Foreign Relations of the United States, 1947, The American Republics, Volume VIII

811.504 Mexico/10–1647: Telegram

The Ambassador in Mexico (Thurston) to the Secretary of State

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Mexico City, October 16, 1947—7 p.m.

1124. Embassy today received Foreign Office note 34231 October 15⁵⁶ referring supplementary agreement for contracting workers in Texas signed January 31 confirmed in exchange of notes of March 10, 1947 (Embsdes 3090 March 14⁵⁶) and stating that in view fact that as regards Mexican workers in Texas stimulation [stipulations?] of general agreement have not been fulfilled at least to desired extent and taking account hopes not realized favorably for solving discrimination against Mexicans in Texas. Mexican Government resolved terminate supplementary agreement and consequently will no longer authorize contracts Mexican laborers found illegally in Texas. Copy and translation note being forwarded by pouch.

Thurston

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