File No. 812.00/15640.
Consul Simpich to the Secretary of State.
[Telegram.]
Nogales,
August 4, 1915—2 p.m.
Attack on Maytorena’s outposts about Nogales has just begun. I saw Maytorena and delivered usual warning as to firing across line. He says he has taken offensive with artillery and can repel Carrancistas.
Simpich.