Political and financial affairs—revolution; resignation of Provisional President José Bordas Valdés; American commission sent to establish order and observe election. Appointment of Provisional President Ramón Báez; election and inauguration of President Juan Isidro Jiménez. Financial difficulties of the Dominican Government; attitude and measures taken by the United States; appointment of an American as Controller of Finances 1

1. Continued from For. Rel. 1913, pp. 418456 and 456467. Political and financial matters are here placed in one chronological sequence because of their intimate connection.


[365] Ex-President Báez to President Wilson.

File No. 839.001B14/1.


[366] Minister Sullivan to the Secretary of State.

File No. 839.51/1460.


[367] The Secretary of State to Minister Sullivan.

File No. 839.51/1460.


[368] [Untitled]

File No. 839.00/1652a.


[369] Minister Sullivan to the Secretary of State.

File No. 839.00/1653.