832.00 Revolutlons/237: Telegram
The Consul General at São Paulo ( Cameron ) to the Secretary of State
[Received 1:45 p.m.]
Night of July 9th revolutionary movement broke out in this city looking toward immediate re-constitutionalization of Brazil, General Isidoro Lopes, chief of 1924 revolution, assuming supreme command and issuing appeal to the people to maintain order. Acting Commander of the military district arrested and replaced by a revolutionary. All Federal military units of the State and Força Publica as well as people unanimously for the movement. Public buildings guarded with machine guns; absolutely no disorder as yet. Shooting clubs and reserves being armed and organized. Federal troops in Matto Grosso reported to have joined movement and their commander expected São Paulo by aeroplane today.