817.00/2713: Telegram

The Minister in Nicaragua (Jefferson) to the Secretary of State

47. Election apparently proceeding quietly, no report of disturbances on the first day of voting. Government informed me thus far incomplete returns indicate large vote cast for Conservative Party. Coalition claims some hindrance to their voting in outlying districts and repeating. Government informed me as a precautionary measure to keep down disturbing rumors restriction[s] were placed on use of telegraph and telephones yesterday. Miller visited Granada and Masaya.

Jefferson