Chargé Sleeper to the Secretary of State.
(Mr. Sleeper reports an encounter the night before between forces rural guard and rebels Habana Province, vicinity Mazzora. Government advises rebels dispersed, although reliable unofficial reports to the contrary. Also encounter near Santo Domingo, Santa Clara Province; result unknown. Guerra said to be moving toward Habana. Two bridges burned between towns of Guanajay and Cabanas, Pinar del Rio Province. U. S. S. Des Moines and Dixie arrived same day. He says there is a more hopeful tone since publication President’s letter; possibility of peace. Business interests greatly relieved. Government sympathizers also friends revolution; all manifest confidence in fairness attitude American Government.)