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

File No. 812.00/6225.

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American Embassy,
Mexico, February 17, 1913—4 p.m.

Huerta notifies me to expect some action that will remove Madero from power at any moment; plans fully matured, the purpose of delay being to avoid any violence or bloodshed. I asked his messenger no questions and made no suggestions beyond requesting that no lives be taken except by due process of law. I am unable to say whether or not these plans will materialize; I simply repeat to the Government the word sent to me, which I feel bound to listen to as it so intimately concerns our nationals.

Wilson.