Office of the Historian

839.00 Revolutions/19: Telegram

The Minister in the Dominican Republic (Curtis) to the Acting Secretary of State

Santo Domingo, February 26, 1930—noon.
[Received 3:10 p.m.]

21. The following basis of agreement was suggested to Cabot by the revolutionary leaders prior to seizure of the Capital:

  • First. Appointment of a Secretary of the Interior acceptable to both parties.
  • Second. Reenactment of electoral law of 1924 in accordance with which the President, if a candidate, must resign now.
  • Third. The Secretary of the Interior as Acting President to name a balanced cabinet.
  • Fourth. Vasquez may be a candidate for reelection but not Alfonseca.

The Government is prepared to accept these proposals and suggested:

(a)
Angel Morales to be Secretary of the Interior.
(b)
All arms not in the hands of the national army to be delivered to the new Government and guarantees to be given for maintenance of peace until August 16.
(c)
Vasquez will be a candidate.

Curtis