710.J/4–2048: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Secretary of State
Telmar 97. Eyes Only and Personal for Marshall from Lovett. Acknowledging Martel 78, information very helpful for guidance here. [Page 54] Quoted comment in Telmar 90 referred only to delegates Central and South American countries now facing threatened revolts and was not directed toward your continued presence.
Have investigated United Press report regarding Nicaragua of which I was not aware. Am advised United Press had story from Costa Rica and additional information that Somoza had wired Bogotá explaining he had sent in troops for defensive purposes. United Press apparently made routine check with Department in view of previous State Department announcement of two weeks ago that friendly representations had been made by this Government to Nicaragua and Guatemala concerning nonintervention under inter-American pacts. Press office apparently confirmed information after consulting ARA. Renewed precautions have been taken, particularly during my continued absence before Appropriations Committee.