Foreign Relations of the United States, 1948, The Western Hemisphere, Volume IX

818.00/4–348: Telegram

The Ambassador in Costa Rica (Davis) to the Secretary of State

San José, May 3, 1948—11 a. m.

199. Figueres and Ulate signed following agreement May 1 defining political situation:

1. Revolutionary Junta to govern without Congress eighteen months starting May 8 and if necessary may request six months extension from Constitutional Assembly;

2. Junta will call elections December 8 for Constitutional Assembly;

3. Junta immediately designated commission formulate project of constitution;

4. Junta recognizes and will immediately declare Ulate as legitimately elected President February 8 last;

5. Junta will request Constitutional Assembly ratify election Ulate to exercise power during first constitutional period of second republic;

6. Junta will integrate national electoral tribunal;

7. Both signatories to agreement formally obligate selves not undertake any electoral activities for period of six months from date of signature.

Sent Department as No. 199, pouched CA missions.

Davis