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

File No. 337.11/465

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Department of State,
Washington, April 20, 1917.

United Fruit Company report to Department that 2,000 rebels have camped on the borders of their property and seem to be in aggressive mood.

You are instructed to inform the Cuban Government of the foregoing and request that such troops as may be necessary be sent to the location for its proper protection.

Lansing