816.01/99: Telegram

The Chargé in El Salvador ( McCafferty ) to the Secretary of State

46. My telegram No. 41, February 13, 11 a.m. I believe it would be helpful in working out a solution of the present political situation in Salvador if the Department could see its way clear to advise me, for my confidential information, whether it considers that First Designate Garay could be recognized if he took office as President after the government had been constitutionally reorganized in accordance with the provisions of the treaty of 1923. I believe that he does not come within the prohibitions of clause 2 of article No. 2 regarding high military command, implication in the revolution or consanguinity.

McCafferty