File No. 839.00/1225.
The Acting Secretary of State to the Charge d’Affaires of the Dominican Republic.
Washington, May 16, 1914.
My Dear Mr. Chargé d’Affaires: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of May 14th, in which you inform this Government that a telegram on the date of May 13th has been received by the Legation, stating that on account of the rebellion which exists in the cities of Puerto Plata and Monte Christi and for the purpose of establishing peace, these ports have been declared closed to commerce and under blockade.
In reply thereto I desire to inform you that as this Government has been informed that the blockade at Puerto Plata is maintained effectively, the blockade of that port is recognized by this Government. As this Government is not in receipt of advices that the blockade of Monte Christi is effective, it will be impossible for it to recognize it until such a time as it is informed that this blockade is made effective.
I am [etc.],