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

File No. 812.00/6288.

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American Embassy,
Mexico, February 20, 1913—9 p.m.

21. The text of the resignation of the President and Vice President is as follows:

The Secretaries of the Chamber of Deputies:

In view of the events which, have occurred since yesterday in the nation and for its greater tranquility we formally resign our posts of President and Vice President, respectively, to which we were elected. We protest whatever may be necessary.

Mexico, February 19, 1913.

Francisco I. Madero.

José M. Pino Suárez.

Wilson.