817.00/4037: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Nicaragua (Dennis)
108. Referring to Legation’s telegram number 194 dated November 9, 4 p.m. The Department will give favorable consideration to according immediate recognition to the new President if designation is carried out in accordance with the present plans reported by you and which it is understood are according to provisions of the Constitution. [Page 806] The Department desires to inform the four Central American Governments that it intends to recognize as constitutional such a government and afford them an opportunity to recognize it at the same time. However, the Department believes that it would be better not to inform these Governments of its intention until the new President has actually been designated and has assumed the office.
The Department authorizes you to attend the inaugural ceremonies provided the present plans are actually carried out.