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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Department of State,
Washington, June 21, 1916, 4 p.m.

157. Consul, Pieclras Negras, reports confiscation of American brewery Sabinas and raid by five Mexicans, including two Carranza officers, on American-owned ranch near Guerrero, and that it appears Governor Coahuila has started vigorous campaign against Americans and their property.

Insist that governor be immediately ordered to desist from anti-American activities.

Lansing