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

File No. 312.12/24.

The Acting Secretary of State to Consul General Hanna .

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington , July 11, 1914 .

Reference Department’s telegram June 30. Brazilian Minister, Mexico City, reports receipt of information from Archbishop of Guadalajara that after capture of Zacatecas several Catholic priests were executed and others imprisoned for ransom, and that similar violence is feared in case of capture Mexico City.

Earnestly represent to Carranza the strong advisability of giving full protection to all persons connected with religious organizations

Osborne.