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

File No. 812.00/18394

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Laredo, June 12, 1916, 10 a.m.

A small party of armed Mexicans invaded Texas last night with a red flag and a can of kerosene oil and attempted to burn bridges. They are being chased by American soldiers. More recruits are being added daily to troops in vicinity of La Jarita and are being distributed above and below Laredo. Mexican officers openly assert intention to invade Texas.

It seems to be the plan to make Laredo the storm centre.

Garrett