Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 2, 1913

File No. 839.00/874.

The American Minister to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram—Paraphrase.]

U. S. S. Des Moines,
(via wireless).
San Juan, Porto Rico [undated],
(Received September 16, 1913.)

At Monte Cristi on September 15 I explained the attitude of the United States to the Governor and citizens. The province is supporting the Government and I was well received. Sent request to front Government troops not to take offensive. Engagement at Navarrete the 16th reported.

Sullivan.