Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 3, 1912

File No. 822.00/252.]

The American Minister to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram.]

Santa Elena, Ecuador,
Not dated; received February 13, 1912.

Request Maryland be held Santa Elena until my arrival Washington, but no objection to temporary trip Panama for supplies provided Yorktown remains Ecuadorian waters during absence Maryland. Strongly urge and recommend Captain Cordier, who is in touch with political situation, remain with warship.

Young.