817.00/6618: Telegram
The Minister in Nicaragua ( Hanna ) to the Secretary of State
[Received 2:50 p.m.]
55. My telegram number 53, May 9, 3 p.m. Ex-President Diaz called at the Legation this morning and inquired if the Government of the United States will supervise the Nicaraguan elections this year. He said that the nominations of candidates should be made on May 20th and that the Conservative Party will not make nominations unless it knows before that date that the elections are to be supervised.
I told him I would not fail to advise him as soon as I could give him any specific information. I suggest that the Department’s intentions in this connection be made public in Washington immediately and that this Legation be so informed for its guidance.