837.00/3771: Telegram
The Chargé in Guatemala ( Lawton ) to the Secretary of State
Guatemala
, September 6, 1933—7
p.m.
[Received 10:30 p.m.]
[Received 10:30 p.m.]
23. Minister of Foreign Affairs requested me this afternoon to inform you that President Ubico feels the Cuban situation is exceedingly [Page 394] grave principally because of communistic tendencies. Consequently, he is of the opinion that American intervention is essential to preserve order and insure establishment of constitutional government.
Lawton