File No. 812.00/16529.
Special Agent Belt to the Secretary of State.
At exactly 6 p.m. in the Hotel Salvador, this city, in a crowded room in the presence of officials of this Government and at General Carranza’s request I read message quoting letter to Mr. Arredondo extending recognition on behalf of the President of the United States to the de facto Government of Mexico; later I formally presented this important message in writing to the Secretary of Foreign Relations, Acuña. General Carranza received the message with evident satisfaction expressing his thanks for my personal congratulations. Secretary Acuña informed me that the work of the establishment of the new Government would now be undertaken by the civilians everywhere. News of recognition is the cause of rejoicing. Sincerely appreciate Department’s instructions to present this historic note.