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

File No. 312.115/254

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American Consulate,
Eagle Pass, June 20, 1916, 10 a.m.

Yesterday an American brewery at Sabinas was confiscated by authorities and on June 18 five Mexicans including two Carranza officers raided an American-owned hacienda on Mexican side near Guerrero carrying away twenty horses, several saddles and arms. It is evident Governor Coahuila has started vigorous campaign against Americans and their property. The situation demands immediate action to prevent further raids this nature.

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