File No. 839.00/1891
Minister Russell to the Secretary of State
Santo Domingo, July 7, 1916, 9 a.m.
The 4th Regiment of Marines which left Monte Cristi on June 26 reached Santiago last night and entered the town without opposition. Encountering considerable resistance from troops which were strongly entrenched in several places. Our forces from Puerto Plata left along the line of railway to make junction with the 4th Regiment and had several encounters, total casualties on the whole expedition including operation from Puerto Plata, three privates killed, thirteen privates wounded and two officers wounded. Arias has surrendered to Governor of Santiago; his forces were deserting him and the people of North were tired of him. Arias has telegraphed Archbishop requesting permission to come to the capital. This, of course, will not be allowed.