File No. 812.00/11595.
Consul Canada to the Secretary of State.
Vera Cruz, April 21, 1914, 5 p.m.
Captain Ypiranga has placed himself subject orders Admiral Fletcher and delivered bills of lading, which show munitions of war as reported. He agrees not to leave his position unless driven away by storm and then will remain within reach of guns our ships.
Our men are firing now only when fired at. We prepared flag of truce with message to General Maas to cease firing or our big guns will be used. Now about one thousand marines and blue jackets ashore. Admiral Badger with heavy force due here tonight. All business here suspended since noon.