817.01/54a: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Minister in Nicaragua (Long)
80. Your conversation with Welles. On the basis of information available here, there appears to be no reason why you should not treat with the present Government which seems to be in control of the country and all governmental machinery and to be performing the regular functions of government as the Government of Nicaragua.
Although the Department perceives no reason for any formal act of recognition, you should if you receive a note from the Minister of Foreign Affairs raising the question communicate the pertinent parts to the Department with such information and comment as you consider would be helpful in the preparation of instructions.