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

File No. 839.00/1884

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American Legation,
Santo Domingo, June 20, 1916, 9 a.m.

Fourth Regiment Marines arrived yesterday and after colonel had interviews with Caperton and myself left here last night for Monte Cristi preparatory to occupying Santiago, Moca and La Vega if necessary. Deadlock continues in the House, no immediate election President seems probable.

Russell