File No. 812.00/16653.

Special Agent Carothers to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram.]

Newspaper man interviewed Villa this afternoon giving him first news regarding recognition of Carranza and passage of troops through American territory. Villa was very indignant and defiant and is reported to have stated that he was through with any dealings with the United States and would attack Agua Prieta and also Americans if necessary. He has drawn in his troops within a radius of five miles and probably will start attack on Agua Prieta tomorrow afternoon late.

Carothers.