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For the information of the Department I forward the following telegram from our Military Attaché in Guayaquil:

January 24—General Plaza has promised me to protect fully the Consulate General and American interests whenever necessary. Commander Bertolette died on his ship this morning. One seaman ashore from yellow fever. More cases suspected. Epidemic of malaria feared on the Yorktown. Very bad sanitary conditions at Guayaquil and will become worse. I strongly recommend withdrawal of the Yorktown and recall of Maryland. There is no necessity for a war vessel here. The Government is in complete control and internal peace assured. Damage to railroad comparatively slight.

Cordier.

Young.