File No. 123.H193/111a
The Secretary of State to Consul General Hanna
Washington , June 9, 1916, 8 p.m.
Your recent telegrams regarding anti-American demonstrations. If in personal danger or such danger is threatened, you are authorized to come immediately to border. Americans in your district, including your staff, should be advised if in personal danger or such danger is threatened to do likewise. In event you leave as result this authority, discreetly advise Mexican authorities that you are leaving for purpose of conference with your Government, and turn over consular affairs in accordance with Department’s March 11, 11 p.m.
Foregoing merely precautionary and for safety yourself and Americans in your district. Similar telegram being sent directly to Silliman.