File No. 812.00/18293
Special Representative Rodgers to the Secretary of State
102. In reply to Department’s 111. Note which am informed officially represents attitude General Carranza and Cabinet, radically different in tone and style from general tenor as outlined previously to me by Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs. Foreign Office today asserted to me that note represented exact sentiment and determination of Mexican authorities.
Note published here last evening. Conservative foreign opinion that it is aggressive, is inaccurate, indecorous and inopportune. Radical opinion that it is inexact, improper and impudent. Generally considered as further extending difficulties which are perplexing and dangerous enough without adding international complications. However de facto Government authorities appear well satisfied with note.