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Secretary Seward recently visited and congratulated the new Dominican President, Baez, promising that the United States would recognize San Domingo upon sending a minister to Washington. President Johnson has already submitted to the Senate the appointment of General Cazneau as Minister to San Domingo. Additionally, the Dominican port of Monte Christi has been closed against foreign commerce.
El secretario Seward visitó y felicitó recientemente al nuevo mandatario dominicano, el presidente Báez, asegurando que los Estados Unidos reconocerían a Santo Domingo tan pronto como se acreditara un ministro en Washington. El presidente Johnson ya remitió al Senado la designación del general Cazneau como ministro plenipotenciario en Santo Domingo. Por otra parte, el puerto dominicano de Montecristi ha quedado clausurado al comercio extranjero.