Office of the Historian

837.00/2844: Telegram

The Chargé in Cuba (Reed) to the Secretary of State

Habana, October 2, 1930—11 a.m.
[Received 1:40 p.m.]

118. All morning newspapers carry report that President is sending message to Congress requesting immediate suspension of constitutional guarantees in Habana municipal district. I hope to obtain official confirmation of this before noon.

One of wounded students died last night; every precaution being taken to prevent disorders at funeral this afternoon.

Reed