Office of the Historian

File No. 812.00/19640

Consul Dawson to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]
American Consulate,
Tampico, October 24, 1916, 2 p.m.

Revolutionists becoming very active south and west of Tampico. Reported to have captured and looted Ozuluama and defeated de facto troops near Grandler English petroleum well at Potrero, from whence Englishmen were warned away a week ago by Carranza troops. Rebels lately raided (?) and threatened Panuco.

All reports agree country is passing into worst state of anarchy yet known, with Government more impotent than ever to prevent it. It is believed now is opportune time to augment our naval forces here to meet any emergency.

Dawson