Messersmith, G.S., Havana. To Laurence Duggan, Washington.
Date
1940-04-10
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
Abstract
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Luncheon in his honor given by [Martinez] Fraga on Monday; 150 guests including [Fulgencio] Batista [y Zaldivar] and [Mario Garcia] Menocal; [Ramon] Grau [San Martin] invited but did not attend; after luncheon had long talk with Batista; he reported that the Constituent Assembly would, before end of week, authorize the remainder of Congress to act, and that matter of Public Works debts would be attended to immediately; he said committee working on constitution and hoped to have draft ready this week; said he understood necessity of constitution being document which would tend toward stability and confidence; made it clear to Batista nothing could be more disastrous for their interests than a radical constitution; concerned over hearings in House on sugar bills; hopes nothing will happen to interfere with solution of problems with Cuba.
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Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.