File No. 312.52/348.
The Secretary of State to the French Chargé d’Affaires.126
Washington, July 8, 1914.
My Dear Mr. Chargé d’affaires: As you have heretofore been informed, the Government of the United States is glad to have its consular officers in that part of Mexico controlled by the Constitutionalists act in representation of the interests of the nationals of France who may require their good offices. I deem it proper, however, that I should make known to you, not by way of suggestion, [Page 824] but for your information merely, the substance of a communication which I have received from Mr. Carothers as follows:
Mr. Carothers reports that on his last visit to Mr. Carranza, his Subsecretary of Foreign Relations, Mr. Fabela, was very anxious to have Mr. Carothers inquire whether it would not be possible to have the Diplomatic representatives at Washington make representation directly to Mr. Carranza “through the Foreign Relations office.” Mr. Carothers adds that England has appointed a Vice Consul at El Paso and is obtaining very satisfactory results through his representation, and that should it be your pleasure “to do the same” he felt sure that Mr. Carranza would not only appreciate it but would accede very promptly to your requests.
I am [etc.]
- Mutatis mutandis to the representatives of the Netherlands, Germany and Spain.↩