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professed agent of the Government of Santo

Domingo, who explained very vividly the

topography, climate, products, &c., of that

part of the island under the Dominican

Government, the number and character of

its population, the desire of the people and

authorities to become a part of the United

States, and that he was authorized and

directed to make overtures to our Govern

ment for the purpose of bringing about an

nexation. The President listened to all that

was said without venturing a remark that

could in any way be intcipretcd as an indi

cation favorable to the proposition. In fact,

his whole judgment tX'he time was agti-it

the proposition. But later a second agent

appeared, making substantially tbe same

statements as the first, and was listened to

and treated in a like manner. The Presi

dent seemed to feel no assurance that these

parties were not adventurers, anxious to

make something for themselves out of the

transfer. In view,however,of the close prox

imity of the island to our shores and of the

oft-repcated Monroe doctrine on our part,

he believed it his duty to ascertain the real

feelings of the people and Government of

Santo Domingo in relation to the question

of annexation. For this purpose he dis

patched a confidential agent who visited

nearly every portion of the Island, held free

intercourse 'with both 'officials and non

officials, and found tbat It was the enthu

siastic desire of all to become a part of "the

Great Republic" Under these circum

stances a treaty was entered into and sub

mitted to the Senate for ratification. That

How to cite this articleCómo citar este artículo

National Republican. (1875). Washington City (D.C.), 1875-12-16. US/DR Newspaper Timeline. Library of Congress, Chronicling America: https://www.loc.gov/resource/sn86053573/1875-12-16/ed-1/?sp=2

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Library of Congress, Chronicling America: National Republican, 1875-12-16.