812.00Sonora/507: Telegram
The Vice Consul at Agua Prieta (Jones) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 5—5:02 a.m.]
Rebel aeroplanes continue to bomb Naco several times daily and are drawing lines closer to the town for battle which now seems imminent. Two more bombs have fallen just within American territory without damage, General Topete has again apologized to American authorities. One Federal aeroplane brought down by rebels south of Naco today and two aeroplanes from Mexicali reported to have deserted Federals and joined Topete forces south of Naco. Harry Baker the American injured by rebel bomb in Naco Tuesday is in hospital in Douglas, Arizona, receiving treatment for slight scalp wound and satisfactory settlement has been made with him by Topete’s local representative. Situation otherwise unchanged.