Date and number EL SALVADOR REVOLUTION IN EL SALVADOR-Continued Subject Page 1931 Dec. 3 (101) Dec. 3 (102) From the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) Departure of President from Santa Tecla to Santa Ana; expectation that he will enter Guatemala sometime on December 4. From the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) 171 171 Report that President reached Santa Ana and was given command of the town by Army Commander; belief that his chances are hopeless. Dec. 4 (64) From the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) 171 Efforts of President Araujo to obtain war materials; intention of Guatemalan Foreign Minister to refuse all such requests under article 4 of 1923 treaty. Dec. 4 (56) To the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) 172 Assumption that U. S. policy of being guided by 1923 treaty provisions regarding nonrecognition of governments coming into power through revolution has been made clear to leaders of revolution. From the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) Information that President Araujo transferred Presidential powers to Third Designate, Dr. Olano, and crossed Guatemalan border at 2 p. m., December 4. To the Chargé in Honduras (tel.) Explanation of U. S. policy in regard to revolution in El Salvador, and instructions to make the position known in conversation with Government officials and other political leaders of the country. (Repeated to Nicaragua and Costa Rica.) 172 173 173 Dec. 4 To the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) 174 Instructions to make known informally to various Government officials Department's policy in El Salvador. Dec. 5 From the Chargé in Honduras (tel.) 174 (187) Information that Honduran Government will await action of U. S. Government before making a decision in regard to recognition of present Salvadoran Government. Dec. 5 (106) From the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) 174 Summary of decree by General Martínez as constitutional Dec. 5 (60) To the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) 175 Request for information as to part played in revolution by Vice President Martínez and the three designados, and whereabouts of the latter. Dec. 5 (61) To the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) Request for views and recommendations as to steps necessary to bring about a constitutional government in El Salvador which could be recognized under the 1923 treaty. 175 Date and number 1931 EL SALVADOR REVOLUTION IN EL SALVADOR-Continued Subject Dec. 5 (67) Dec. 5 (56) From the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) Conversation with President Araujo, who said that he had not resigned the Presidency but had merely deposited his powers with Olano as the Constitution gave him the right to do. Page 176 Dec. 5 (21) Dec. 6 (108) Dec. 6 (109) Dec. 7 (188) From the Minister in El Salvador From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) 176 Foreign Minister's refusal to commit himself in respect of eventual Costa Rican attitude as to recognition of new Salvadoran regime. 177 Detailed report of revolution, its causes, and constitutional and international problems created by it. From the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) 185 Information in reply to Department's request, regarding From the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) 186 Explanation of constitutional procedures under 1923 treaty; recommendation that recognition be delayed because of certain indications that Martínez is as yet little more than a mask for the military directorate. From the Chargé in Honduras (tel.) Dec. 7 (63) Dec. 7 Dec. 7 (111) Dec. 8 (190) Dec. 8 (113) 187 Foreign Minister's request to be informed as soon as U. S. decision is made regarding recognition of Martínez regime, so that Honduran Government may act in conformity with United States. To the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) 187 Request for further facts as to President's departure, and as to implication in the revolution of Vice President and designates. Memorandum by the Assistant Secretary of State 189 Conversation with Salvadoran Minister, who was told that no decision would be made on recognition of Provisional Government until further information was received on the subject. From the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) 189 Report that conditions are apparently becoming more settled. From the Chargé in Honduras (tel.) 190 Foreign Minister's desire to know Department's decision regarding recognition of present Salvadoran Government. From the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) 190 Information requested in Department's telegram No. 63, December 7; recommendation that recognition be withheld pending dissolution of military directorate. Dec. 8 Memorandum by the Assistant Secretary of State Request by Counselor of French Embassy to be informed of 192 Dec. 8 (35) To the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) 192 Department's intention to notify Minister as soon as decision is reached regarding recognition. (Instructions to repeat to Nicaragua and Costa Rica.) Dec. 8 (90) To the Chargé in Honduras (tel.) Instructions to assure Foreign Minister of Department's intention to advise Honduran and other Central American Governments as soon as its course of action regarding El Salvador has been decided on. 193 Dec. 9 (191) Dec. 11 (115) Dec. 11 (67) Dec. 13 (116) Dec. 14 (196) Dec. 14 (71) Dec. 15 Dec. 15 (26) Dec. 15 (27) From the Chargé in Honduras (tel.) 193 Willingness of Honduran Foreign Minister to await Department's decision. From the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) 193 Additional information regarding implication of Martínez in revolution. To the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) Instructions to seek suggestions and views of Martínez as to manner of placing government on basis that will allow its recognition by U. S. and Central American Governments. From the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) Informal conversation with Martínez, who said that his government was now entirely constitutional, since military dictatorship was dissolved on December 11. From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) Feeling among Honduran officials that present regime in El From the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) Information that Foreign Minister, in reply to Salvadoran request for recognition, had stated his intention to be guided by the treaties. To the Minister in Honduras (cir. tel.) Conversation with Honduran Minister regarding Salvadoran request for recognition; hope that Honduran reply may be deferred until Department receives sufficient information on which to base its decision. (Instructions to repeat to Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Costa Corrections of certain reports made on events of first days of revolution. From the Minister in El Salvador 198 Facts indicating that Martínez Government is entitled to recognition under treaty; comment that undue delay in granting recognition might lead to attempt by other Presidential aspirants to overthrow existing Government. Dec. 16 (120) From the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) Martínez' urgent desire to obtain U. S. recognition. 200 Date and number 1931 Dec. 16 (68) EL SALVADOR REVOLUTION IN EL SALVADOR-Continued Subject Page To the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) 201 Decision to send Jefferson Caffery to El Salvador as Special Representative of the Department to assist in determining constitutionality of Salvadoran Government. Dec. 16 (69) To the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) 201 Inquiry concerning reported recognition by Mexico of Martínez regime. 202 To the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) Dec. 16 (121) Dec. 18 (221) Dec. 18 (70) From the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) Advice by Mexican Minister that in accordance with Estrada doctrine relations between Mexico and El Salvador have not been interrupted, but that he has taken no action beyond acknowledging receipt of note regarding change of government. From the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.) 202 Advice that Foreign Minister will await U. S. decision on recognition. 202 For Caffery: Intention to delay proposed telegram to Central American Missions until receipt of recommendations by Caffery. Dec. 19 (122) From the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) 203 From Caffery: Recommendation that proposed telegram be sent immediately. Dec. 20 (42) To the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) 203 Reasons why Department cannot recognize Martinez regime; instructions to so advise orally the Government to which accredited and report its attitude. Dec. 21 (199) (The same to Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.) From the Minister in Honduras (tel.) 204 Information that Honduran Government will not recognize Information that Costa Rican Government will not alter policy of non-recognition for the time being, but will continue discussion of matter with other Central American Governments for harmonious action; inquiry as to whether reservations made by El Salvador to 1923 treaty are effective. From the Minister in Guatemala (tel.) 205 Agreement of Guatemalan Government with Department's viewpoint. 205 Information that Salvadoran reservations to 1923 treaty relate to El Salvador alone and do not appear to affect obligations of other signatories. Dec. 22 (61) From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) 205 Informal notification by Foreign Minister of Costa Rican intention not to recognize present regime in El Salvador. From the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) 206 Dec. 22 (123) From Caffery: Attitude of Martínez on being informed that Department is unable to recognize him; other factors involved in political situation. Date and number 1931 Dec. 23 (124) Dec. 24 (223) Dec. 24 (62) Dec. 24 (125) EL SALVADOR REVOLUTION IN EL SALVADOR-Continued Subject From the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) From Caffery: Request for instructions as to eligibility of From the Chargé in Nicaragua (tel.) Nicaragua's decision not to recognize present de facto regime in El Salvador. Page 207 208 From the Chargé in Costa Rica (tel.) 208 Decision of Costa Rican Government not to recognize present regime in El Salvador. From the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) 208 Visit to Foreign Minister of the de facto government to make clear Department's policy of nonrecognition of Martínez. From the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) 209 From Caffery: Inquiry regarding interpretation of certain treaty phrases as regards Castaneda. Dec. 29 (75) To the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) 209 For Caffery: Department's opinion regarding eligibility of Dec. 30 (128) From the Minister in El Salvador (tel.) 210 Dec. 28 (127) From Caffery: Informal conference with leaders of revolution at which Department's policy was explained and plan suggested for securing constitutional government. Expression of regret at recent injuries suffered by the Chargé, and assurance that police will make every effort to apprehend offenders. May 14 From the Salvadoran Chargé 212 Gratitude for note expressing sympathy for injuries received in attack by housebreakers on May 13. From the Salvadoran Minister for Foreign Affairs 213 May 27 (L.D. No. 730) June 18 Account of burglary and assault committed at Salvadoran Legation on May 13, during which Dr. Leiva, the Chargé, suffered serious injuries. To the Salvadoran Acting Minister for Foreign Affairs Assurances that appropriate authorities are making every effort to apprehend those guilty of assault, and that measures are being taken for adequate protection of Legation; information that as an act of courtesy, U. S. Government intends to defray expenses incurred by Dr. Leiva as result of attack. (Footnote: Department's note of July 24, 1936, to Salvadoran Minister, indicating that appropriate authorities have been unable to obtain sufficient evidence to institute criminal proceedings against any known person in connection with the burglary and assault.) 215 |