811.6135/105: Telegram

President Roosevelt to the President of Cuba (Mendieta)

Your cable, received last night, has had, of course, my most earnest attention. The economic conditions unfortunately existing in Cuba are well known to me and I fully appreciate the preponderant effect which the situation of the Cuban sugar industry has had in creating these difficulties. It is my intention to recommend immediate remedial action by this Government, which, while not contributing to higher prices to the American consumer of sugar, may yet at the same time increase returns to our own producers and likewise contribute to the economic rehabilitation of Cuba. I earnestly trust that the action proposed will alleviate the distressing conditions to which you refer.

Please accept the assurances of my highest consideration.

Franklin D. Roosevelt