File No. 812.00/5504.
The American Chargé d’Affaires to the Secretary of State.
Mexico, November 15, 1912—2 p.m.
All communications north of Acapulco are in rebel hands/Conditions in Guerrero are very serious and increasing. Maryland has left. I advise immediate dispatch to Acapulco of a war vessel to [Page 869] remain until Federal Government regains some semblance of control.
Congress is apparently firmly determined to be independent of Executive control. Gustavo Madero is strengthening himself in every way. Cabinet is split over latest political developments, and recent apparent strength of administration is disappearing.
Minister of Trade and Commerce is informing Americans that it is impossible to protect their interests, as he naturally prefers to protect Mexican interests rather than foreign, and that everyone’s first duty was to protect himself instead of relying on the Government.