Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 8, 1914

File No. 822.00/336.

Consular Agent Hedian to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram.]

Esmeraldas , [ undated ; received February 10, 1914].

Commander Government forces notifies Consul Esmeraldas will bombard city to-day 5.50. If not prevented suffering noncombatants will be horrible. No facilities available to leave. Useless destruction property will cause destitution which will require outside help. Warship desirable.

Hedian

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