837.00/3281: Telegram
The Chargé in Cuba (Reed) to the Secretary of State
Habana, June 22,
1932—9 a.m.
[Received 10:35 a.m.]
[Received 10:35 a.m.]
78. Congress yesterday passed administration measure suspending constitutional guarantees for 1 year and authorizing the Executive to extend suspension for additional 2 years if necessary. The apparent purpose of the measure is to serve notice on the opposition that the Machado Government intends to continue to proceed with a strong hand.
Reed