825.00 Revolutions/201: Telegram
The Ambassador in Chile (Culbertson) to the Secretary of State
[Received 11:17 a.m.]
208. Provisional President Blanche named Cabinet last night headed by Ernesto Barros Jarpa as Minister of the Interior. Barriga continues as Minister of Foreign Affairs. Francisco Mardones is Minister of Finance; Juan Antonio Rios, Minister of Justice; General Otero, Minister of War; Admiral Montalva, Minister of Marine; Gustavo Lira, Minister of Fomento; and Fidel Estay, Minister of Labor.
Merino and his supporters surrendered this morning at Ovalle.
No American interests suffered in this political turnover. Santiago is quiet.
Government has promised Presidential as well as Congressional elections October 30th, maintenance of order and limitation of administration of country to a minimum required for normal conditions until regularly elected Government assumes power.
Constitutional forms were followed in turning over power to Blanche and therefore countries which recognized Dávila will continue relations with the new regime.