715.1715/565: Telegram

The Chargé in Honduras (Cramp) to the Secretary of State

52. The joint assurances of the Nicaraguan and Honduran Governments, together with their covering letters, were prominently published this afternoon in the press without comment.

The Foreign Office desired to mention that this had been done through the good offices of the Legations, but I insisted no mention be made of our part therein and the press makes no reference thereto.

The Foreign Minister informed me this morning that he thought the reaction throughout the country would be favorable and that he was more than pleased with this first step toward the reestablishment of good relations with Nicaragua.

I expect to have this Government’s comments on the proposal of mutual withdrawal of the map stamps tomorrow.

Cramp