File No. 837.00/1294c
The Secretary of State to Minister Gonzales
Washington, April 4, 1917—5 p.m.
Navy Department informs Department that commander U. S. S. Eagle reports situation at Manatí much improved; that Fernandez has moved towards Nuevitas and his forces dispersed; that conditions for surrender have been requested by them, and that there is no need now for the U. S. S. Birmingham. He states also that reports that Government will hold elections April 9 conflicts with your message that elections are postponed.
U. S. S. Machias reports to Navy that commander Nipe Military Zone has informed him that sufficient federal troops have been supplied to protect place occupied by Machias landing party, which will be withdrawn when assurances are given that Americans are free from danger and that protection supplied is adequate.