812.00Sonora/885: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Mexico (Morrow)
351. Reports received through the press and from Nogales through the War Department indicate that the early surrender of Nogales to the Federal forces is contemplated. A telegram from General Cocheu stated that General Borques and General Fausto Topete have entered the United States at Nogales and that no important rebel leaders remain in Sonora near Nogales, Escobar having left for parts unknown.
If you think such action advisable, please suggest to the Government of Mexico that with a view to preventing possible loss of American life and injury to American interests both in Nogales, Sonora, and in the United States, the Government of Mexico give favorable consideration to acceptance of surrender of Nogales, and Agua Prieta also at the proper time. In order that this aim may be consummated you may express the hope that the Government of Mexico will announce that it will accord lenient treatment to those rebellious elements who may now be in Nogales and Agua Prieta provided they surrender immediately and unconditionally.