812.00/24429: Telegram
The Chargé in Mexico (Summerlin) to the Secretary of State
Mexico, August 3,
1920—noon.
[Received 10:40 p.m.]
[Received 10:40 p.m.]
353. Department’s 196, July 31st, 6 p.m. Mr. Covarrubias has confirmed the reports that Cantu is in open rebellion and he stated that all possible measures will be taken for the protection of American lives and property near the frontier and for the preservation of the irrigation canal[s].
Summerlin