812.00Sonora/309: Telegram
The Acting Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Mexico (Morrow)
160. Following from Chihuahua:
“March 14, 5 p.m. Many Mexicans anxious avoid further bloodshed and suggest that Ambassador Morrow offer his good offices to mediate differences between Mexico and revolutionists. I have asked the opinion of the leaders in Chihuahua and they would consider any decorous propositions which the government of Mexico cares to offer to be submitted to the supreme commander. Leaders would expect removal of principal cause of the revolt.”
Department has replied as follows through Ciudad Juarez:
“Your March 14, 5 p.m. Unless directly instructed by the Department or the Ambassador you will refrain from discussing with anybody the question of mediation between the Federal Government and the rebels.”