File No. 312.115/214.
The Secretary of State to Consul Bonney.
Washington, June 25, 1915.
Your June 23. Department instructed Carothers immediately to call subject-matter of your telegram to General Villa’s attention and to request him to issue general instructions to his commanders directing them to respect foreign rights and property.
Compahia Metalúrgica’s agent advises New York manager that unless company works the San Pedro mines within five days the military authorities will work the same for account of the Government. You should continue making strong representations against such imposition, such demands manifestly impossible to comply with under present conditions.