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

File No. 312.11/8515

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Department of State,
Washington, December 22, 1917—7 p.m.

660. Simpich reports Yaquis encamped three miles outside settlements, unmolested by troops who, in Consul’s opinion are inadequate to deal with situation, thus exposing forty-five Americans remaining in valley for protection of their property to constant danger of attack.

Bring to attention of Foreign Office with renewed representations as to necessity for protection of American lives and property and suggest that if, as appears, Sonora troops are unable to extend adequate protection, troops from outside State be promptly dispatched for this purpose.

Lansing