Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President, Transmitted to Congress, December 4, 1893

Señor Romero to Mr. Gresham.

[Translation.]

Legation of Mexico,
Washington, November 15, 1893. (Received November 15.)

Mr. Secretary: I have the honor to inform you that I have received, by cable, instructions from Señor Mariscal, secretary of foreign affairs of the United States of Mexico, to report to the Government of the United States of America that during last week some bandits attacked the custom-house at “Las Palomas,” about 90 miles west of Paso del Norte, robbed the funds that were there, and then crossed the river Bravo, taking refuge in the territory of the United States.

It is stated that a band is organizing near Silver City, N. Mex., to make another incursion into Mexico.

For this cause, reserving the communication to you of further details of this affair as soon as they are received, I am instructed to bring these facts to your knowledge, and to request that the Government of the United States will prevent parties arming in its territory for the purpose of attacking Mexico.

Accept, etc.,

M. Romero.