Messersmith, G.S., Havana. To Sumner Welles, Washington., 1940 November 08

Gives further information about new daily paper, "Tiempo"; no doubt that [Pedro] Martinez Fraga directly interested in it; [José Manuel] Casanova convinced paper established for purpose of blackmail and to work against renewal of Decree Law 522; [Carlos] Saladrigas probably a part of scheme; one of most respected Cuban friends says little can be expected of Saladrigas and he will do as he is told.