Nicaragua declares war on Austria-Hungary and Germany

LEGISLATIVE POWER

The President of the Republic, its inhabitants,To knowThat the National Congress has ordered the following:The Senate and the Chamber of Deputies of the Republic of Nicaragua,

Decree:

Article 1: Declare that from this roof there is a state of war between Nicaragua and the imperial governments of Austria-Hungary and Germany.

Article 2: declare that Nicaragua is in solidarity with the United States of America and the Republic of Latin America, which are at war with the imperial governments mentioned above.

Article 3 - Consequently, declare the state of siege in the Republic and empower the Executive to enact all measures deemed necessary and conducive to the effective cooperation of Nicaragua, in accordance with this decree.Given in the Chamber of Deputies of the Chamber of Deputies of Managua, May 6, 1918, Salvador Chamorro, D.P. Gabry Rivas, D.S. Fernando Ig Martinez, D.S.To the Executive Power, Santa Lastenia, May 8, one thousand nine hundred and ten eight. Emiliano Chamorro Minister Je Relaciones J.A. Urtecho.

EXECUTIVE POWERPORTFOLIO OF

GOVERNMENT AND POLICEThe contracts

The President of the Republic, in agreement:

Approve the following contract.