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. 418–456 and 456–467. Political and financial matters are here placed in one chronological sequence because of their intimate connection.
[365] Ex-President Báez to President Wilson.
Santo Domingo,
December 10, 1914.
December 10, 1914.
File No. 839.001B14/1.
[366] Minister Sullivan to the Secretary of State.
American Legation,
Santo Domingo, December 12, 1914, 3 p.m.
Santo Domingo, December 12, 1914, 3 p.m.
File No. 839.51/1460.
[367] The Secretary of State to Minister Sullivan.
Department of State,
Washington, December 14, 1914, 4 p.m.
Washington, December 14, 1914, 4 p.m.
File No. 839.51/1460.
[369] Minister Sullivan to the Secretary of State.
American Legation,
Santo Domingo, December 17, 1914, 11 a.m.
Santo Domingo, December 17, 1914, 11 a.m.
File No. 839.00/1653.