File No. 818.00/369
The Chargé in Costa Rica ( Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Telegram]
San José,
March 20, 1918, 2 p.m.
Reliably informed that Fernandez Guell and all five companions killed by Tinoco forces near Panaman boundary. Common report is that they were murdered without a fight and with all [no?] casualties on Government side. Government has given out no information although killing occurred 16th. Congress likely to take some action on death of fellow member.
Johnson