812.001C13/58: Telegram
The Consul at Nuevo Laredo ( Boyce ) to the Secretary of State
[Received 9:42 p.m.]
Your December 3, 5 p.m. I am reliably informed Valls has sufficient evidence to arrest Calles as material witness in Blanco murder case. He would probably be released upon $10,000 bond. Valls stated this morning he would personally accompany deputies to Calles’ train and break in door of pullman if Calles passes through Laredo. He will wire warrant for arrest to other parts of Texas if Calles passes through elsewhere. Valls does not care how much embarrassment he causes the Government of the United States. Will not recognize diplomatic passport and visa as giving Calles immunity. Only if Calles has special diplomatic mission to the United States which the President of the United States recognizes, will Valls desist. Valls states he will recognize Calles’ diplomatic status if I show him communication from State Department that President of the United States has recognized such status. Local citizens cannot deter Valls. I will telegraph any further information.
Embassy informed.