Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 7, 1911

File No. 812.00/1066.

The American Consul at Nuevo Laredo to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram—Paraphrase.]

Nuevo Laredo, March 26, 1911.

In expectation of an attack the Federal troops were in arms all last night, but they offered no protection to this consulate. On the American side United States troops were on guard to stop passage of revolutionists. What steps must be taken in case consulate is threatened and no protection be given me by Federals? Revolutionists probably not numerous enough to attack, but lawless element will probably join for the chance to rob.

Garrett.