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

File No. 812.512/923.

The Secretary of State to the American National Bank.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, November 30, 1915.

If authorities Lower California insist taxes be paid to them, Department believes American citizens should pay under protest, making protest matter of record, if possible, and taking receipts.

De facto government has stated not yet ready to accept responsibility payment taxes in territory not actually controlled by it.

Lansing.