File No. 812.00/6153.
[Untitled]
Mexico, February 14, 1913—2 p.m.
Mr. Lascurain this morning expressed to me unofficially his conviction that something must be done to terminate the present dreadful situation. He intimated to me in confidence that he thought the President ought to resign. I told him that public opinion, both Mexican and foreign, was holding the Federal Government responsible for these conditions and urged him to take some immediate action leading to a discussion between the contending elements. I suggested the desirability of calling together the Senate and arranging an armistice during its deliberations. He is profoundly impressed with what he believes to be the threatening attitude of our Government.