339.3921L96/3: Telegram
The Chargé des Affaires in the Dominican Republic (Brewer) to the Secretary of State
[Received August 6—2:15 p.m.]
29. Your 28, July 30, 8 p.m. Fiallo and Lugo arrested by Military Government. The articles published press considered violation of the regulations put into effect at the time of abolishment censorship. Fiallo now on trial by military commission. Flores Cabrera, exiled Venezuelan, proprietor paper in which articles appeared, arrested and on trial. Lugo on bail awaiting trial. These and other arrests result of articles and speeches in connection with patriotic week celebrated June last for the purpose of raising funds for propaganda restoration of national government. Patriotic week a farce although it is reported that considerable money contributed mostly for reasons [Page 165] fear of public opinion and so-called business abrogating obligations. Discord created as to disposition of funds whether for maintaining Dr. Henriquez and family, publication of periodical New York, propaganda Latin America, or for purchase of arms and ammunition for armed resistance if other methods fail. Newspaper herein mentioned is Noticias subsidized by Enrique Henriquez and Lugo as official organ National Union Party reported my despatch number 555, March 21.26 Lugo and Cabrera arrested after warnings from Acting Military Governor.
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