File No. 312.12/20.

The Secretary of State to the Brazilian Minister to Mexico .

[Telegram.]

142. Your 72, June 26. Department will be pleased to have you furnish shelter to Bishops if in your opinion such action is necessary to preserve their lives. It has also been pleased to instruct American Consul General, Monterey, to request Constitutionalist Chief to afford full protection to persons and properties of Bishops.

Bryan.