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

File No. 312.11/7060.

The Secretary of State to Consul Simpich.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, December 12, 1915.

Department informed that situation American colonists in Yaqui Valley most alarming, as large band lawless Indians have taken possession of some of their properties and is now besieging the colonies.

Convey above information to General Obregon and urge upon him great importance of quickly furnishing adequate garrison for Yaqui Valley.

Telegraph action taken.

Lansing.