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

File No. 837.00/1105

Minister Gonzales to the Secretary of State

[Telegrams]

American Legation,
Habana, February 18, 1917—11 p.m.

Delivered information and message to President. Said he had ordered two gunboats to Santiago. They would not attempt to enter. Purpose was to prevent escape by sea of deserting soldiers when they were attacked from land side. Expects to move against Santiago within two days. President believes Gómez may attempt to leave country through that port.

Gonzales