812.6363/2536
The Ambassador in Mexico (Morrow) to
the Secretary of State
Mexico, March 27,
1928.
[Received April 3.]
No. 471
Sir: Confirming my telegram No. 90 of today’s
date, 5 P.M.,16
reporting that I had addressed to the Mexican Minister of Industry,
Commerce and Labor a letter setting forth my understanding of the
purport of Article 152, amended, of the Regulations of the Mexican
Petroleum Law, promulgated by Executive Decree today,17 I have the honor to enclose for the
Department’s information a copy of that letter.
I have [etc.]
[Page 300]
[Enclosure]
The American Ambassador (Morrow) to the Mexican Minister of Industry, Commerce and
Labor (Morones)
My Dear Mr. Minister: Referring to our
recent oral discussions regarding the amended regulations of the
Petroleum Law, my understanding is the same as yours:—that the final
clause of the amended article 152 does not cover a mere abstract
intention that has not been accompanied or evidenced by an act
similar to those mentioned in the preceding part of the article.
I can not allow to pass this opportunity of telling you of my sincere
appreciation of the spirit of fairness which has characterized the
attitude of yourself and of the members of your staff in the
informal discussions which have taken place regarding the amended
regulations.
I am [etc.]
