839.01/2: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Chargé in the Dominican Republic (Cabot)

31. Legation’s 79, July 20, 2 p.m. For such discreet use as you may consider necessary, you are again informed that the Department expects to recognize Señor Trujillo and to maintain the most friendly relations with him and his Government and that it will desire to cooperate with him in all proper ways.

Mr. Curtis will be designated Special Representative of the Government of the United States and will return to Santo Domingo in sufficient time to be present at the inaugural ceremonies.

Stimson