Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1920, Volume III

812.00/23663: Telegram

The Consul at Vera Cruz (Foster) to the Secretary of State

Vera Cruz, April 20, 1920—9 p.m.
[Received April 21—5:41 a.m.]

I consider conditions in this district are very grave and urgently recommend that an American warship be sent at once. Great danger to American residents if lawless elements get upper hand.

Foster