File No. 312.11/7812
Special Representative Rodgers to the Secretary of State
[Telegram]
Mexico City,
June 20, 1916, 11 p.m.
163. Arranged for transportation Americans to Vera Cruz Thursday, authorities giving full consent. Cars and motive power from Pachuca mines will be used and protection promised. Reporting further this subject to-morrow.
[Page 694]Assured, in the event of hostilities, our associates and myself will be given safe conduct to coast or border. American newspaper correspondents will remain and go with me if that necessity occurs. Please announce this.
Rodgers