Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President, Transmitted to Congress December 2, 1895, Part II

Mr. Baker to Mr. Gresham.

[Telegram.]

Legation of the United States,
San Jóse, April 27, 1895.

The Nicaraguan Government asked Central American Governments to protest against action of England, President of Costa Rica declined, but most generously proposed to contribute fifth of the indemnity. The Nicaraguan Republic refused paying the indemnity. British occupied Corinto this morning. Nicaragua fortifying San Juan del Sur; are moving large number of soldiers hence.

Baker.