r. 2for information as to the truth of the press rumors received here.
His reply is interpreted as meaning that there was an insinuation on the part of the Government of the United States as to a protectorate over all Central America. copy of this telegram was forwarded with my No 66, of the 26th ultimo. large majority of the Costa Ricans undoubtedly beleive that it is the ultimate intention of the United States to control the Central American countries, particularly Costa Rica, on account of its strategic importance Wertheita THY for the protection of the Panamá Canal. Last week there was a special meeting of the Masonic Lodge of San José to discuss this question. Among the speakers, understand, were Mr. Brenes Mésen, Minister of Public Instruction and formerly Under Secretary of Foreign Affairs; Mr. Francisco Montelegre, a leader in business circles; and Dr. Luis Anderson, former Minister of Foreign Affairs and signer of the Washington Convention. resolution was suggested to take up this question with the entire Masonic fraternity of Latin America, but this was defeated.
Another motion was made to request the President of Costa Rica to take the matter up diplomatically in order to endeavor, by such publicity, to save the sovereignty of the country. have been unable to find out whether this motion was carried or not. have the honor to be, Sir, Your obedient servant, Maulan dan lang Chargé Affaires.