Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1924, Volume II

812.00/26862: Telegram

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

Vera Cruz, January 25, 1924—4 p.m.
[Received 6:50 p.m.]

Department’s January 21, 5 p.m.¹⁵ The instructions have been strictly observed. Mr. de la Huerta informs me that only the position of the Obregon forces was bombarded and the inhabitants were in no danger. He thoroughly realizes the justice of the Department’s protest. In connection with the military operations at Salina Cruz Mr. de la Huerta states that it was mined by the Federal authorities.

Wood

15. See telegram of Jan. 21 to the vice consul at Salina Cruz, p. 434.