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

File No. 812.00/15222.

The Secretary of State ad interim to Special Agent Silliman.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, June 15, 1915—noon.

Brazilian Minister telegraphed yesterday he has reliable information authorities Mexico City fully disposed to arrange reasonable terms with General Carranza, suggesting armistice so that Carranza delegates can go to capital or Convention delegates can be sent to Carranza. The Minister states that peaceful entry of capital may thus be assured.

Bring foregoing immediately to General Carranza’s attention and request he give it earnest consideration.

Lansing.