Office of the Historian

Ambassador Clayton to the Secretary of State.

American Embassy,
Mexico, March 22, 1905.
No. 2723.]

Sir: Referring to my No. 2711, of the 18th instant, and previous dispatches relative to the massacre of American citizens by the Yaqui Indians in the State of Sonora, I now have the honor to inclose a copy and translation of a note from Minister Mariscal, inclosing a copy of a telegram from the governor of Sonora, copy and translation inclosed, stating that he has always furnished escorts for the employees of the Santo Nino concern when requested to do so, and that he will continue to look out for them.

I have, etc.,

Powell Clayton.
[Inclosure.—Translation.]

The Minister of Foreign Affairs to Ambassador Clayton.

Department of Foreign Affairs,
Mexico, March 17, 1905.

Mr. Ambassador: Referring to the interview we had on the 15th instant by reason of a telegram sent to your excellency by the Department of State of the United States relative to the threatened assassination of the Americans, residents of Santo Niño, Sonora, by the Yaqui Indians, I have the honor to inclose herewith a copy of a telegram from the governor of that statea, stating that he has always furnished due protection to those persons and that he will continue to do so.

I renew, etc.,

Igno. Mariscal.
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