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

File No. 812.48/3080

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Department of State,
Washington , March 20, 1916, 11 p.m.

286. Department has repeatedly made it known to you and to American Relief Committee that no funds are available for indefinite maintenance destitute Americans in Mexico. Red Cross has made similar announcement. Therefore, in view present economic conditions and of political situation in Mexico, all Americans whose presence in Mexico City is not absolutely essential for business reasons should be advised to return immediately to this country. You will furnish transportation in accordance with previous instructions.

Polk