File No. 812.00/14890.
Special Agent West to the Secretary of State.
Satisfactory conference with Zapata April 16. He wishes to send a commission of three to five members to Washington for the purpose of explaining the facts relating to the revolution of the Convention, and its objects; also with the view to secure recognition from the United States. He wishes to know if the President will receive and give hearing to such a commission. I expressed the opinion that it would be received and promised to make inquiry and advise him of the answer. Please wire me if the President will receive and hear such a commission.