Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 2, 1913

File No. 812.00/6019.

The President’s Secretary to the Secretary of State.

The White House,
Washington, January 30, 1913.

Dear Mr. Secretary: The President directs me to send you for attention the enclosed copy of a telegram from Governor Colquitt.

Sincerely yours,

Charles D. Hilles.

[Inclosure—Telegram.]

The Governor of Texas to the President.

Austin, Texas, January 30, 1913.

Am advised that one thousand rebels under Salazar surrounding Juarez, prospective battle in forty-eight hours. Will you kindly direct necessary steps be taken to prevent firing into El Paso. Please answer.

O. B. Colquitt.