File No. 312.11/8523
The Secretary of State to the Consul at Guaymas ( Simpich)
Your January 3, 3 p.m., latter part. Situation at Guaymas is complicated by attitude of local authorities in matter of neutrality. Therefore, to avoid development embarrassing situation, Department not at present disposed to recommend to Navy that vessel be stationed at Guaymas. According to Department’s information, policy of Navy is not to permit landing trained personnel of war vessels except in case of urgent necessity for protection American life. However, if Americans at Guaymas should be in dire distress, this Department would give consideration to advisability sending Marines to Guaymas.