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\.\· E.m. Long - ARA FOI 820723 RabasaACTION COPYF780011-02.76TELEGRAPH BRANCHRESTRICTED SECURITY,--- INFORMATI Control:4146Ree'd: March 10' 19524:31 p.m.Ho.banaInfossTO:GMD:PRSecretary of State599, March10 DEP/ F T r L"f-.:·riiiJl::!NTEii-l\iV;l::i i;Cr.;, -. '! p.mL. l ;E!DCLNIAC'roS.A,M 'PSB \PAS.S ARMY,IIAF o 1 t:rl:t: r:.c.7e\c.::.E"::: wh:;.:::h apparently began about 4 this morningNAVY, AIR.p.--Gel'.VB::HROLICIAti:.3is at Gamr. Co1·1mbia and is ae;ting as army cl1ief staff:l while Ccl0til, former head Air Force, has agreed serve ar DSDCRndj:J.tant. Col Cantillo states all\mil forces in country w 1tet"lr:.d Batists, Hc·wev'S:r, at least one 1radio station Camaguey -' -.1: broac;uasti;lg in favor Pri.J an hour ago.(. (DGRM t.; f ;·'Small mil forcefifth district Habana under Col Perez Alonso . :1'Preported early thi.s morning be still loyal to govt but nothingC i·' heard rcc .y ar.d appare ;.tno fighting in Habana ;:;o presumabl-:()'it als:: s Joined l"e":o:t.'\' ""' r! 1./,,t\:a ha3 taK'en over Habana practically without oppositi,on.\(J 'Two· t:e m:sorted killed at Pres Palace early this morning.1 ;.About eigh'!:; thi::J morning Palace press secy gave me copy dec lara- r t ion. flllhL.;l:, he sal? P;'io had drawn up in Pres Palace claiming mil 0in pro17lnc:e:sl to govt and exhorting people res:Lst.However .(]I ·Bat:i.sta fm"·:.:e':).::harge· radio stations and dec).aration not to· f\)broadcast. It has just been published by press however.fiPres Prlol ftPa.laoe 8:30.His present whereabouts unknown.-;'o:f Cuban Army under arrest in Batista's finc.aCant::l.lJ.o accepted post adjutant gen after0h f of staff, Caberera, who is one of those'rhe f'ot'I"n.sa:r Hacons·a1tin.gunder a :r.:r e u t .Colls ":.J:at "! Santlago and consular agent at Camaguey report all,quiet. One station Santiago broad east Commie charge US insti-gated revolt to get troops for Korea. Station now off air.CTC ger. strike inPrio forecast.favo :o,., v:Jr) L.Airpo::::t a. ld dockwo:c-k-cors reported ordered out on strike.report;,.;d in cu::.;to':i:!.)\(rPERMANENTRECORD COPY. .·'i ; . :., ., f''.·:·.',:· .il. , . . ·· '· coas t g uar'd'\:.H.Ea rrt,'\CTED Em:CU'R;r:TY lNF:ORMA,TION" This copy must bereturned·t OC/R cent 'ai'files witn .no\ationof action taken Jmujal*i:r:rREPn bcno QF. t MESSAGE IS PROIItBilED·
'If/80011-02.77-2- 599,RESTRICTED SECURITY INFORMATIONMarch 10, l p.m. from Habana.Coastguard cutter NEMESIS in Habana in connection yacht racesreturning Key West shortly. Amer yachts bei encouraged returnhome.Batista has sent me two messages saying he wishes cooperatewith US and that his regime Will fulfill its international obligations.BEAULA.CBA:DGPNOTE:Mr. vlellman (MID) notifd.ed 5:35 p.m . ., 3/10/52 C\'10-M.Relayed to Army, Navy, Air 3/10/52 5 p.m. ClEM*As received.RESTRICTEDSECURI YINFORMATION
IE. . Long - ARA 9/20/78FOI 320723 PahasaDATE':SUBJECT:Batista CouD d 1 Etat in CubaPARTICIPANTS:-C OPIESTO:March 10, 195 2Dr. Espinosa, Minister Counselor, Cuban EmbassyMr Vf ell man, 1-II DARA - l;).r. llitmn; Hr. :MillerMIDllr. Nufer.l:J:l.A - l :i ss Johns tonIn response to Dr. Es·(;inosa 1 s ocuestion, N:r. 1·!ellinaninformed. him of the substance of the reports which hndbeen received from Habr .na indicnting that in most casesthe Embass:;.· could not co:. ::roborate the information received \Dr. Es:tJinosa informed Nr. '.Jellman that he hac1 justhPd. s. telephone conversation 'tvi th Ambassac1or Camejo inthe Lluban F'oreign Office in Habana. Ambassador Camejotold Dr. Espinose. the.t everythinp: \·Jas· very much confusedCamejo stated .that the Foreign lUnister ·Has apparentlyunder e;uard at his home, but he couldn 1 t. confirm this.( .00. 001,.,.,,. 1\)llmon:dHm.,
. .:oor ·Long - ABA - 9/20/78820723 :'.al::asa\d"Jj l!f-;(1ToFROMSUBJECT,J.v J.c:trturanF780011-02. 0 /du ARA - Mr. M Mr. Mille 'f,if;·;r;1MID - Mr. 'i'l ellman{\f.':l ') : ,.'j',"'l }i\.Batista Coup d 1 Etat in CubaVJe .he.ve had confirmation from our Embassy at Habanaof the following:1. The Batist Coup d 1 Etat occurred about 4 a.m. thismorning as far as the Embassy can determine. Batista isapparently in control of all 'the military services in theHabana area (Army, Navy and Air Force) ana. of all strongpoints in that area. By taking over radio and telephonefacilities he has been able to insulate Habana from therest of the ·country, which is quiet and bas only rumorsof the revolution.2. The Palace Press Officer informed Ambassador Beaulacthis.morning that Pr1o had come in from his residence at5:30 a.m. and at 7:15 had left for the Capitol to try toassemble a legislature. Neither the Press Officer northe Embassy had any further inforwation at that time(9:50a.m.) of the whereabouts of the President. ThePalace Press Officer also stated that two military offic erehad been killed in the Palace. He also s ei d that the President .he.d issued a statement but had not been able to getit out over the radio. The statement i.vas epparently thatArmy commanders in the provinces had assured him of theirloyalty. The Embassy could not vouch for the accuracyof these statements by the Palace Press Officer.03. The Foreign Minister, Senchez Arango, was underhouse arrest.011\)4. Hevia had sent his Diplomatic Aide to the Embassyto state that it would be very convenient if Vlashingtonmade. a statement that it does not recognize militarycoups d 1 etat. Tom Crain repli d that we would be watchingdevelopments closely.5. In Habana the situation was quiet. At 94Troisuch as Punte. and Chorera, mcmy armed sa 1.o ·were 1n evidence but were in relaxed attitucLes. :0 \point ,TheId"
F780011-02.86RESTRIGT.8D-2r-The press contains addi tionnl reports that thePresident and cabinet members were under arrest, andthat the Presidential Palace was being turned over toBatista. 'rhere has been no confirmation as yet fromthe Embassy of these reports. The press also reportsthat a Batista man is in command of Fort Cabanas whoseguns dominate the capital and also the National Police.The press also states that the Army had taken over theinternatione.l airport at Rc'lncho Boyeros cmd that noplanes were being-permitted to leave, although inbound. flights continued.The press reported.but could not confirm that Batistahad issued Bn order suspending Consti tut·ionguaranteesfor 45. day f?.Further communicationsthe Embassy may confirms orne of the above press reports and will be trcmsmittedto you as soon as received.ARA:MID: lman:dwm
E.m. Lonq - ARA - 9/20/78FOI C20723 PahasaVJ)tce 1v1emoranARA - M;p-;;·FROMM Mr. MillTOMID - Mr. \.fellmanISUBJECT·Ambassador Beaulac gave me the follOitJing additionalinformation by telephone at 2:15p.m.:1.tista seems to .have the· situation irJell in handin Habana. He is in control'of the Riace, has announcedthe names of his cabinet Ctvi th the posi tj.on of Presidentsu:1c1 Prime Minister left vacant), and b :s reportedly issuedn decree suspendi.»g Consti tutionCJ.l guarantees for 45 days.Batista 1 ·s lvJ:inis ter of State is 'Eilleterio Santovenia. Moreover, he appears to have gainecl support of Army detach, me nts all over the islend, not merely in Habana.2. Prio has not been heard from since he left thePalace at 8:30 a.m.(Immigration has just informed usthat he is expected momentarily in Miami.) Sanchez Arangocontinues under house arrest.3. Batista s sent word to Ambassador Beaulac thathe wants to cooperate with the United States end 1-villrespect Cuba 1 s internatiomil obligations.04. Batista is. speaking to the Cuban people at 4 p.m.0this afternoon.( I1'-1:;.5. Although the situation. is quiet in Habana, the doCiksndport workers have gone on strike against the revolt ru1d'1·there are speeches both for Prio anc1. forista at the' University.6. The Cub;m nrm ee. forces have taken over ,,,ri th ;rea tjubilation. ,. ,-c;ocoen;.JtVccHias Johnston;{t ;:.-· J!.tf .t'.' X Uh i : 1 t : , ,' :··;" h.0(fl.(.).("''"'· .-.,.,. IRESTRICTEDARA:NID:w .Dt-)JI
E.T. LongFOI !:'20723'ARA - 9/20/78Rabas r?Boo11-o ssTELE FHONEMemorandum of; C.:OnversationDATE:SUBJECT:March 10, 1952(9: 50 a.m.)Batista Coup d I Stat in HabanaPARTICIPANTS:rom Crain, American Embassy, Habana:Mr. Hellman, MID1ARA - Ivlr. Mann; Hr. HillerAR.l - Mies JohnstoniUD - Mr. NuferCOPIES TO:lvlr. Crain informed Hr. i··iellman that the Embassy hodc led Santic .go de Cuba and Cflmaguey e.nd everythine; isqulet there, although tbey have heard rumors of thingshai ,ening in Habana.As far as the Embassy can ascertaintile coup d 1 etat took place about 4 a.m. this morning.Batisis supposto be in control at Camp Colombia.All four generalq including the Chief of Staff, areunder ctrrest and at Batista. 1 s farm. The head of the Air(Jl1:1),i?orce is supposed t,o be at his horne under arrest. The0Army and Navy in Habano at least seem to have gone over01to Batista, incluo.ing Cabanas. Tabernilla, v1ho was at1\)one time Inspector General of the Army and commeJ1dingofficer of the 7th Artillery Reeifuent, is reported incomm[md at Cabanas.rl'he man that U'l.S there must beunder arrest ·or has gone over. Apparently the 5th Regiment has not inclicn ted Vlhich way it is go, but as itis only c. bout a battalion it l·muldn 1 t make much .ifference Off eipoke . Credn stated that the Palaceessto Amb8. s sac1or Beaulac anC! told hlm that Pr:l o c i · froms resiclence at 5:30 this morning, that7:l Uhe eftto .':0 to the Capitol to f\sse111ble a 1slature. R3The PressOfficer hadn 1 t seen the President since then and doesn 1 tlmo1.v lf he ever got there. Tlwre is no rumor or informationof any personal harm to Pr:lo.Embassy heard just0recently that a vJhi te flag, had gone up over the Palace,.!Cbut"'-.;.\; i () l J .:.)I'-:.,)c\l
-2r--but ha6 not yet been able to check. T'ne Ambassador wastold by the Palace Press O:.'ficer that t't'lO military officershad been killed in the Pc.U.uce. ll.r. Crain said that theEmbassy could not guarc.mtee the accuracy of that statement.The Press Officer tolQ the Ambassador that the Presidenthad issued c:. statement but that he ctm 1 t get it out overthe r2dio. The rc dio stations are sencinc out only music;no ne;,.:s. Apparently the Presictent 1 s statement was to theeffect the t the Army commanders in the provinces hao.rtspured him of their loyalty but he can't get the statement out to the people.The Foreign l linisfcr, Sanchez Arango, was appar ntlythe first man arrested t is mornine. He is under housearrest Th ,,.friole cabinet 'HE,s out, although Prime MinisterC?rcns· se'id tho.t he uould continue in office until thePresident chose a succesEwr. The Embassy thought thatGans lr:as just disgruntled because he hnc:L been left out ofEt senator ship CMdid.acy.UrJon resigning he made R statement the.t he had nothint to s:::w yet in res ::onse to a ouestion vJhether he ' Jas breakingth President Pr1o.Carlos Hevis. is near his home, but nothinE :; hasened. to hirE yet. Hevia sent nl s Diplor.m tic Aide,j/:L(:ueroo., to the ErJbassy, to tell the la.tter that it -vrouldbe very convenient lf .1 Pshinp:tona st2tement to the ---.:.effect that it does not recognize military coups d 1 etat.Craln saici. that he hao. ir.formed him that we v-Jill be v-:atchlngC:l.evelopments.1The Ambassador bns been very busy getting infor1:1ationsince 5 a.m. this rnornin,o·. Mr. Crain stateo. there ivas verylittle traffic P.nd absolutely no excitement v-Jhen 11e came ·into t01.-m. The Puntawas full of sailors manninp· theramnarts i·ri th rifles.At Chorera sailors sat around inarm- chairs e.nd. taking it easy.· There is a fairly relaxed,.-,attitude. Vihether or not thi ; is I'll accomplished factthe Embassy CP.nnot tell, but it seems to be an accompli eelfact.In response to l"ir. Wellman 1 s resnonse, Mr. CrainBtated that the telephone and telegra;·:h systems are open.He sai c1 that the Army has ten over both the radio andtele·qhone systems and that, their telephone conversation1:e.s undoubtedly beinc; monitored.
jf ·., f:\? r s rJ?C :EID ;· :. , IBIIIIIIIIII---11!111 i J:! E MEN"t : StA.fi., E.T.: · f/80011-0 90'\Long- ARA-FO I 3 2 07 2 3P.a bas aTELEPHONEV1emoranc::lum ol Conversation!"'DATE:··SUBJECT:Batista Coup d 1 Etat in CubaPARTICIPANTS:Gef'IES TO:lv:larch 10, 1952.Ambassa.dor BeaulacIvlr. \lellman, EIDAR.A 1·1ann; lvlr. KillerNID - Mr. Nufer,.ARA - l liss JohnstonAmbascador Be:::n.1lr:.c teler,honed lil.r. ·,rellman at 6:30 a.m:.,to s tEJte thE t the Embassy ha-2J. recei vreports 1.vhich 1-vereprobably true th2t a bloodless coup d 1 etB.t had beenexecuted in Habana. Hecl. thnt it uas reported thatex-Pre dent Batista uas in control of Crllnp Columbia andthat President Prio \JEtS out. He sEJid that tl eorts ::ere based on information from tvro sources: (1) aUP uress correspondent who hao communicated with iromCrain; and (2) -nn officer of the United Str.tes NavalMission l'i!ho hnd obtained this informr1.tion from oneCalder6n in the Navy D nartment.00.CN 001Ambass 1dor Beaulc:tc reCluested. that this information.--J\)be transmitted to the United States Army, Navy and AirF'orce authorities. (lJlr. iellman communicated this information at nbout 7:30 a.m. to Colonel Sharp of Army Intelie:ence upon advice of Colonel Sharkey, a.nd at ColonelSharp 1 s request repeateo. it to Colonyl Pod, DutyOfficer at the Pentagon. ColonPil1iod statedthat hehad a similar report l'rom General Bplling nndso hadseen n UP dispatch. He asked if Mr. Wellman could confirmthe informntfon that Ambassador Beaulac had asked theS.ervice Attaches to remnin in\ ouarters.lvfr. 1:!ellman'saio. that he could not do so./Ambassador'·I!·
'\RESTRICTL:D-2-Ambassador Beaulac said that someone in the newf'actiori would probably be approaching him iil.d that he·Hould eventually require instructions.Ambessacior Beaula.c pointed out that some personsmi.gil t attempt to establish a connection bet1'1Teen thiscoup d 1 etat anct the signature on Mareh 7 of the militarygrant aid agreement with Cuba. He said that the Department should be consio.erinv ,,nat its position would be onthis.-AmbasBo.dor' Be. mlac recommencleo that the uroj ectedvisit of the Courier to Haba'na be cancelled in vie"'ftv ofthese developments.Prior to coming to the office, l·1r. \IJellman informedMr. Miller,- Ivlr. Hn.nn, Mr. Nufer, Mr. Rubottom and Mr.Jamison of the substance of the communication from theAmb['ssaclor.AHA:rHD:llman: d1.vm\
E.T. Long- ARA- 9/20/78FOI 22 723 Rabasa101""'j -()C)9?f .I 8 . !U ,J, .TELEPHOEEMemorandum of/Conversation.DATE: March 10, 19522:15 p . m.sta Caul) c1 1 .i:tat in CubaSUBJECT:AmbF.J.ssac1or BeaulE' cMr. elloan, MIDPARTICIPANTS:COPIES TO:.Alt.'\ - Hr. l'. 1ar.n; Hr. NillerHIDlh,. :-Juf er· .t\RA ·- 1-ii-Ss J ol1hs tonAmbassador Beaulac stated there is a telegram on itsn01.von this matter. He said. that Batis.ta seemed to bevery cJell in control ::'. s far 8.s Habana is concerned andsDossession of the Palace . He stated that military ctetachrnents tln·ow:;hou c the island have nm: t:.';iven Batista their -.!support.g c ·'-,.,.J'IUHY .The Ambassactor stated there is no cHsorder except0.for opeeches reported in the Uni versi.ty grounds. The D ( )Amb ss cl. r hn "been" told that som of them are o: behalf0of Bat1sta ano some on·behRlf of Prio. He sni d uhat·1 !ll.,about tvw hours R.[!;O t:1e1,e Hes one radio s tB tion in Camaguey-o f.Nthat was broadcasting on behalf of President Prio. There 1\·:as also n station from San tic;igo broacl.castinc; on ·behalf of (::',the cotri'Tlunists t"nd. claiming thot the U.f . he.c1 done nll ; 0this J.n orc er to e:et troo·ps for Korea.01&;Ambassndor Beaulacct that BatistH hn.d Mnouncedthe forn1.1.tion of a cabinet and avee fo Diving n'lmes:Presidency ar.:.d Prime Jvlinister vacantF'inance - Garcia ReyneryEducation -.Andres Rivero AgueroAgriculture - Alfredo JacominoInterior - Re.m6n HermidoJustice - Miguel Angel CespedesState. ''·(':1f\)
F'/80011-0293RESTHIGTED---------2-Strite --Emeterio SantoveniaCommerce - REtfael Santos JimenezCommunicnti-ons - Oscar de la TorreDefense Colacho PerezHealth - Enriaue Splflo.ri )'asPublic :liorks .::lVIendirmci :\Secretary of the Presidency Morales iel CastilloLal")or -- Marino L ez Blancoi:UUbnssador 3eaulac asked that the I!avy Department holdu:p visits of vvarships to quba,. He sDid that no Americ :ms\Jere in trouble.F1r. - iellme.n askeo. if the LI:mbassy had confirmation thatPresident Prio nn d his cabinet are under arrest. The Ambassador repli.e0 that Prio, accolilpB.nieCi by his brother, Francisco,an Army colonel, and one otl'Ler pe1·son, left the Palace bycar at 8: 30 n.m. this mornin&.:;.The Embassy has no idea ·wherethey went.1The Alnbc:tssador stntetl that Alerta, the only paperKhich had· appeared todp y, had !mblished a statement rethe decree sus ,)end.ing Cons ti tu ti onal guarantees for 45 days.Batiota is giva speech this afternoon at 4 p.m.The Ambassador informed Mr. · iellman t mt the Coast Guardshi q Nemesis and· the yschts have been advised to return.'"""The Ambassador stated the port and dock ',writers areon strike against the revolt.Mr. Wellm n as ed.lfSa a 3 rigas as.ProvisionalBatista plans to install Carlos .President.TILe Ambassador repliedthe.t he 'tvouldn 1 t oe surprised if it 't'iere true but thatthere 'is no announcement of it yet.N.r. Vi'ellman inform eeL the Ambassador thn t the Departm'ent is being pressed for a. statement to the press Emdthat some statement lvill have to be mo. de later today. Hecai·d that the Deuartment hnd restricted itself to sayingto the press this illorninc that the reports were too fragmentary to make any statement.rrhe Ambassador stated that Batista had sent a messageto him stating that he wnnts to cooperate 1-,rith the UnitedStates and 1·1ill respect Cuba 1 s interno.tional obligations.Ambassador Beaulac said he would call l r. ':;ellmannsain this afternoon after-Batista 1 s speech.He
f78U01l-0294RES'rRICTEDHe stated that the Cuban Army had takenrover withc;reat jubilation; the soldiers ,,iere cheering, etc.Mr. '.fellmnn asked if Scmchez Arango 1vere the onlycabinet minister under arrest.· Ambassador Beaulac statedhe hadn 1 t heard of a.ny others being unuer arrest. He saidthat Sanchez Aranc;o had sent him a mee that he 1.vas1.mrribecause the military assistance agreement hadn 1 tbeen sent to the United Nations.ARA: IID:llnmn: d"tvm
Jl.RI\ 9/20/78RabasaF.T. Long-FOI 8207230\ lR!!STR f ''"· rDC/ ·/i ·D w1 · ,/ 4* [JTELEPHONEMemoranJvm of; Conversation{A. tF780011-02,95,.DATE:March 10, 19526:35 p.m.Batista 1 s Address to Cuban NationSUBJECT:PARTICIPANTS:Ambassador BeaulacMr. Hellman, MIDARA - Mr. Mann; Mr. MillerMID - Mr. Nuf.erARA - Miss JohnstonDRA-edPIES TO:Ambassador Beaulac first called at 6 n.m. to state. that Batista had just begun to speak. He saic1 thatthere \vas no particular change since the afternoon c::;ndthat the country seemed 'to be under the control of Batism . .?rAmbassador Beaul8.C tele1)honed again at 6:35 p.m.to give the Department the subste ce of Batista's addres as follows:gcl-'00.'iBatista hP.d been farced by circumstances to take over control of Cuba. ·His action was a peace-gesture and he had no ambition.Hereferred on the other hand !"·to his otm honest ele0-.;lons i.n 1944 and to the dishonesty6.--, 0and crime of the Frio Administration ,,,!hich had brought[!l01the country to the verge of chaos.·1\)He charged tl:la t Prio hEtd intended to suspend elections.on April 15 bee? use his candidate could not Hin. He alsocharged.'that a series of attempts against the lives ofvarious, persons was to be made. He said that he vwulP. giveG arantees of order, progress and justice. V'iBatista pledged that' Cuba would carry out her obligations under United Nations ac;reements and under treaties.and pacts of international character.Ambassador()(.! .v'."- tiIc'
f'/80011-0296RESTRICTED-2('Ambassador Beaulac stated that as far as the Embassyl).nO't-JS no one had been named President yet.He said thatthe press secretary of the Palace was repo:t·ted to havestated that Saladrigas had been named President. There wasno confirmation of this and also no ,confirmation of areport that Salad.rieas had refused to become President.Ambassador Beaulac stated tho. the press had statedBatista vwuld. become Prime Minister but that he had saidnothine about it in his speech./--Ambassador Beaulac asked Mr. Vfellman vJhat he knewabout a UP release that the State Denartment had announcedthe arrival of Frio at 11\liami. Hr. vfellman stated he ·knewnothing about any such release but informed AmbassadorBeaulac that the,. Immigration and Naturalization Servicehad requested. the Department 1 s recommendation regardingthe admission of Prio who was expected in Miami withoutdocuments. Mr. '.!ellman told the Ambassa.dor that theDepartment had recommended tha.t he be admitted as apolitical refugee. Ambassador Beauletc concurred.Ambassador Beaulac stated that he u has it fromod sources that all enlisted men in the Army, Navyand police . have been informed that their pay will beraised by 50 per month.Ambassador Beaulac reported thnt everything HasHe said that Camaguey \vas quiet and that a Friovolonel had been replaced by a Batista Colonel there.He said there had been no communication with Santiagosince that morning. He said that everything was quietat Nicaro. uiet.Ambassador Beaulac repeated that the events of theday had come r:.s a complete surprise to everyone there.ARA:l:HD:ellman:dwm
E. .L ng- ARA - 9/20/78FOI 220723 abasaf/80011-02.8026TELEGRAPH BRANCH3/11/52, 8:40 a.m.RESTRICTED SECURITY INFORMATION OO R.,.R E C T ED C O P YControl:WoaARAInfoRe&'d;FROI: HabanassD:Secretary of StateGSAM10:604, March 10, 5. p.m.4183March 10,··7135 p.m p:, iOLICIADCRDCRMEuDCLNIACTMujal's arrest ordered but he fled. He sent request to .thisEmb far asylum which was declined. Ruben de Lean farmerMinister Defense called an telephone to say he was coming toEmb to speak to me but never showed up. Consuls agent Taitin Camaguey reports colonel in charge garrison there said .prior twa p.m. he was supporting constitution and Prio. Sugar g Lworkers Camaguey province proceeding Camaguey tonight recei ve1 ?a t;orders from syndicate leaders.w t;· C)Batista broadcast which was announced.for 4 p.m., has not yettaken place which may reflect difficulty filling post ofprovjsiondl President although Palace press officer has saidSaladrigas accepted. Nevertheless, this not announced overradio and one rum.or is he declined.CJ .Ng.J. .o't:l 0 0 'tJ:j(N l ;I g;qNo recent news from Santiago, Habana quiet.- c ',Oci'BEAULAC(ll "jSW:JRLNote:Mr. Wellman (MID) notified 8:40 p.m., 3/10/52 -CWO-M./'·"' 1!!I ','}f;ifjXi1 · ;.; .RESTRICTED SECURITY INFORMATION ···. .RECOID ctJPY This copy must be returned to OC/R central files w1th notation of actron taken PERMANENT;"''. IEPIItmiiCTION Of TillSMESSAGE IS PROHIBI11D'l
IACTION COPYIIIIIB:ss605, March 10, 6 p.mOLJ:.ARJ.IYDEPf\RTMENT UFDUF:Et' U -T!-:,-r ::Oi INTER-Al'v1EHICi\N Af F!\11\; :,GSAMpCIASecretary of Statel .JPRIORITY.\.AIRConsular Agent Tate telel'ftiOtU:!tl""':trom Camaguey as f'ols: -NAVY"Colonel who this morning announced support of' Prio remov.edand succeeded by a Lt Colonel who s pports Batista. Armygarrison Camaguey now for Batista.DCR - DCRMMeeting workers scheduled this af'ternoon was prohibited.Army ordered stores reopen and striking bus drivers resumeoperation busses.Of'f'ice employes Consolidated Railways on strike and lineworkerz threaten strike. Local labor leaders called onsugar workers to stri e tonight but did not (repeat not)know if' order will be carried out . "BEAULACBA:MAM.·l1''}'J' PERMANENT1RECORD COPYRESTRICTED SECURITYINFOR TION This copy must be returned to DC/R central files W,[th notation of action taken
E.T. Long FOI 820723TELEGRAPH BRANCHAcliooUNCLASSIFIEDF780011-02 82.A.h:.VIntossuSAlVlI',SBpJIAJiOl,JC Ti-'1:--.AR\VC{A.IRNP,:V;:(.C: T1'IX FMFROM:TO:Control:Rec'd:oc'F;f.R'TM f r -T"'O'F· :; -["'"''"' GUREAU 0 Ha ban aSecrety:ry of StatNO:430CSMa rc h 11 , 19 522 ol. a om/0INTER-AMEHlCAN A FJ\tHs607, Ma rc:h 10NIACT.Ba.t is ta add res sed Cuban peop1'e nationwide b.oolt:up six p.m.,today from Camp Colombia Said sought not power but peaceand end graft and erime which impossi.bl.e continue tolerate;said Prio, lacking confiden e his candidate (Hevia) wouldwin, p1anned numerous attempts against persons lives suspendelection Apri.l 15 and perpetuate self in powero Batista saidwould establish regime based on order progress justice; aidgovernment would remain i.n power only for ti.me indi.spensi.bleachieve those ends then hold election; said revolutionarymovement respected al1 United Nations commi.tm.ents and wouldfu.l.fi.ll all agreements, pacts , obligati.ons and interr. a.tiona1treaties. He asked support people and press. New Mi.nisterEducati.cn announced all schools reopen tomorrowo NationalAirl:Lnes announeed resumption normal servi.ces to United States·D,;j 0 t::!tomorro-w ".,. m o,.::. -t:BEAULAC1:0 -;jlll SMD RMO001I\)II)PERMANENTRECORD COPY This copy must be returnedto DC/R central files with otation of action taken REPRODUCTION OF THISMESSAGE IS rROiiiBIT D
E.T. Long - APA - 9/20/73820723 ?abasa OIF780011-0283Control: 4305R :MarCh ll, 1952DEPARTh'i Ei7-f"''OfC::7r :l [2:04 a.m.moM: H be.n ahdossGSAMBUREJ,U U ---- TO:Secretary of Sta e INTER-AMEFIICANNO:.Af-f.L\IL s608 March 10.PSB ·pliAOLICJ.AARMYAIR--NAVYOCROORMNIACTControlled Radio announced tonight Batista new Prime Minister GeneralFrancisco Tabanilla new Army Chief of Staff;latte:r commanded Cabanasfortress in former Batista :regime,Was announced also salaries policemen :raised to 150 pesos and army andnavy enlisted men up 10 pesps per month.BEAULACJAK:CWW(,r.j(·() c .-.J0----co :· ·Ulc I:J'J(ll,i 1() mr::1ro!;.' .0·c.n[\) PEIMAN NlRECORD COPY; ' ( ; , ,,., "·' .;2t:, ··:., , ,fJNCLASS.irtED This copy must be returned to DC/R central files with notation of action taken REPRODUCTION Of THISMESSAGE IS ODHIBIUD:r
E.T. Long - AP .- 9/20/78POI 820723 nabasaACTION COPYF780011-02.79.'·Control: 4151"-.DUIT.:' INTER-.t\1\'l[h:Li"·: .\ Ret d::,FIOI:H:abanaInfo10:G'SAMp10: · 602, March 10.OLIARMYAIRNAVYOCR-'"":OCRM :47L.,,'Secretary of StatessCIA." Ji --·---::.-·.-·-·-----""""''' arch10, 1952/,/1. ·-·· ., .Controlled radio announces following cabinet: State: EmeterioSantovenia; Defense: · 'Nicolas Perez; Interior: Ramon Hermida;Justtce: Miguel Angel Cespedes; 'Finance: Justo Garcia Reynery;Education: Andres Rivero Aguero; Commerce: Rafael SantosJimenez; Communications: ·Oscar de la Torre; Propaganda:· Ernestode la Fe; Labor: , Mario Lopez Blanco; Health: Enrique Saladrigas;Agriculture.: Alfredo Jacomino; Public ·Works: Jose A. Mendigutia;Secretary to President: Andres Domingo Morales del Castillo.BEAULACAB:KLNOTE:Mr. Wellman (MID) notified 5:55 p.m. 3/10/52 .CWO-M001I\)'"'I):r:J) PERMANENTRECORD COPY This copy must be returned to OC/R central files with notation of action taken IEPIODKTIOI Of liDSIESSAGE IS PROHIBIIDJ ,I
E.,.,.,. Long -F·.EA -FOI C20723Rabasa.!S-M9F78001 -0 78--------ARA ------ · '·FIOI:&lidon:ssGSAJlACTION COPYTELEGRAPH BRANCHSECtJRIT ItfFORMATIOltRESTRICTEDControl: 41'90 .r--.,., : :::-::-::::: ;·· ·;·: :·. ,, :1 Ma rah 1 o,UUI' i: JUHabanaSecretary of Stat\;,INTER-1\\ViEH!Ctl 1\i '-· .ih',ri4:44 p.m.1952601, March 10, 3 p.mPSBp !ARNI.ACT .ARm':4.· He has made st8tement promisingmaintenance order, aompliatlae internatl obligations, announcing suspension constitutional guarantees 45 ays.·NAVYGrau arrested bl7'1lavy and ·taken Camp Columbia whereourC!IAAIROORDORMBatiste will broadcast atreleased him.Batist (1)UlWhf::l"eabouts Prio etill unknc:Mn. Presidential Palace anapl.esuw.r:ibly all other govt buildings HalJan ih charge "revolutlor::ary govt of Gen Batista".,, .0§t:1'" !::dB:tQ'i!:'Vf-'Despite numerous rumors Carlos Salad igas w1d be named acting Pres no artnounaem.ent to that effect hss been made.City quiet.:SEAULACAB:RAW!tOTE:Mr. Wellman (M:tl ) notified 5:35 p.m., 3/10/52, CWO-M . 0 ;(J1tJ )\j PERMANENTRECORD COPYRES'l'BICTED SECDRITY mFORMATIOlM. This copy must be returned to DC/R central files with notation of action taken .IfII
EMBAJADA DE CUBAWASHINGTON, 0, C,IUJ.\Cp::z: uzV')ClLwe::::: Ul'[\L 'P.ttOGLAM11. SOBJiE LOS P.ttOPOSITOS Y ES 11'ATU'l'OS; 10wiJ.l!:L NUEvO GOBIE!tNO()oooC\: (0::c::., ro(I)t.d:;,".IIc:r::. r,I JI'"La Junta Hevolucionaria ha resuelto que asumala Jefatura del Estado y que me haga cargo de organizar y,1,. ').dirigir los Poderes Ejecutivo y Legislative, resignando en. ··-· al. mi, asesorado por el Gonsej6 de Ministros, todos sus poderes y 1'unciones.J.d notiricAdo por la propia Junta hevolucionaria.0.dente saliente para el dia 15 de abril proximo, con objeto(\!Ide evitar la decision electoral senalada para el primeroano,a cuyo hecho se une el hondo0tni' :)malestar de todas las autoridades civiles, los institutesmilitares y la opinion publica por la connivencia de altosjefes del Gob ierno, con conocidos delincuent es., "nepetidas veces adverti al ex-presiden;! to 'Gar los Prio Socarras la gravedad de la sit uaci6n q c abasu ligera acti tud echando de lado la majestad del( ') dermo-derador y de solidaridad nacional que le venia impuesto porla Constitucion, y lejos de atender a la voz que lo llamabaal cumplimiento d'e su deber, cada dia tomaba mayores relieves su disolvente actuaci6n, convirtiendose de heche en eleje y centro de. I odassorganizando al pais IJ,.,las perturbaciones que han venido de- 1/.1('\! la inminencia de un Golpe de l!:stado i'raguado por el Presi-;'de junio ctel corriente7&r; I"He aceptado el imperioso mandata despuAs dehab rsemet,:j0 "'·i',.,.c
'I f/80011-02.77 RESTRICTED SECURITY INFORMATION -2- 599, March 10, l p.m. from Habana.Coastguard cutter NEMESIS in Habana in connection yacht races returning Key West shortly. Amer yachts bei encouraged return home. Batista has sent me two messages saying he wishes cooperate
