Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 7, 1915

File No. 838.00/1080.

The Secretary of State to Minister Blanchard.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, January 16, 1915.

Following telegram dated today from Consul, Cape Haitien, repeated for your information:

Cannon of alarm announcing adhesion to revolution fired in Cape this morning. Delegate requested consuls to use their influence for preservation of order and for peaceful entry of revolutionary forces, now near city. Consular Corps in written communication request me to ask presence of warship to protect foreign interests.

The Navy Department has ordered the cruiser Washington to proceed immediately to Cape Haitien for the protection of Americans and other foreigners. Washington due to reach Cape Haitien January 20.

Bryan.