817.00/8473: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Minister in Nicaragua (Long)
Washington, June 9, 1936—4
p.m.
79. Your 162, June 8, 2 [1] p.m. Please inform General Somoza that it would not be in conformity with this Government’s policy of non-interference to give any advice regarding the course of action which should now be pursued.
For the Department’s information please telegraph a brief resume of steps in the succession to the presidency already taken, citing pertinent constitutional provisions; also, when the Congress has met and acted, of action taken.
Confirm by air mail.
Phillips