File No. 812.00/10054.
The American Consul at Chihuahua to the Secretary of State.
Chihuahua, November 30, 1913—6 p.m.
Constitutionalists under command Francisco Villa defeated Federals on the 26th. Chihuahua abandoned by Federals last night, but Federal commander has left 200 soldiers here to preserve order until the revolutionists arrive, such force having been left under the guaranty of the consuls that their lives should not be put in jeopardy. Villa is being apprised of the guaranty. I am using my good offices to the fullest in the interest of society and humanity, and I am very hopeful that my representations to this end may be respected by the victorious revolutionists.