File No. 812.00/14660.
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My March 5, 3 p.m. Representation in compliance with Department’s important March 3, 6 p.m., conveying sense of communication from the international committee City of Mexico, was made on the 5th. Reply conveying [covering?] nineteen pages received late Saturday, 20th. In general, no responsibility whatever admitted; charges of contributing in any way whatever to the distress of the city emphatically denied; Obregon vindicated in everything; reflection and insinuation made upon the conduct of the Brazilian Minister and French and German Consuls; strikers commended and laboring classes eulogized; the clergy criticised; no suggestion whatever made as to retribution. The situation in the city, communication with Mexico, declared to be entirely subject to military operations and it is stated there can be no other arrangements to open communication while the city of Mexico remains in the hands of the enemy.