713.1311/272: Telegram
The Chargé in Guatemala (Lawton) to the Secretary of State21
[Received 3:15 p.m.]
22. Telegram from Managua, 86, March 5, 5 p.m. Foreign Minister informed me this morning that a telegram was received last night from President Sacasa suggesting postponement of Conference until the end of April but that Guatemalan Government was replying that it was opposed to another postponement and that it feels such action on the part of President Sacasa would be considered a sign of weakness.
Referring to second paragraph of telegram under reference, in my opinion Nicaraguan representative here gave President Sacasa a false impression of Guatemalan reaction to killing of Sandino. Government circles and entire press regarded him as little better than a bandit and, although the manner of his death was considered unfortunate, his disappearance from the scene is believed an excellent thing for Nicaragua. With the possible exception of isolated opponents of Ubico and a few unorganized students, public opinion shares the views of the Government and press.…
- Telegram No. 23, March 6, noon, reported that this telegram was repeated to Central American missions (713.1311/275).↩