Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 2, 1913

File No. 822.00/324.

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American Legation,
Quito, December 15, 1913—5 p.m.

Since my telegram of 1 o’clock the Minister for Foreign Affairs has confirmed all the statements therein except the possibility of bombardment and actual surrender of Esmeraldas. He admits the defeat of the Government forces, of whom [omission] were killed and 130 captured.

Hartman.