812.001C13/92: Telegram
The Consul at Nuevo Laredo (Boyce) to the Secretary of State
Laredo,
Texas, December 17, 1929—5
p.m.
[Received 9:45 p.m.]
[Received 9:45 p.m.]
General Calles passed through Laredo without attempt of molestation by Valls. Laredo Chamber of Commerce sent committee of welcome to Nuevo Laredo to greet Calles. Mexican Consulate Laredo is closed upon orders from Mexico City, and other reprisals are rumored. Laredo businessmen thoroughly aroused and endeavoring to find way to get Valls out of office. Mass meeting of protest to be held tonight.
Embassy informed.
Boyce