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

File No. 312.11/8149

The Secretary of State to Mr. Arredondo, representing American interests

[Telegram]

Department of State,
Washington, October 12, 1916, 8 p.m.

484. Department informed American-owned Jesus Maria Mine, Parral, Chihuahua, is being worked, without permission of owners, by soldiers under command of General Herrera, in such manner as to cause permanent injury.

Request appropriate authorities order work stopped immediately and property adequately protected.

Lansing