317.93/3: Telegram

The Minister in Nicaragua (Eberhardt) to the Secretary of State

68. Your 53, March 3, 8 p.m. These cases had already come to the attention of the Legation and in turn were communicated to the American [Page 316] forces. In common with others who suffered in this manner at Chinandega the Chinese were advised to prepare these claims carefully for presentation later to the commission which seemed certain to be formed for their consideration.

Eberhardt