File No. 812.00/8026.
The American Chargé d’Affaires at London to the Secretary of State.
London, July 11, 1913—7 p.m.
16. Sir Edward Grey has made to me the strange but definite statement that the recognition of the Government of Mexico by the British Government was provisional and would terminate in October at Mexican election, when the question of recognition would come up de novo. He said other European Governments’ recognition was similarly provisional. He expressed the hope that United States might see way to give additional strength emanating from similar recognition. I should like to know whether or not there is any information on the subject you wish me to convey informally.