File No. 312.52/656.
The Spanish Ambassador to the Secretary of State.
[Telegram.]
Newport,
August 12, 1915.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Madrid telegraphs me instructing me in view of alarming situation created Vera Cruz by attitude municipal authorities against foreigners, and Spaniards especially, to appeal to you that instructions be given to commanders of American vessels in Mexican waters to give refuge in their ships to Spaniards in case of necessity.
Juan Riaño.