812.00Sonora/556: Telegram
The Consul at Nogales (Damm) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 9—4:17 a.m.]
Reference Department’s telegram April 6, 8 p.m., in reply my telegram April 5, 4 p.m.
[Page 390]Question with this Consulate was not under what condition to grant immigration visas rebel civil and military officers and families because the Department’s instructions are being carried out but desired to point out uselessness knowing that according to a blanket order from district director, El Paso, all such persons high and low were to be excluded on broad ground of L. P. C. as all liable to come into conflict with U. S. laws because of their rebel sympathies. Several exclusions had already been made under this order in spite of our visas.
After consultation with inspector in charge Nogales, Arizona, and over telephone with district director yesterday the latter reluctantly conceded modification of the order each case to be decided on its own merits and admitted persons to remain in Nogales, Arizona. This relieves tense situation somewhat for the time being. Mail despatch will be forwarded with full details.