Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1918

File No. 812.6363/383

The Consul at Tampico ( Dawson) to the Secretary of State

[Telegram]

Tampico, April 15, 1918, 7 p.m.

Referring to my April 14, 6 p.m. Outrages by Government troops continue and foreign and Mexican workers are actually abandoning fields. Attitude of Government troops so sudden and unexpected that strong suspicion exists of German influence at work. Embassy advised.

Dawson

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Mexico ( Fletcher)

[Telegram]

Washington, April 17, 1918, 7 p.m.

985. See Consul Dawson’s April 14, 6 p.m., and April 15, 7 p.m. Bring situation in oil fields as reported therein to attention Mexican Government, and urgently request it to take prompt steps to extend protection to American life and property in oil fields. Insist upon vigorous action and telegraph result.

Lansing