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The Minister in Honduras (Morales) to the Secretary of State
[Received 7:50 p.m.]
91. The political situation in Honduras is more complicated today than prior to the elections. Bonilla is making overtures to Arias for a fusion of the two factions to defeat Carias in Congress. Arias is also trying to come to some arrangement with Carias. The Government [Page 444] favors a union between Arias and Bonilla for the interest of the Liberal Party with the latter as President. In this event a revolution is inevitable as Carias is determined to fight for his right to the office. In my opinion the only solution to the controversy is a fusion between Carias and Arias or between Carias and Bonilla. My assistance in bringing about an agreement has been solicited by Arias and Bonilla. I feel certain that Carias would be willing to enter into an arrangement with one or the other but only on the basis that he be the President. The Department’s advice in this matter is requested.