Foreign Relations of the United States, 1894, Nicaragua (Mosquito Territory)

No. 68.
Mr. Herbert to Mr. Gresham.

Navy Department,
Washington, July 10, 1894.

Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith a translation of a cipher dispatch received this date from the commanding officer of the U. S. S. Marblehead, at Port Limon, Nicaragua, in regard to the political situation at that place.

Very respectfully, etc.,

H. A. Herbert,
Secretary of the Navy.

[Inclosure in No. 68.]

Commander O’Neil to Mr. Herbert.

[Cablegram.]

Limon, July 10, 1894.

An insurrection has broken out at Bluefields, Nicaragua. Marines and blue jackets on shore at the request of the authorities and the American consul, in order to protect property of American citizens. The authorities of Nicaragua have been overthrown by Mosquito chief. There is less excitement. The situation is improving. I shall withdraw forces within the next few days. The Marblehead leaves to-day Bluefields, Nicaragua.