File No. 812.63/146.
Special Agent Carothers to the Secretary of State.
A general meeting of all mining men in the State has been called by General Villa for August 9 to discuss and regulate the mining industry. The mining committee has telegraphed all mining men they can locate, advising them of the meeting, as follows:
All mining and smelting industries cited last night before General Villa this morning; account limited number present, no discussion entered into. General Villa demanded that these industries be advised to meet Government officials August 9 at 10 a.m. to receive proposition of grave import to be submitted. Further, that accredited representatives attend. In cases non-attendance, properties of such companies would be closed, and negotiations with those attending would be binding. Urge your company send authorized representative meeting 9th. Acknowledge receipt.
Mine and Smelter Operators Association.
This postpones matters for a week.