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

File No. 837.00/1128

Minister Gonzales to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

American Legation,
Habana, February 23, 1917. midnight.

Consul at Santiago reports newspapers refused to publish statement of attitude Government of the United States in present situation. He notified rebel officials and posted telegrams.

Military commander notified Royal Bank of Canada he will confiscate funds if necessary. Many persons have requested asylum at the Consulate. At Guantanamo City several persons protected by Consular Agent. No disorder there but banks closed, being unable to get funds. Consul at Santiago considers life arid property guaranteed by war vessels only.

Gonzales