Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 5, 1916

File No. 312.11/7821

The Secretary of State to the British Consul at Salina Cruz

[Telegram]

Department of State,
Washington, June 22, 1916, 5 p.m.

Your June 21, noon. Admiral Winslow has been informed of steamer San José’s expected call at various west coast ports, and it is believed he will have naval vessel at Salina Cruz in few days. All Americans in your district should leave while this opportunity presents itself. Department considers their withdrawal absolutely necessary.

Lansing