814.00/408: Telegram
The Minister in Guatemala (McMillin) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 14—12:05 a.m.]
68. Herrera is not in Legation and has not had asylum here. With reference to constitutional authorities reluctance to support legality of election of Herrera instead designating first designado, see Legation’s 66 [69?].
A letter from attorneys of Unionist[s] volunteering to furnish proof of legality was [received]. Briefs are not conclusive. The lunacy proceedings would not in my opinion stand the tests. Strictest propriety has been observed and Legation has no dealings with new Government. Its President, Carlos Herrera is highly respected and has never taken much interest in politics and is wealthiest citizen of Guatemala. He is apparently favorably inclined towards the United States. His sons were educated there and are American citizens. The meeting reported in the Legation’s 67, April 12 [8], 8 a.m. [p.m.], has about reached conclusion of aligning [parties] on terms given in above cable. They finish tomorrow.