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

File No. 837.00/1327

Consul Wolcott to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

American Consulate,
Caimanera, May 1, 1917—11 a.m.

Personal observation and information from reliable sources indicate Government forces cannot suppress the revolution in this province. Decided lack energetic activity Government troops. Destruction and pillage of American and other property daily occurrence. American forces insufficient in number. Strongly recommend superior force of American marines be sent here with authority pursue revolutionists until subjugated.

Wolcott