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

File No. 812.6363/171a.

The Secretary of State to Consul Canada .

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington , February 16, 1915 .

Complaint is made by Huasteca Petroleum Company and Mexican Petroleum Company that, after they have overpaid taxes levied upon oil, Carranza has given orders forbidding shipments of petroleum. He also forbids further operating until a new decree is issued. This will do great injury to the company mentioned and other oil companies. Will you bring the matter to the attention of Carranza and secure what relief you can?

Bryan.