Office of the Historian

File No. 817.51/1079

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

[Telegram]
Managua, January 8, 1918, 11 a.m.

President Chamorro, in conformity with Article 7 of financial plan, has designated Don Octaviano César as the Nicaraguan member of the High Commission. I consider the appointment excellent.

Chamorro requests that the Secretary of State make his appointments at this time. I am of the opinion that the appointment of Lindberg will be satisfactory, as well as that of Professor Jenks as umpire.

Jefferson

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

[Telegram]
Washington, January 14, 1918, 4 p.m.

Your January 8, 11 a.m. Secretary of State in conformity with Article 7 of financial plan has appointed Lindberg, who is member of permanent group committee of Nicaragua, and has also appointed as umpire Professor Jenks of same committee.

Please cable fully results of reports of Debt Commission and inform Department as to exact sum in hands of Nicaraguan Government to pay all claims. What is intention in regard to settlement of Mixed Claims Commission’s awards as well as awards of Debt Commission? How large an issue of bonds will be necessary? Is arrangement satisfactory to all parties, including American, British, Italian and French claims?

Lansing