Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 7, 1915

File No. 312.11/7015a

The Secretary of State to Mr. Parker, representing American interests⁶⁹

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, December 1, 1915.

152. Department informed American refugees at Topolobampo unable return to Los Mochis because there is no guard at Aguila nor at Los Tates pumping plant. Colonel Escobar at Mochis asserts he can do nothing until he receives instructions from General Muñoz at San Bias. It is further reported nothing has been done to assist Americans to recover property in hands Carranza forces.

Convey above to appropriate authorities immediately and urge them to instruct General Dieguez to station guards at Aguila and Los Tates. Also request them to issue orders to the end that American properties be restored to rightful owners.

Lansing.

69. The same to Consul Simpich at Nogales.