File No. 818.00/425
The Chargé in Costa Rica ( Johnson) to the Secretary of State
Supposed demands made by Nicaragua of Tinoco being much discussed in all circles. Irias said to be going to Argentina. Tinoco representative, Colonel Casa Miglia, sent to Managua, supposed to have offered compliance with all demands.
Force of some kind from Nicaragua, either by Government direct or by her acquiescence in activities of Costa Rican political exiles now there or on the way, is only immediate prospect of eliminating Tinoco, as it is more evident to-day than ever that force or the implied threat of its use is only thing that will accomplish this. A few initial successes by revolutionists from Nicaragua would make Tinoco amenable to reason and would not necessarily mean A. Volio or Castro Quesada as President.