Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 5, 1916

File No. 839.00/1806

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American Legation,
Santo Domingo, April 27, 1916, 10 a.m.

Attitude of Arias and commander of fort still aggressive. President relying on us to solve situation. All my efforts confined to keeping President from resigning and Arias from getting control. Presence of battleship here with large force would have salutary effect. President still restrained in his authority although Arias protests his allegiance.

Russell