File No. 822.00/378.
Minister Hartman to the Secretary of State.
Quito, April 16, 1914, 2 p.m.
I am reliably informed that on April 14, 400 revolutionists captured Ibarra. It is believed by Government officers that the revolutionists will be greatly reenforced by sympathizers between Quito and Ibarra. So much concern is felt among the Government officers regarding the situation that I have been requested by a representative of Mrs. Plaza to receive three of the sons of the President at the Legation in the event of the revolutionists succeeding at Ibarra and marching against Quito. I have promised to receive the refugees and have preparations nearly ready.