Messersmith, G.S., Havana. To Sumner Welles, Washington.
Date
1940-06-01
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
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Enclosure: See No. 1369. Talked with [Fulgencio] Batista [y Zaldivar] May 30; he reported doing all he could to get more reasonable provision on moratorium in constitution; doubts he is actually doing anything; President [Laredo Bru] agrees that provision is bad, but thinks situation hopeless; many in Assembly acting from personal interest, with disregard for Cuba's credit standing; asked [Willard Leon] Beaulac to prepare memorandum herewith enclosed; agrees with Beaulac's conclusions and recommendations except on one point; U.S. would be justified in denouncing trade agreement because of moratorium provision and it would be effective "big stick", but doubts wisdom of such drastic action at this time.
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Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.