810.154/3324: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the Dominican Republic (Briggs)
237. Reference Embassy’s A–264, June 13 and previous. The Department and Public Roads Administration understand that sufficient funds are available to have this Government meet entire cost of $72,000 for completion of Jimaní–Cabral section in manner desired by the Dominican Government and feel that Dominican Government justified in wanting to put this much into road. Since it is doubtful however whether funds involved can legally be transferred to Haiti after June 30, it is of utmost importance that Dominicans indicate intentions immediately to put and keep sufficient equipment on the road to prosecute completion with satisfactory rapidity.
The Embassy is instructed to press this matter with Dominican Government.