715.1715/1466: Telegram
The Chargé in Honduras (Salter) to the Secretary of State
[Received 1:18 p.m.]
43. Reference is made to the Legation’s telegram No. 42, October 25. I have just been advised confidentially that in his conversation with Montúfar at Panama City the Honduran technical adviser asked whether the mediators would affirm the validity of the Alphonso award in their final report, and he was told that the view of Nicaragua on the King’s decision must be considered by the Commission. This reported statement by Montúfar has considerably disturbed Honduran officials, and they hope that no action will be taken by the Mediation Commission at this time. Foreign Office official informs me that, in view of the European situation, it would be most unfortunate for the boundary dispute to flare up again and be discussed in the press and radio. Honduras desires that the status quo in the matter be maintained for the present.