File No. 812.00/13217.
Vice Consul Silliman to the Secretary of State.
Department’s September 17, 6 p.m. In conference with General Carranza this afternoon, he confirms the information furnished Department by me through Brazilian Minister last night: General Candido Aguilar has been appointed to receive the entire federal and municipal government of Vera Cruz from the American authorities. He is fully empowered to name the persons who are to assume charge of all posts both federal and municipal. General Carranza awaits the Department’s information as to when it will be appropriate for General Aguilar to proceed to Vera Cruz with his staff. He also requests that if it meets the Department’s approval I be permitted to accompany General Aguilar to Vera Cruz in order to duly present him to General Funston.