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

File No. 312.115R39/2

[Untitled]

Department of State,
Washington, July 14, 1916.

205. Richardson Construction Company reports buildings on its property near Guayamas occupied by Mexican troops, who have commandeered all supplies, automobiles, and other property of company.

Representations to Calles through Consul, Nogales, met with response that matter should be taken up with Carranza.

Urgently request appropriate authorities return this property to agents of owners.

Polk