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

File No. 837.00/1225

Consul Griffith to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

American Consulate,
Santiago [undated; received March 15, 1917, 7 p.m.]

Transport just landed about 600 Government troops, insufficient to protect city if the marines are withdrawn. Have told Commander Belknap it is advisable to defer landing until the arrival more troops, otherwise city will witness fighting and probably much destruction. Bitter feeling increases against Americans. Cuba President to save lives should grant some sort of armistice immediately.

Griffith