File No. 837.00/1327

Consul Wolcott to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

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