Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 2, 1913

File No. 839.00/960.

The American Minister to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram—Paraphrase.]

American Legation,
Santo Domingo, November 13, 1913.

The situation has become tense in view of the approaching constitutional election, which will occur on December 15. Any move on our part indicating a relaxation of interest might be construed as disregard of our promise to secure a fair election. I refer particularly to the contemplated removal of one of the vessels.

Sullivan.