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

File No. 812.00/18176

The Secretary of State to Special Agent Silliman

[Telegram]

Department of State,
Washington, May 18, 1916.

Your May 15, 4 p.m. It is assumed de facto Government will not oppose pursuit of bandits raiding American territory while matters discussed at Scott-Obregon conference are subject of negotiations between both Governments. If you think Governor apt to carry out threat to oppose pursuit bandits, discreetly call above to his attention.

American force pursuing Glen Springs raiders into Mexican territory.

Lansing