File No. 312.11/7804
Consul Hostetter to the Secretary of State
Have closed consulate and arrived with most Americans in district. No demonstrations of any kind were permitted and Colonel Garcia notified any who insulted foreigners would positively be shot. On train yesterday Garcia placed guard with instructions to see we were not molested in any manner and that captain in charge would be held personally responsible for our safety. No demonstrations of any kind on road. Any reports that Americans were arrested in any section is absolutely false. Governor instructed whole State that even in case of war strangers must be protected. All Americans in district very much pleased with treatment accorded. Balance of Americans from district will be here to-day or to-morrow.