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

File No. 312.11/7821

The British Consul at Salina Cruz to the Secretary of State

[Telegram—Extract]

Salina Cruz, June 21, 1916, noon.

Your June 20, 5 p.m. Twelve Americans here and about 25 more which had been notified are expected to arrive, the majority will not withdraw unless absolutely necessary. The steamer San José is expected to arrive 26th. It is very advisable that cruiser should be sent here.

British Consul