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

File No. 812.00/7113.

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American Embassy,
Mexico, April 12, 1913—2 p.m.

181. My March 20, 8 p.m., from Vera Cruz. The Minister for Foreign Affairs requests me to secure from the Department a statement as to the stay of American war vessels in Mexican ports beyond the time permitted by Mexican law, which is imperative in this matter, leaving no discretion to the Government. Mr. de la Barra says his Government would be greatly embarrassed if the press should notice the provisions of the law.

Henry Lane Wilson.