4–1448: Telegram
The Ambassador in Costa Rica (Davis) to the Secretary of State
153. Suggestion advanced by President and Foreign Minister re installation of third designate Santos Leon Herrera (mytel 150, April [Page 514] 14) to presidency has been agreed upon. I will accompany Mexican Ambassador and Nuncio to Figueres lines providing safe conduct his emissary. Orders are to be issued by couriers to all forces on that front cease fire for 48 hours. Government delegate will also accompany Figueres emissary place in hands third designate now behind Figueres lines personal letter President Picado informing him of decision requesting he assume presidency. Will cross lines at 5 p. m. If incident of this morning repeated, I will have to remain behind for at least the night.
President and Foreign Minister are calling Manuel Mora and Dr. Calderon Guardia to inform them of decision which has been reached. Understand Mora has given assurance that he is agreeable.
Sent Department as 153; repeated Central American Missions.