File No. 839.51/1651.

The Secretary of State to Minister Russell.

[Telegram.]

Your November 20, 5 p.m. and Department’s November 26, 5 p.m. You may also discreetly inform any person or persons scheming to overthrow the Jiménes Government or to force the resignation of the President, that this Government will make such use of the means at its command as may be necessary to maintain the present constituted authorities, to support them in their efforts to secure peace and prosperity for their country, and to prevent the recurrence of bloodshed and anarchy.

Lansing.