839.00 Revolutions/35: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Minister in the Dominican Republic (Curtis)

11. The Government of the United States has followed with deep concern the present political disturbances in the Dominican Republic. It sincerely hopes that the very marked progress that has been made by the Dominican people in the last few years will not be lost or impaired by civil disturbances at this time. The very clear evidence that the Dominican people have given in recent years of their ability to carry on stable government is the best proof that with good will on all sides the present opposing political parties will be able to work out a satisfactory basis for fair and free elections. The United States Government sincerely hopes that this will be done and has authorized its Minister to be of any assistance which may be welcomed by the Dominican political leaders in attempting to bring about an agreement for the peaceful and orderly arrangement of present difficulties.

Cotton