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The Minister in Guatemala ( McMillin ) to the Secretary of State

47. A revolution through the Army began at midnight ending five this morning overthrowing Herrera government. Generals Orellana, Lima, and Larrave head a provisional government. President Herrera prisoner in his home. All his Cabinet in military prison. About a dozen killed by police resistance. Many natives arrested. City quiet.

McMillin