817.00/8324: Telegram
The Chargé in Nicaragua (Warren) to the Secretary of State
[Received 3 p.m.]
116. President Sacasa, General Somoza, newspapers and public agree that the municipal elections of November 3rd held throughout the Republic passed off quietly. Liberals won most contests and in Chontales fusion candidates of Liberals and Conservatives won. Guardia seems to have been more impartial than expected, possibly as a result of statements by the President and General Somoza. In a conversation last evening, President Sacasa spoke kindly regarding the Guardia conduct in the election. General Somoza is satisfied, claiming that 80 per cent of successful candidates are favorable to him. Reported that no elections held in Puerto Cabezas, Granada, and a few small municipalities for judicial and other reasons. Voting was light, many Liberals and Conservatives not participating. Conservative La Prensa complains little regarding conduct of election.