Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 4, 1917

File No. 837.00/1095

Minister Gonzales to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

American Legation,
Habana , February 16, 1917—11 a.m.

The President published proclamation this morning guaranteeing security for all pacific citizens whatever their ideas, antecedents and political affiliations so long as they respect the laws. It is a brief appeal intended to bring from hiding, timid persons who do not wish to revolt.

Gonzales