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

File No. 837.00/1287a

The Secretary of State to Minister Gonzales

[Telegram]

Department of State,
Washington, March 31, 1917—2 p.m.

In order that Legation may be kept informed as to conditions in the eastern end of Cuba as reported by naval officers, U. S. S. Dixie having left Habana and wireless communication being discontinued, the Department will send you daily a summary of conditions. These should be kept before Cuban Government for its information and action to protect American lives and property.

U. S. S. Eagle reports disorder increasing and colonos have gone to mills. Caballero forces moving toward Manatí. Election decreed by Government April 6, and troops to be sent few days before. Grave disorder feared will result. Foreigners are being robbed and maltreated. Unprotected women and children at Galbis, no means of getting away. More protection urgently needed.

Lansing