File No. 812.00/21995

The Secretary of State to the Mexican Ambassador ( Bonillas)

My Dear Mr. Ambassador: Referring to your note No. A–1791, of April 19, 1918, relative to the activities of Gen. Francisco Coss, and others, in the State of Texas, I beg to inform you that the appropriate branch of this Government has reported that the proper United States authorities in Texas are keeping in close touch with the movements of these men, and that, if any overt act should be committed by them, suitable action will be taken.

I am [etc.]

Robert Lansing