The ordinary resources of diplomacy and international arbitration are absolutely impotent to deal wisely and effectively with the situation in the Dominican Republic, which can only be met by organizing its finances on a sound basis and by placing the custom-houses beyond the temptation of insurgent chieftains.
Roosevelt argues that traditional diplomatic methods are ineffective in addressing the crisis in the Dominican Republic, advocating for a more structured financial approach.
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