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

File No. 337.11/411a

The Secretary of State to Minister Gonzales

[Telegrams]

Department of State,
Washington, April 3, 1917, 6 p.m.

Navy Department reports wireless message from U. S. S. Machias that Alto Cedro Sugar Company have decided to abandon their property and requested escort of marines for employees to Preston. Government troops attacked revolutionists last night pumping station Spanish American Mining Company.

U. S. S. Eagle requests more forces to protect American lives and property at Bartle. Rebels operating near Runati. Landing force to protect mills and property at Batey. Burning Galbis and Bartle contrary to orders of Caballero. Guard furnished by U. S. S. Paducah March 28 for Cobre Mine and Agua Dores bridge.

Lansing