837.00/4069a: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Cuba (Welles)
112. From Caffery. Dr. Carlos Finlay came to see me informally this morning. I told him that we are not interested in what individuals make up the Cuban government but we are very much interested in seeing a government formed capable of maintaining law and order throughout the Island. I told him that I see no reason why a concentration government able to carry out the normal functions of government can not be formed.
Dr. Finlay, and Marquez Sterling who was also present, stated that they would take immediate steps to work to that end.