817.00/7528: Telegram
The Minister in Nicaragua (Hanna) to the Secretary of State
[Received 9:55 p.m.]
172. From Admiral Woodward.
“Electoral period began September 7th. Nominations closed on that date. National Board of Elections received and accepted following nominations, as well as complete list of candidates for senators and deputies to be elected this year: Conservative Party for president Adolfo Diaz, for vice president Emiliano Chamorro; Liberal Party for president Juan Bautista Sacasa, for vice president Rodolfo Espinosa.
At the last moment the various factions of the Liberal Party came to an understanding and Doctor Leonardo Arguello decided not to present his petition for a third national party although signatures had been secured throughout the country with great effort and at considerable expense. All Liberal factions, even President Moncada and the Government group, now profess to support Sacasa. This favorable development has greatly simplified the problems confronting the Mission. Nine independent petitions for senators or deputies were submitted and are being checked for validity of signatures and qualifications of voters signing same. They will not present any serious complications.
Measures requested of President to insure freedom of suffrage have been executed essentially as requested.
Loan bill finally passed Congress and relief financial situation of mission at early date apparently assured.
Distribution electoral personnel to departments will be completed September 10th. Registrations will begin September 18th. No serious bandit activities presenting any problem at present.”