File No. 838.00/779.

Minister Smith to the Secretary of State.

[Telegrams.]

The President abdicated at three o’clock and has gone on board German war vessel Vineta. There was much firing and disorder but the city is in charge of civil authorities who assume all responsibility. Montana is preparing to land twenty-seven men as Legation guard. Vineta will do likewise. Revolutionists have not yet entered city but are reported on the way from St. Marco.

Smith
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