Havana, November 16, 1958 - 1 p.m.

508. At conference with Batista November 15, he said members of GOC believe US is intervening in Cuban internal affairs on behalf of rebels because:

A. US not permitting friendly GOC to purchase arms while not officially recognizing a state of civil war or insurgency.

B. Apparent ease with which rebels obtain American arms and ammunition from the US.

Smith

NOTES:

1. Source: Department of State, Central Files, 611.37/11-1658. Confidential; Prior-