Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 6, 1910

Chargé Cresson to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram.]

American Legation,
Lima , April 5, 1910 .

Minister for foreign affairs of Peru has shown me recent cable from Peruvian consul Guayaquil, reporting Peruvian citizens further assaulted, and Peruvian consul Guayaquil to take refuge consul of the United States. Also, reports Peruvian Legation Quito assaulted, and minister for foreign affairs of Peru informed me he has cabled Peruvian minister at Quito he will be permitted to withdraw if there is danger of further outrage. Here large street demonstrations continue. Reserves ordered north. Situation is critical.

Cresson.