837.00/1947a: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Minister in Cuba (Long)
276. General Crowder will proceed on January 1, to Habana on the U.S.S. Minnesota, at the President’s direction, as his Personal Representative on Special Mission. General Crowder carries with him full instructions to represent to President Menocal the very grave anxiety felt by this Government because of the existing political and financial conditions in Cuba and to discuss with President Menocal remedies which may alleviate such situation.
You will inform President Menocal immediately, without comment, that General Crowder is proceeding on this mission by special order of the President. You will be notified from the Minnesota by wireless of the date and hour of General Crowder’s arrival, in order for you to arrange his interview with President Menocal at earliest moment.