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

File No. 812.00/18205

Special Agent Silliman to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

American Consulate,
Saltillo, May 19, 1916, 7 p.m.

Department’s May 18, 8 p.m. Governor has no discretion in the matter. He is in constant telegraphic communication with the First Chief. He showed me yesterday afternoon a second telegram from the Chief, repeats previous instruction received as reported in my May 15, 4 p.m. If this instruction means what it plainly says a clash is within the possibilities.

Will keep Department fully informed and do all possible here.

Silliman