637.0023/93a: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Cuba ( Howell )
96. Mr. Lawrence A. Crosby, of the firm of Sullivan and Cromwell, is arriving at Habana Wednesday morning aboard the steamship Toloa, and desires to present the views of certain American interests to President Zayas Wednesday afternoon.
From the text of the Tarafa Bill passed by both Houses of the Cuban Congress, given to the Department by Messrs. Sullivan and Cromwell, it appears that the rights of American interests are very seriously affected by the provisions of the Bill, and the Department, therefore, desires that those interested should be afforded a hearing by President Zayas prior to his taking any definite action on the Bill. You will, therefore, request an interview with President Zayas for Wednesday afternoon for Mr. Crosby to present to the President’s consideration information regarding the manner in which American interests are prejudiced. The Department desires that you should accompany Mr. Crosby and state that the Department would be glad if the President would carefully consider the points brought out by Mr. Crosby.