File No. 818.00/370
The Chargé in Costa Rica ( Johnson) to the Secretary of State
One of Fernandez Guell party only dangerously wounded, brought to Puntarenas and Joaquin Tinoco informs me that his story corroborates Government claim of a fight. However, public will be skeptical and is indignant. Congress has passed resolution appointing joint investigation committee to go to Buenos Aires, place of the tragedy. Tinoco appeared before Congress in person yesterday and made a threatening speech creating bad impression. Requiem mass held at cathedral. Crowd of 3,000 addressed from steps and vigorously applauded speech calling Tinocos assassins. Tragedy occurred on 15th; Government learned of it 19th.
Postponed session of Congress opened 18th. Investigating committee has one courageous member but it is likely to be much hampered and intimidated.