As the result of chronic disorders attended with a constant increase of debt, the state of things in Santo Domingo has become hopeless, unless the United States or some other strong Government shall interpose to bring order out of the chaos.
Roosevelt highlights the dire situation in Santo Domingo, suggesting that intervention is necessary to restore order.
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