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

File No. 337.11/252

The Secretary of State to Minister Gonzales

[Telegrams]

Department of State,
Washington, March 10, 1917, 3 p.m.

Guantanamo Sugar Company advise resumption of burning and destruction of property their estate which is isolated. They urgently appeal for instant protection for property and lives of employees.

You are instructed to urge upon Cuban Government the need for immediate and adequate guard for this property.

Lansing