File No. 839.00/895a.
The Secretary of State to the American Minister.
Washington, September 25, 1913.
The Department believes that the blockade should be preserved in order to prevent the revolutionists from becoming emboldened by receiving or hoping to receive from abroad arms, ammunition or supplies.
In regard to Céspedes, to allow revolting governors to retain their posts would seem like rewarding treason; hence it is better that a friend of Céspedes be appointed in his stead in order to avoid a repetition of the recent past.
In the revolting provinces the President should appoint new military commanders of whom he is absolutely sure, since the retention of Horacista governors might otherwise jeopardize peace.
You must insist that there shall be no reprisals and that the revolutionists be given all guaranties.