Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 7, 1915

File No. 839.00/1669.

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American Legation,
Santo Domingo, February 2, 1915—11 a.m.

I learn that present trouble in Puerto Plata is to determine whether the professional revolutionist need fear American suppression. I recommend prompt and vigorous suppression of this disturbance by the Department. I believe that any hesitation to keep our promise of peace to the Dominican Republic will mean another general revolution.

Sullivan.