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

File No. 812.00/6656.

The Secretary of War to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram—Extract.]

War Department,
Washington, March 13, 1913.

Following telegram March 12 from Commanding General, Southern Department, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, repeated for your information:

Following just received from Commanding Officer, Eagle Pass, Texas: “* * * Carranza still at Monclova. * * * Manuel Garza Aldape is trying to arrange meeting with Carranza to arrange for peace. So far he has met with no encouragement. Carrancistas report the movement gaining strength daily [in Coahuila]. Report that State of Durango is also in revolt not verified.”

Lindley M. Garrison.