818.00/4–1548: Telegram
The Ambassador in Costa Rica (Davis) to the Secretary of State
us urgent
154. Returned San José 7 p. m., having escorted Father Nuñez to Figueres lines. As promised escort lacking last minute, President Picado accompanied us as far as Government lines. Party consisted of Nuncio and me representing Diplomatic Corps, Nuñez and Esquivel, Minister Fomento,1 latter to deliver President’s letter to Herrera.
Contrary impression mytel 153, April 14, Nuñez did not make definite commitment acceptability by Figueres suggestion Herrera exercise presidency until May 8, however, we are to return 7 a. m. April 15 meet Nuñez and Herrera, accompany them city if proposal accepted. In that event decision will be communicated by Foreign Minister to Mora and Calderon with Diplomatic Corps present, thus notifying fait accompli. President tonight indicated Mora virtually accepted suggestion if Calderon not agreeable he can go to front and fight. (This message prepared midnight April 14 for transmission April 15). Further details political settlement to be worked out without participation Corps which withdraws in any event if present suggestions not fully accepted. Negotiations in which we did not participate included provision for turning over San José Cuarteles details understood arranged or in process. Essential element make transfer presidential power least possible advance warning.
Sent Department No. 154, repeated CA Mission.
- Francisco Esquivel.↩