Office of the Historian

File No. 412.00/22.

The American Chargé d’Affaires to the Secretary of State.

No. 1834.]
American Embassy,
Mexico, December 30, 1912.

Sir: I have the honor to enclose herewith for the information of the Department copies of a note and translation thereof, dated November 9, 1912, from the Minister for Foreign Affairs to the Minister of Great Britain, pertaining to the attitude of the Mexican Government in the matter of claims growing out of the recent disturbances, which I received only Saturday last.

I have [etc.]

Montgomery Schuyler.
[Inclosure—Translation.]

The Mexican Minister for Foreign Affairs to the British Minister.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Mexico, November 9, 1912.

Mr. Minister: I was honored by the note of the Legation of November 5 in which, pursuant to instructions, your excellency asks what attitude will be taken by the Mexican Government for the settlement of claims submitted by foreigners on account of the present conditions in this country.

In reply I have the pleasure to say to your excellency that this Government considers that the disturbances which are occurring throughout the Republic, do not have the character of the Revolution of 1910, as your excellency so wisely understands; and it hopes that the Government of Great Britain is of the same opinion. For which reason the Government of Mexico has not made any decision in regard to the above claims, hoping that the disorders will cease. As soon as this happens I shall be pleased to inform your excellency as to whatever course may be adopted.

I avail [etc.]

Pedro Lascurain.