Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 6, 1910

Minister Fox to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram.]

American Legation,
Quito, June 13, 1910.

The Government of Ecuador having withdrawn its troops to Huigra Alausi Guanote Pasaje and other points on line of railways, has been informed that Peru has landed great quantity of heavy artillery at Tumbez and is mounting same into position and otherwise is making strenuous preparations for war. The President of Ecuador and cabinet ministers deeply concerned.

I am expecting prompt action on the part of Ecuador.

Fox.