817.001 Somoza, Anastasio/2: Telegram
The Minister in Nicaragua (Long) to the Secretary of State
[Received 1:35 p.m.]
241. Legation understands that President Roosevelt returning Washington today. I respectfully suggest that if the Department perceives no objection it might be appropriate to invite the President’s attention to the idea of sending a telegram of congratulation to General Anastasio Somoza on latter’s election to Presidency of Nicaragua, reciprocating the telegram of congratulation which it is understood Somoza sent to President Roosevelt on his reelection. It is assumed that there is no doubt as to our recognition of Somoza and the Legation feels that Somoza would appreciate a friendly gesture on the part of the United States and that such action would go far towards increasing Nicaragua’s feeling of friendship toward us.