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

File No. 812.00/7528.

[Untitled]

American Embassy,
Mexico, May 18, 1913—11 a.m.

239. This morning the Associated Press publishes what purports to be an official statement from the Department of State to the effect that official recognition of Mexico is to be made. This statement is coupled with the statement that such action is taken on account of the difficulties and unfriendly relations which have arisen.

Henry Lane Wilson.