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

File No. 812.512/1346

The Secretary of State to Mr. S. C. Neale

Department of State,
Washington, August 23, 1916.

Sir: In further reply to your letter of August 9, 1916,² relative to the payment of mining taxes in Mexico, the Department desires to inform you that it is in receipt of a telegram dated August 21, 7 p.m., from its special representative near General Carranza, stating that Mr. Luis Cabrera, the Mexican Minister of Finance, has promised to give consideration to the question of extending the time within which the last tercio’s mining taxes may be paid. The Department’s representative adds that Mr. Cabrera has also promised to instruct State Governments in Mexico not to force mining companies to resume operations before protection and proper transportation facilities can be guaranteed.

I am [etc.]

For the Secretary of State:

Alvey A. Adee

2. Not printed.