File No. 812.00/2338.
The Mexican Ambassador to the Secretary of State.
Washington, September 7, 1911.
Excellency: At the interview I had the honor to have on Saturday, the 2d instant, with the Acting Secretary, he had occasion to express to me the desire entertained by the Government of the United States as to the Government of Mexico’s extending to the American citizens residing in that country, and particularly at Torreon, Coahuila, the full protection that may be necessary in the event of disorders taking place during the celebration of the national holidays on the 15th and 16th instant.
[Page 517]I have received information from my Government on the subject, and have the honor to transmit it to your excellency. It is to the effect that the Government of Mexico is giving its attention to the precautions to be taken for the effective protection of foreign life and property and that, according to the reports at hand and in view of the precautions aforesaid, there is reason to hope that there will be no disturbance.
I renew, etc.,