Office of the Historian

File No. 839.00/1773.

Minister Russell to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram.]
American Legation,
Santo Domingo, October 22, 1915—5 p.m.

At present I do not fear developments demanding provision for action as found necessary in Haiti. The only fear is that open rupture between Arias and Velasquez might result in serious situation at capital with the President away. Opposition has induced President to call Congress in extraordinary session for next month to pass measures for the relief of financial situation. Will advise you as soon as decree published.

Russell.