File No. 812.002/31.
The American Ambassador to the Secretary of State.
Mexico, July 11, 1913—noon.
318. Department’s July 10, 5 p.m.; my 315, July 8, 7 p.m. I understand perfectly the limitations of the relations to maintain with this Government. The specific instructions I desire are in the matter of attending the official reception of the new Minister of Foreign Affairs or joining in such other manifestations which accompany the installation of a new Minister. Absenting myself at this time would be construed as an offensive act. The case was different when, in company with the entire Diplomatic Corps, I attended the De la Barra reception, as none of the Governments had then officially recognized this Government.