817.00/3992: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Nicaragua (Dennis)
103. Legation’s telegram number 181 dated October 30, 8 p.m. Considering the fact that Chamorro has withdrawn, it is the feeling of the Department that if Congress is convened in extraordinary session by Señor Uriza and is restored to its original form as elected in 1924, or if a sincere effort is made to accomplish this, then, because of the absence of Solorzano and Sacasa, the Government of the United States might properly recognize de jure a designado chosen by Congress.
[Page 804]It is not the desire of the Department to suggest or favor any candidate for Congress to designate. However, it is the feeling of the Department that should Adolfo Diaz be designated he would be a wise choice. According to the best information now before the Department he is honest and capable and has that firmness of character which is absolutely essential for any person called to fill the difficult position of President of Nicaragua during these disturbed times. Moreover, it is the understanding of the Department that Adolfo Diaz is not debarred by article 2 of the treaty of 1923. This is essential for recognition. The Department is loath to see a person appointed designado who would be unable to dominate the internal situation or who would be simply a tool of the stronger characters. In that event it is almost certain that the Nicaraguan situation will go from bad to worse, and peace and tranquillity will not be restored in the near future. The Department authorizes you to make such judicious use of the foregoing as you may think fit in discussing the situation informally with the political leaders, but it does not wish you to make any public statement in this connection. You should use the utmost care to avoid any criticism that the Government of the United States is endeavoring to direct Nicaraguan internal politics.