File No. 812.00/13160.
Vice Consul Silliman to the Secretary of State.
At suggestion of the Brazilian Minister, I textually translate and transmit the entire text of a telegram from Obregon to Villa and Gonzalez, as follows:
Mexico, September 9, 1914.
General Francisco Villa,
General of Division, Chihuahua:
I have the satisfaction to report that all is working well. I have had an opportunity to talk with the greater part of the revolutionists who have come to this capital, and every one has the same or very similar ideas. It is certain that our people will not differ. The only thing that at present offends our dignity as patriots is the continuation of the American forces at Vera Cruz. With the disappearance of the so-called government of Huerta and the dissolution of the Federal army, whose disarmament is now complete, there should not be in our territory any other flag than that sacred tri-colored emblem at the foot of which we have seen many of our companions fall on the field of battle. It is very humiliating that the flag of the Stars and Bars [sic]continues to wave over the port of Vera Cruz. I desire to suggest to you that with due respect we direct a communication to the Provisional President of the Republic requesting that he take up at once with the American Government, by methods in accord with the national dignity, the evacuation of our territory by its troops.
Alvaro Obregón.
It is hoped that the views of those who believe that a civil government, duly constituted and recognized, should first be established will prevent any hasty action.