File No. 312.115/214.
The Secretary of State to Special Agent Carothers.
Washington, June 24, 1915.
Department informed Colonel Borboa, Villista commander San Luis Potosí, threatening confiscation foreign mining property and imposition forced loan upon foreigners, within five days.
In calling this particular case to General Villa’s immediate attention request him to issue general instructions to his commanders directing them to respect foreign rights and property. Such an order from General Villa would obviate repeated representations, save trouble and enable foreigners to enjoy with greater security the guarantees which they are entitled to and should have.