816.01/405: Telegram

The Minister in Nicaragua (Lane) to the Secretary of State

28. My 27, January 24, 10 p.m. The President has just shown me telegram sent by him to General Martínez this morning according recognition to the latter’s Government.

Am telegraphing translation of decree as finally approved by Cabinet this morning. Only change in decree which appears of any importance is in paragraph 2, words “spirit of” now omitted and “in force” added after “maintained”.

Repeated to Central American Missions.

Lane