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William Henry Hudson Southerland relays information on disturbances in the Dominican Republic. Southerland states vessels have been dispatched to each area and United States interests are not threatened at this time.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-22
The State Department has already replied to Kelly and Company regarding one of their vessels being prevented from landing at Macoris, Dominican Republic. Local naval commanders are to protect all legitimate trade and communicate with ship masters. This case is complicated as the vessel is under the Norwegian flag but Assistant Secretary of State Adee believes that “American naval commanders are giving all proper and necessary assistance.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-29