File No. 837.00/1249
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Habana, March 21, 1917, 10 a.m.
At Arroyo Hondo, Camaguey Province, yesterday Colonel Pujol struck large band of rebels under General Caballero, former Governor of Province. Rebels left 27 dead, 67 horses, miscellaneous arms on the field; Government lost 2 wounded.
One detachment 50 men sent to relief of American colony La Gloria has returned to Camaguey, leaving 100 men there. This detachment struck several robbing bands in the hills in vicinity, killing 18. La Gloria is quiet.
Twenty-seven more deserting soldiers have surrendered Federal commander Santiago and 8 in Camaguey.
General Carlos Giras, member of Congress, and a general in the 1906 revolution, surrendered with few men in Pinar del Rio.
Rebel Colonel Eudalido de Feria with several other prominent revolutionists sought asylum on gunboat Machias, north coast of Oriente Province, and with approval of Federal Colonel Varona will be permitted to leave country on the first outgoing ship.
Wholesale surrender of leaders with armed men possible in Camaguey Province. Government representative at Guantanamo reports confidential message from commander 160 rural guards in that district. He is waiting opportunity join federal forces with men and has been endeavoring to prevent destruction property by followers of Rigoberto Fernandez.