Gradual immigration of persons outside the refugee settlement project is welcomed by the Dominican Republic, it was declared today in a statement by Dominican Minister Andres Pastoriza issued in connection with many inquiries received at the Dominican Legation and consulates.
Citing the agreement signed last January between the Dominican Government and the Dominican Republic Settlement Association of New York, looking toward gradual large-scale immigration primarily of agricultural settlers, the statement said:
“Our Government also welcomes the gradual immigration of others than settlers, but must safeguard its national interest by permitting only those immigrants who will not become public charges.
“The Settlement Association has full information as to financial details. My Government also is interested in seeing that such immigrants shall not congregates in any one locality but shall become a part of Dominican life and will aid in enabling such immigrants to find appropriate place for residence throughout our country.
“My Government will welcome the establishment of new productive industries along such lines as may in each individual case be approved by the Government. Naturally, however, it cannot permit destructive competition with our existing industries, particularly it cannot permit the establishment of any small businesses in cities which might threaten harmful or ruinous competition to our own citizens.
“We desire to cooperate constructively with due regard to the development of a healthy and sound life to the immigrants, naturally also with due regard to our national interests and the welfare of our citizens. Particularly, our Government must be protected against the danger of immigrants becoming public charges.”
Full information on immigration possibilities and details involved may be obtained, Senor Pastoriza concluded, from the Dominican Republic Settlement Association, 165 Broadway, New York City.
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