File No. 812.512/538.

Consul Canada to the Secretary of State .

[Telegram.]

Department’s December 24.71 Foreign Office transmits communication Vera Cruz State Governor in which he manifests surprise that foreign oil companies ask protection when they are aiding rebels, alleging some of the stockholders in arms against Government, notwithstanding latter’s efforts to establish order. Before protecting companies, it would be necessary to make them account for conduct, punishing them for hostility.

No reason given for requiring companies to make second payment of taxes.

Canada.