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

The Secretary of State to Minister Fox.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, May 26, 1910.

Department can not credit press dispatch from Guayquil saying warlike preparations continue, and that Gen. Franco is leaving to assume command of Ecuadorian forces. Very discreetly ascertain and report what steps have been taken by Ecuadorian Government to withdraw troops and cease military preparations.

Knox.