600.127/206: Telegram
The Consul at Tampico (Dawson) to the Secretary of State
Tampico, June 30,
1921—10 p.m.
[Received July 1—2:25 p.m.]
[Received July 1—2:25 p.m.]
Oil companies suspend shipments beginning with July 1st, alleging impossibility continuing business under new tax levies. Unemployment already existing as a result bad economic conditions will be increased greatly leaving thousands of laborers without means of support. Unrest and agitation are increasing and disturbances are very probable and will be directed against Americans and American capital. I believe reasonable precautions advisable for promptly meeting emergencies. Embassy informed.
Dawson