812.00Sonora/653: Telegram
The Consul at Chihuahua (Myers) to the Secretary of State
[Received April 14—2:20 p.m.]
The Federal tax office published an ultimatum today that it does not recognize payment of taxes made to rebels and that tax payers will be fined unless payments are made within the short period indicated. What advice shall be given to inquiring American citizens and companies with regard to payment again of such taxes? Two military trains left yesterday for Ojinaga. Trains will leave tomorrow on the Northwestern, and on Sunday for Ciudad Juarez. Governor Leon is expected [this afternoon?]. It is reported that Senator Nicholas Perez was executed by local troops at Pedrenales.
Embassy has not been notified.