File No. 838.00/737.
Minister Smith to the Secretary of State.
Port au Prince, January 3, 1914.
President Oreste to-day at an interview at his request informed me of the capture yesterday at Thomazeau of one Celestin, Haitian exile and the promoter of the disturbance on the frontier.* * * Oreste attributes Thomazeau troubles to the Dominican military authorities, and requested that the Department be informed as to his belief.* * * Threats have been made against the property of foreigners, according to the best obtainable information.* * * Situation throughout the Republic regarded as exceedingly grave. I would respectfully suggest and urge that a naval vessel be sent here at the earliest possible moment.