File No. 812.00/4895.

The American Consul at Douglas to the Secretary of State.

[Telegrams—Extracts.—Paraphrases.]

My telegram, September 12, 6 p.m. About 8 o’clock a written reply to the note sent to the rebel leader was received, signed by Antonio Rojas, saying that in consideration of the note received and in order to avoid such damages, as well as those which might be caused to noncombatants, he would try to delay the attack upon Aguaprieta until receiving instructions from their headquarters.

Dye.