339.3921L96/17
The Secretary of State to the Secretary of the Navy (Daniels)
My Dear Mr. Secretary: I have received your letter of September 3, referring to the case of Fabio Fiallo and Amerigo Lugo, and [Page 167] informing me of the action which you have taken in sending a cablegram to the Military Governor of Santo Domingo instructing him to suspend all proceedings with reference to the men who have been arrested until he hears further from you, and to suspend any sentences pending their approval in Washington.
I feel that the action which was taken most fully meets the situation, and I am sure that its effect will prove most helpful to our interests throughout Latin America. I much appreciate your courtesy in advising me of the step which you have taken.
Believe me [etc.]