810.00/5–1248: Circular telegram

The Secretary of State to Diplomatic Representatives in the American Republics

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Following cirtel today’s date sent all Central American and Caribbean missions repeated all other American Republics for info:

“Continued reports revolutionary plotting certain countries Caribbean directed against other Govts that area causing renewed and serious concern Dept (see cirtel Jan 17).

“You should bring this situation again attention Govt to which accredited emphasizing view of US Govt scrupulous observance nonintervention commitments essential continued peace this hemisphere. You should endeavor obtain expression whether Govt is prepared to take or is taking necessary steps this end. You may state your colleagues in all other Central American and Caribbean countries, instructed take identical action.”

Marshall