File No. 337.11/357
Minister Gonzales to the Secretary of State
Habana, March 27, 1917, 11 p.m.
Official Cuba Company reported to-day destruction 25,000,000 arrobas cane at Jobabo, Oriente Province, on 18th. He asked protection mill and 60,000 bags sugar stored there. Cuban Government reports forces arriving Jobabo to-day.
President Menocal says on 10th instant he despatched troop of cavalry to protect Jobabo. It was met at Elia ten miles from mill by the manager who requested soldiers to remain at Elia as he felt sure safety of property having agreement with rebels they would not destroy cane if he proceeded to Francisco where there were marines and asked for American intervention. Soldiers complied.