File No. 839.00/1960
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Santo Domingo, December 4, 1916, 9 a.m.
General belief is that both executive and legislative powers abolished by the proclamation and I respectfully suggest recognition of either branch as at present constituted unwise and not desired by country.
Payments pending June, July made yesterday. Expectation carry through payments August to December in four weeks. Method authorized by Captain Knapp is to pay minor employees at once, heads departments and major officials appointed by Henríquez and whose status is in doubt to be considered later. Check payable to employee alone system which is fully appreciated by him and a blow to purchasers salaries usurious interest.