File No. 711.1216 M/310.

The Assistant Secretary of the Interior to the Secretary of the Interior.

[Telegram—Through the Secretary of State.]

Satisfactory results obtained from Minister of Fomento. Instructions sent by telegraph to permit resumption of work. Construction machinery to be brought over under bond on application of company. All perishable goods and supplies and material in construction to be subject of a bill to be introduced into Congress which Minister of Fomento informs me will undoubtedly pass. Ambassador Wilson considers results highly satisfactory and he has full confidence in Minister of Fomento.

Carmi A. Thompson.