Hall to Señor Zelaya, March 24, 1885

Mr. Hall to Señor Zelaya.

Minister Zelaya, Tegucigalpa:

I answer your telegram of to-day, informing you that under date of yesterday, President Cardenas, of Nicaragua, telegraphs me the following:

“My Government, in deference to your suggestion, has abstained from invading Honduras, and influenced Salvador to maintain herself solely on the defensive; but to-day I know positively that General Bogran advances with forces to invade Salvador, and I inform you in order to save every responsibility for the consequences. Please acknowledge receipt.

“CARDENAS.”

I beg that you will give me the facts in regard to the invasion of Salvador by Honduranian forces; if true, my friendly influence to avoid a conflict and in favor of peace will avail nothing.