File No. 818.00/446
The Minister in Nicaragua ( Jefferson) to the Secretary of State
President Chamorro requested me to inform the Department that he has received advice from his agent to Costa Rica that Tinoco had sent about five hundred soldiers in the direction of the Nicaraguan Costa Rican boundary; that a few days ago he had informed Tinoco’s representative, Colonel Casa Miglia, that he could not recognize Tinoco; and that his position was the same as that of the United States; and the best thing for Tinoco to do would be to leave the presidency; and suggested that some one of his friends who would be approved by the United States be made President, and further suggested that Casa Miglia proceed to Costa Rica and so inform Tinoco.
Upon learning of this, Tinoco telegraphed Chamorro that he deemed it of great importance that Casa Miglia should remain in Nicaragua in view of the gravity of the situation and since there are persons there who are working to destroy the friendship between the two countries.
In reply to the above, Chamorro telegraphed Tinoco that he considered it very necessary for Casa Miglia to return to Costa Rica to advise Tinoco of matters of vital importance for the conservation of peace.
Chamorro, before taking further steps, desires to know what is the attitude of the Department and what is the best solution of the question, as the abnormal situation in Costa Rica is a menace to Nicaragua. He is of the opinion that the Department should discontinue all ships’ crews’ calling at Costa Rican ports and take very strong measures if necessary.
The political exiles, Volios, Castro Quesada and others, who are now here, have succeeded in enlisting the sympathy of many of the Nicaraguans.
[Page 265]The executive committee of the Liberal Party resolved to send Dr. Leonardo Arguello to Costa Rica to advise Tinoco to leave the presidency and thereby avoid further and more serious difficulties.