637.116/170: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Minister in Cuba (Long)

[Paraphrase]

241. In reference to your despatches nos. 445 and 507, in regard to the rice matter. Should the Cuban Government not have fulfilled its promise to continue the rice embargo and to protect in other ways the American rice exporters, as you reported in your despatch no. 445, you will urge the Cuban Government to act as indicated without further delay. You will communicate the result to the Department.

Colby