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

File No. 701.5212/49.

Special Agent Silliman to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram.]

Vera Cruz, May 21, 1915.

Department’s May 20. Yesterday Madrid informed representative here as follows respecting envoy to Villa: “Zapico does not carry with him appointment as confidential agent.”

Carranza government appears content with this and mission of representative here will not be prejudiced.

Silliman.