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

File No. 839.00/1814

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American Legation,
Santo Domingo, May 5, 1916, 7 p.m.

Forces of the President advanced to city to-day. Legation in line of fire from Arias for several hours. Landing force from Prairie arrived at Legation four o’clock, coming in rear of Jiménez troops. Sharp firing in the city still. Result not known. Disturbed conditions other parts Republic demand presence more ships.

Russell