File No. 812.00/18355
The Secretary of State to Special Representative Rodgers
Washington, June 10, 1916, 1 p.m..
129. Department informed anarchy prevails in Chihuahua City. American Consulate violated and shield dragged through streets. In vicinity Nuevo Laredo anarchy holds sway, American ranches there robbed in last few days by de la Rosa’s bands who sweep all [Page 573] stock before them, and who openly boast that they are preparing to invade Texas. Information has also been received that border raids are being planned in other places. Bring foregoing to attention of appropriate authorities and request them to take steps to put down lawlessness in Chihuahua City; also to curb de la Rosa and his band. Point out to them that any further invasion of American territory by de la Rosa’s lawless band would constitute a serious menace to the peaceable relations between this country and Mexico.
Department reliably informed de la Rosa being aided and abetted by Carranza officials, and you will call General Carranza’s attention to this fact, and urge him to issue instructions which will result in the discontinuance of such aid and the arrest of de la Rosa.