814.00/480: Telegram
The Minister in Guatemala (McMillin) to the Secretary of State
[Received May 27, 1920—8 p.m.]
93. Department’s telegram 50 May 24, 5 p.m. I received positive assurance today that Estrada Cabrera’s life will be spared though trial will continue. He has been removed three times since incarcerated and now in ordinary police station. Authorities would send him from the country but fear people.
Authorities say most of Cabrera’s generals’ lives will be spared but three or four are accused of such murders and assassinations as will probably entail death. They admit anxiety to extend clemency as far as public will tolerate.
Certain newspapers advocating vengeance have been admonished by Government to desist and one editor removed. In other respects new Government moving smoothly. No opponent to Herrera for President has been nominated.