812.00 Colima/5: Telegram
The Vice Consul at Manzanillo (Mall) to the Secretary of State
Manzanillo, May 25,
1928—10 p.m.
[Received May 27—7:33 a.m.]
[Received May 27—7:33 a.m.]
Three hundred and fifty revolutionists attacked Manzanillo yesterday morning, 7 o’clock. They actually entered and took possession of Manzanillo at 4 o’clock, afternoon. Three hundred and fifty Federal troops under command of Charis, Chief of Military Operations, accompanied by Governor of the State, arrived here a little after 4 and a heated battle took place, 12 hours’ actual fighting. Revolutionists were repelled. Casualties not yet known. Consulate and staff and all Americans safe. Report by mail. Embassy informed.
Mall