File No. 312.11/7060.
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M-3198. Denver, Guaymas, reports:
On information just received from American Consul, am sending following telegram to General Dieguez:
The following message has just been received from Esperanza:
“Yesterday afternoon, 9th instant, soldiers fought three-hours battle with Indians estimated 500 strong, along Porfirio Diaz Canal between Esperanza and Corcorit; 200 Indians now on blocks 31, 32, 33, are burning our harvests after carrying away 300 sacks rice and 20 mules, and moving toward unprotected Yaqui Valley experiment station at San Pedro. American colony entirely without military protection. Feel that it is imperative that energetic campaign be inaugurated immediately or Valley will be devastated.”
Owing to the serious danger in the Yaqui Valley, it is now imperative that you send there immediately, and retain there permanently, sufficient military force for the protection of the lives and property of the American and other foreign residents; and acknowledgment of this message is requested, with information as to what action will be taken.
Trench.
I directed Raleigh to proceed Tobari Bay, where she will arrive in the morning, and have instructed Captain of Denver to inform settlers would be at Tobari Bay in case they desire asylum.