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

File No. 812.512/865.

Vice Consul Davis to the Secretary of State.

[Extract.]

No. 587.]

American Consulate,
Guadalajara, September 18, 1915.

Sir: * * * The Carrancista Government has abrogated the edict as to the re-collection of taxes paid to the Villistas.

As, according to the mining tax law, owners have until the end of October before forfeiting all rights to redeem, I am advising them to take the full time before paying, which they can do with safety.

If the Department can give me instructions as to how to better or further advise, I would feel thankful.

I have [etc.]

Will B. Davis.