File No. 711.18/11
The Chargé in Costa Rica ( Johnson) to the Secretary of State
[Telegram]
San José,
November 18, 1918, noon.
My November 15, 7 a.m. Telegram from American colony therein referred to was abandoned because of news leaking out that telegram to be sent signers feared for their safety and property. Conduct of Tinocos towards me becomes daily more insulting and intolerable, Joaquin absolutely lying to others about me and in last note to me contradicts me in an insulting manner. He has also threatened my life in case of action on the part of the United States.
Johnson