File No. 837.00/1419
The Minister in Cuba ( Gonzales) to the Secretary of State
[Telegram]
Habana,
September 26, 1917, noon.
Former President Gomez, leading figure in late revolution who for six months has been confined in penitentiary awaiting trial, has been removed to his country place where he will remain under guard. Board of physicians testified to ex-President’s critical state of health. Mrs. Gomez also ill.
Gonzales