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

File No. 838.00/1214.

Chargé Davis to the Secretary of State.

[Telegrams.]

American Legation,
Port au Prince, July 27, 1915—9 a.m.

Uprising in the city this morning at 4.15; heavy firing for two hours which still continues intermittently. Government completely taken by surprise and revolutionists now in partial control of the city. President and a few generals surrounded in the palace. Uprising reported in favor of Charles Zamor but it is impossible under present conditions to verify any report. A large number of soldiers reported killed and wounded. Presence of war vessel advisable.

Davis.