File No. 312.11/2070.
Mr. E. C. Bryan to the Secretary of State.
Am fully conversant situation Parral, Mexico, also Santa Barbara. Leaders of occupying forces Manuel Chao and Monclova Herrera made demand August 10 for 10,000 pesos, not on Long and Parral and Durango Railroad alone, all foreign interests were included, and paid 6,500 pesos immediately, balance unpaid. Last advices, 14th, Chao also demanded all mining interests keep operating under threat turn men loose in mines and take ores. Also if money not paid would not be responsible for acts of men in his forces, meaning looting and destroying property. Pleased to deliver any special instructions American Consular Agent Parral also American residents and Chao.