812.00/24364: Telegram
The Consul at Monterey (Bowman) to the Secretary of State
[Received July 18—7:22 p.m.]
At the request of family Pablo Gonzalez who fear foul play I held a conference with General Perez Trevino, military commander, this morning. Trevino exhibited two telegrams from President de la Huerta giving him strict instructions to guarantee Gonzalez absolute protection and he assured me positively that there will be no summary action against Gonzalez. At the same time he stated that the latter must answer very grave charges but that proceedings would be legal. Gonzalez is well treated in the penitentiary and is not (ill?). From confidential sources I am led to believe that the case against Gonzalez is indeed serious but I withhold using name of informant in telegram or mails.
It is believed revolution in this region is being subdued; revolutionary forces have been defeated in every engagement; the forces of Ireneo Villareal are badly dispersed; Osuna never made any headway; Guarjardo is believed without forces; it is reported Ricardo González entered the United States following defeat at Nuevo Laredo; Doctor Rafael Cepeda has not yet accomplished anything. It is significant that the latter conferred with Pablo Gonzalez here immediately before taking the field. A copy to the Embassy.