Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 3, 1912

File No. 812.00/2771.

The Secretary of War to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram.—Extract.]

War Department,
Washington, February 12, 1912.

Following telegram * * * from commanding general central division dated Chicago, Ill., February 11, 1912, repeated for your information:

Steever wires to department headquarters, 10th: “Turned Mexican prisoners, captured Noria, over to proper civil authorities. Retained arms and mounts at request Mexican consul, who claims belong to his Government. Recommend they be delivered to him. * * *”

Potts, Commanding.

Henry L. Stimson.