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

File No. 837.00/1360

Minister Gonzales to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

American Legation,
Habana [undated; received May 23, 1917, 3 a.m.]

Reports from all over country show orderly celebration 20th May. Apprehension in Habana kept people indoors till afternoon when immense crowds joined in celebrating inauguration. No disorders or bad feelings. Today liberals of consequence called at Palace and congratulated President. No activity by insurgents or bandits anywhere today.

Gonzales