Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 4, 1917

File No. 312.115R39/54

The Secretary of State to Ambassador Fletcher

[Telegram]

Department of State,
Washington, December 8, 1917, 4 p.m.

620. Consul Guaymas reports that Yaqui Indians attacked Esperanza December 5 burning headquarters Richardson Construction Company and are still in Yaqui Valley.

Request appropriate authorities to order that sufficient force be immediately dispatched to afford adequate protection to American lives and property in valley.

Lansing