702.1211 Laredo/2: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Mexico ( Johnson )

544. Your 380, December 16, 7 p.m. While the closing in the United States of Mexican Consulate is a matter entirely within the internal jurisdiction of the Mexican Government, we wonder whether definitive action might not be deferred until after Mr. Estrada has had an opportunity to discuss the matter with General Calles. We understand that the citizens of Laredo, Texas, are generally friendly to the Mexican Government and to General Calles and that they had planned a reception for the General on his journey through Laredo last evening. Apparently the reception did not take place due to the fact that orders had been issued with General Calles’ consent that the train be run directly through the station to the Mexican side. It would appear therefore that Valls’ proposed action against General Calles and his statements derogatory to the Mexican Government are not approved by the people of Laredo. We fully appreciate the delicacy of making any suggestions with respect to a matter of Mexican administrative concern and leave to your discretion the advisability of intimating our views to the Mexican Government and the manner of so doing.

Please telegraph action taken, if any.

Stimson