File No. 811.001W69/2.
The American Ambassador to the Secretary of State.
Mexico City, March 4, 1913.
General Felix Díaz called at the Embassy early this morning to pay his respects to the Ambassador and requested him to have the kindness to convey his hearty compliments and good wishes to His Excellency the President and the people of the United States on the inauguration day of a new administration. General Díaz said that while he had no official position he felt that inasmuch as he has at all times been a sincere friend of the American people and a decided admirer of American institutions, the example of which he considered of great value to the world and especially to the American countries, he could not refrain from reiterating the above sentiments on a day of so great significance to the people of the United States. The Embassy will be glad to deliver to General Díaz such reply as the President may care to make.