817.00/8346: Telegram
The Minister in Nicaragua (Lane) to the Secretary of State
[Received 9:12 p.m.]
126. President Sacasa, in his address at the opening of Congress today, emphatically declined to remain in office after the expiration of his present constitutional term. He expressed hope to be able to present to the Congress for consideration during present session, trade agreement with the United States.94
At elections held yesterday for officers of the Congress, supporters of Sacasa were triumphant. This may be interpreted as indication that present Congress is opposed to amendment of constitution to permit Somoza to succeed to the Presidency.