File No. 837.00/1278
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Habana, March 30, 1917, midnight.
My March 30, 11 a.m. Surrender to Colonel Varona continued today and include entire number of soldiers and all but five officers of the army and rural guard that deserted in Oriente Province. Total military 580; 230 armed civilians and numerous unarmed also surrendered.
Commission from North Central part of province leaves Habana tonight with authority from the President to receive surrender of several revolutionary leaders that section. Prospect of early complete pacification Oriente excellent.
There are two strong rebel contingents remaining in Camaguey, one headed by deserting major from army, other by liberal candidate vice president.