817.00/4885: Telegram
The Minister in Nicaragua (Eberhardt) to the Secretary of State
[Received 6:56 p.m.]
146. Your 95, June 1, 1 p.m. This matter has been satisfactorily arranged as outlined in former telegram from the Legation, most of the appointees being reported as already having entered upon their duties.
Moncada accepted, after my assurance in which General Feland concurred, that American marines and American-trained constabulary were to be stationed at all capitals to guarantee fairness and justice. The telegram to Stimson expressed his original reaction to the proposed arrangement but not his final attitude towards the subject and was sent only because Somoso, representing Leon Liberals, insisted upon it. Moncada reiterates today his full agreement with the arrangement after having received telegram from Stimson. In the circumstances it is clear to me that no rearrangement should be attempted now Moncada has been consistent in his attitude of refusal to deal with Diaz. While these new appointees have recognized Diaz in a way by taking oath under Minister of Interior, to give Liberals complete control these six departments including police and internal revenue would be in effect to create two separate governments since the Liberals declare openly that once in control they would defy Diaz government. More for economic than political reasons I consider it essential that Diaz government retain control police and internal revenue of the entire country and that since Moncada has expressed his intention of cooperating on the present basis no change should be contemplated. Moncada is first to admit that I am dealing openly and fairly with him and with all generosity consistent with the situation.