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

File No. 312.67/53.

Special Agent Silliman to the Secretary of State.

Vera Cruz, June 30, 1915.

Sir: Referring to my despatch of February 17 from the City of Mexico, referring to the request of Syrians for American protection, and also giving an account of the unjust execution by General Obregon of three Syrians on February 13, 1915, I have the honor to enclose herewith further correspondence⁷² on the same subject.

Up to this time I have heard nothing from the Department in regard to the matter. I believe the Department is aware that for some difference between the Government of Brazil and that of Turkey the Brazilian Minister does not feel that he can act in the case.

I have [etc.]

John R. Silliman.

72. Not printed.