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

File No. 312.11/5446

The Acting Secretary of State to Special Representative Rodgers

[Telegram]

Department of State,
Washington, March 17, 1916, 4 p.m.

Department informed a large number of Mexican troops have recently been withdrawn from campaign against Indians in Yaqui Valley, and that settlers there fear another disastrous raid may occur. It is also feared that removal of troops from San Xavier District, Sonora, to Chihuahua border will expose that section. Request that campaign against Indians be vigorously prosecuted and that sufficient troops be stationed in San Xavier District for protection American mining companies operating there.

Polk