812.001C13/80: Telegram
The Consul at Nuevo Laredo (Boyce) to the Secretary of State
[Received December 14—12:17 a.m.]
Your instructions of December 9th. Valls was informed by my letter December 12th that General Calles had diplomatic passport and visa and that President of the United States had recognized his diplomatic status. He stated he did not care to see Department’s instruction and replied in writing that no amount of evidence will convince him that the United States Government would invest Calles with immunity to enable him to escape arrest and that if Calles produces a certificate under seal from the Secretary of State he will not molest him. He stated verbally he would be prepared to meet Calles even if the United States Government took necessary steps to avoid interference. Valls has issued warrant and so announced to the press which quotes my letter of December 12th and his reply. The Government of the United States should be prepared to handle the situation if Calles comes through Texas. Valls will make the most of newspaper publicity caused by the incident. He will insult the Government of the United States and pose as defender of justice. Full report by mail.
Embassy informed.