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

File No. 839.51/1798

The Acting Secretary of State to Minister Russell

[Telegram]

Department of State,
Washington, October 10, 1916.

Your October 4. In view of complications in Dominican situation, Department believes it would be advantageous for you to come to Washington at earliest opportunity if you consider that the position of this Government would not be weakened during your absence and status quo could be maintained by American forces.

Polk