Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan
(telegram).

1915 Mar. 26

Mr. Cobb to Mr. Lansing ...do.
(telegram).

464 Mr. De Oliveira to Mr.
Bryan (telegram).

465 Same to same (telegram)..

Mar. 27

do..

Religious orders. Repeats open letter to Carranza
from Vicar General Paredes and other priests,
lamenting the appeal of certain Catholic refugees
to a foreign government for protection against
Carranza; praise of Carranza.

Protection of Chinese interests. Villa has tele-
graphed instructions to Sonora regarding protec-
tion of Chinese citizens.

Political affairs. Refers to Department's 584 and
requests further particulars of Carranza's charges
against him; praises the Diplomatic Corps.
Same subject. It is highly desirable that Carranza
immediately accept the neutralization plan set
forth in his 459 of Mar. 26 in order to prevent re-
moval of the Convention and President Garza from
the capital with its consequent abandonment of
the city to Zapatista element alone, who could not
resist the Carrancistas.

Mr. Carothers to Mr....do..... Firing and raids. Incloses letter to him from Villa
Bryan.

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Johnson ...do...
(telegram).

604 Mr. Letcher to Mr. Bryan.

..do..

protesting against the insistence of this Govern-
ment on leaving border towns unattacked, at the
same time permitting the forces in possession thereof
to arm and equip revolutionary forces from the
United States. Ürges closing every frontier port
when blockaded by either belligerent.
Same subject. Instruction to warn commanders
of both factions that operations at Matamoros
must be conducted so as not to fire across the
border.

Protection of American mining interests. Incloses
copy of Villa's decree No. 5 of Mar. 19 relating to
forfeiture of mining properties. Comments on
the disastrous results to be expected from it.
Mr. Cobb to Mr. Bryan...do..... Protection of Chinese interests. Villa has tele-
(telegram).
graphed that he has issued orders to generals in
Sonora to give complete guaranty to all foreigners
in that State.

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Caro- ...do..... Same subject. At request Chinese Legation ask
thers (telegram).

Villa order adequate protection for Chinese resi
dents of Guaymas. Same to American Consul
at Hermosillo.
Political affairs.

1025

1090

682

682

795

796

893

1091

1091

Same subject. Same subject and tenor as above,
for presentation to Villa.
Same subject. The suggestion contained in his
459 has been transmitted to Carranza and Villa
with earnest recommendation of its acceptance.
do..... Firing and raids. Quotes order to take measures to
prevent firing from Brownsville into Matamoros,
as requested by the Department of State.
Political affairs. Reply to his 464; quotes telegram
to Silliman Mar. 12 and telegrams from Silliman
Mar. 20 and 22.

Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan ...do..... Same subject. Refers to Department's Mar. 29.
(telegram).

Gives reasons for not presenting to Carranza the
neutralization plan.
Transportation of wounded Mexican soldiers through
United States territory. General Ricaut has not
yet availed himself of the permission granted on
Mar. 20, but has 29 wounded whom he now desires
to move. Inquires whether, in view of the battle
at Matamoros, the permission still holds good.
Same subject. He has given orders not to permit
such transportation in view of battle at Mata-
moros and probable attack on Laredo.
Protection of American oil interests. Instructions
for protection of oil properties in case of hostilities.
Forced loans. Reply to his 547 of Mar. 11 concern-
ing Medina's decree No. 62; quotes Mr. Caro-
thers's Mar. 15.

Protection of Turkish interests. Requests protec-
tion for Jacob Touche, a Turkish subject.
Protection of Chinese interests. Owing to feeling
existing against Chinese, suggests that it be made
known that they are under the protection of the
United States.

684

826

826

888

996

1076

1091

175

341

Political affairs. Instruction to delay presentation
of plan to neutralize the capital if immediate action
on the railroad's neutralization is likely.
Firing and raids. Quotes letter to General Calles
from Colonel O'Connor, commanding United
States troops at Douglas, notifying him of instruc-
tions from the Secretary of War to urge compliance
with agreement of Jan. 11 and to use force if
necessary to protect American life and property
at Agua Prieta. In reply, states that Mr.
Carranza has instructed General Calles to avoid
action dangerous to persons or property on the
American side. Calls attention to Maytorena's
violation of the agreement of Jan. 11.
Transportation of wounded Mexican

soldiers

through United States territory. On account
of the situation at Matamoros, the permission for
transportation of wounded Mexican soldiers over
United States territory, requested by General
Ricaut, is withdrawn.

Taxation. Reports arbitrary taxation of all goods
out of San Luis Potosi.

Same subject. Reply to Department's Mar. 26,
explaining Cantú's taxation methods. He has in-
formed Cantú that no action should be taken for
forfeiture of American-owned mining titles because
of nonpayment of taxes.

Religious orders. Reply to his 258, Feb. 12; ap-
proves his action.

685

797

826

965

967

1026

Apr. 2

Forced loans. In spite of report of suspension of
forced loan decree in Guadalajara a contrary report
is received; if verified, protest.
Same subject and purport

997

482

Political affairs. Thanks for Department's 599..

997

€85

889

350

Protection of American oil interests. American oil
properties destroyed at Ebano; Tampico fields
threatened. Instructions to urge Carranza to pre-
vent further damage.

Taxation. He has been advising Americans as in-
structed in Department's Mar. 23.

Same subject. Describes chaotic taxation condi-
tions in Guadalajara.

Protection of Turkish interests. Reply to his Mar.
30; informs him of instruction to Mr. Carothers in
regard to Jacob Touche.

Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan Apr. 5 Political affairs. Summarizes the arguments for
(telegram).

and against the neutralization of the railroad, and
suggests that the railroad be returned to the com-
pany for operation. Carranza refuses to agree to
neutralization of either the railroad or the capital.
Protection of American oil interests. Great danger
to oil wells at Ebano.

Forced loans. Department's Mar. 18 and 23 have
his attention.

Protection of British interests. Reply to his 601,
Mar. 25; if so requested, he may cooperate with the
British representative to obtain relie for Mrs.
Benton.

Political affairs.

Informs him that Carranza refuses
to agree to neutralization of either the railroad or
the capital.

Protection of American mining interests. Informs
him that Department is instructing Mr. Carothers
to protest against application of Villa's decree of
Mar. 19 to property of American and other for-
eigners.

Same subject. Instruction to protest against Villa's
decree of Mar. 19.

968

968

1076

685

889

997

1031

687

895

895

Extradition of Huerta. The steamer Antonio
Loper is due in New York Apr. 12 with Gen.
Huerta on board.

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Jusse-...do..... Protection of French interests. Quotes telegram
rand.

Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan Apr. 9 (telegram).

from Admiral Howard reporting the threatened seizure of the Korrigan III. As this vessel flies the Mexican flag, the admiral is unable to interfere, and recommends advising the French ambassador. Political affairs. Further statement of Constitutionalist objection to neutralization.

1061

687

415 Mr. Bevan to Mr. Bryan.. Apr. 9

Mr. Lansing to Mr.
Anthony.

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Caro

...do.....

thers (telegram).

Mr. Jusserand

to Mr.

...do..
..do...

Bryan.

Mr. Lansing to Mr. Caro

Apr. 10

thers (telegram).

Mr. Llorente to Mr. Bryan....do...

Protection of American oil interests. Acknowledges
Department's 786 of Mar. 26. The oil companies
will make the next payment direct to Vera Cruz.
Taxation. Reply to his Apr. 3; informs him how
to pay his taxes.

Forced loans. Instruction to give Guadalajara
situation his first attention.

Protection of French interests. Requests that he
use his good offices with Carranza to prevent
interference with the Korrigan III and to obtain
the release of the Korrigan II.
Firing and raids. In reply to Villa's letter, quoted
in his Mar. 27, inform Villa that the President has
no authority to close an American port except in
case of insurrection. This Government has not
endeavored to prevent Villa from attacking
Matamoros or Nuevo Laredo, but has only
warned opposing commanders so to conduct war-
fare as not to menace lives of Americans on
American territory. The Carrancista commander
has promised to comply.
Extradition of Huerta. Protest, on behalf of the
Provisional Government of Mexico, against the
landing in the United States of General Huerta.

Mr. Lansing to Mr. Caro- ...do..... Protection of American mining interests. Instruc-
thers (telegram).

16 Mr. Coen to Mr. Bryan... Apr. 11

Mr. Carothers to Mr.
Bryan (telegram).

Apr. 12

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Davis

.do.....

(telegram).

tion to make further representations to Villa con-
cerning mining decree.

Same subject. Incloses copy of Villa's decree of
Mar. 19 and of a protest against it made by Mr.
Harold McLeod Cobb in a letter to Mr. Coen.
Same subject. Explains purpose of Villa's decree
of Mar. 19.

Forced loans. Reply to his Apr. 7; instruction to
urge upon authorities the discriminatory nature
of decree No. 68.

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Jusse-...do..... Protection of French interests. Quotes Admiral
rand.

890

969

998

1061

797

827

896

896

899

998

1062

Howard's telegram reporting action taken as to
the Korrigan II and Korrigan III.
Extradition of Huerta. Transmits copy of Mr.
Llorente's Apr. 10 to the Attorney General for his
information.

827

899

Protection of American mining interests. In-
struction to request suspension of Villa decree of
Mar. 19 in respect to foreigners.
Same subject. Încloses copy of Carranza decree of
Mar. 1 amending mining law of 1905; asserts the
enforcement thereof would result in confiscation.
Murder of John B. McManus. Incloses certain
documents pertaining to the indemnity for the
death of McManus paid by the Conventionist
Government.

.do..... Protection of American mining interests. Villa says
new mining law will be suspended till conditions
become normal.

Apr. 17
.do.....

Mr. West to Mr. Bryan Apr. 19 (telegram).

Religious orders. Reply to Department's Mar. 20..
Protection of French interests. Instruction to
consult with the French consul and urge that
orders be issued for return of the Korrigan II and
prevention of seizure of the Korrigan III.
Political affairs. Zapata wishes to send a com-
mission to interview the President and explain the
facts and aims, with a view to recognition of the
Conventionist Government by the United States.
Protection of American mining interests. Memor-
andum on Decree No. 5 of Mar. 19, 1915.
Protection of French interests. Reply to Depart-
ment's Apr. 17; the French Consul has made the
proper representation and is awaiting reply.
Protection of Turkish interest. Reply to his Mar.
10; suggests that the Turkish Government request
another Government to act for it in Mexico in di-
plomatic matters, since there is no American repre-
sentative in Mexico.

Protection of American oil interests. Quotes resent-
ful reply of Foreign Office to his representations.
Protection of American mining interests. Reply to
Department's 209 of Mar. 3; incloses copy of notice
of nullification of mining titles.
Protection of Spanish interests. Reply to his 1398
of Mar. 24; the Department does not desire the
Consulate's seal to be placed as desired.

899

866

901

1026

1062

688

901

1063

1076

889

902

1038

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman (telegram).

1915. Apr. 20

Mine and Smelter Opera- | Apr. 21 tors et al. to Mr. Canova.

373 Mr. Simpich to Mr. Bryan.

627

Mr. Bryan to Mr. West (telegram).

..do....Apr. 22

903

Protection of Chinese interests. At request of 1092
Chinese Legation ask General Carranza to afford
protection to Chinese merchants at Mazatlan.
Protection of American mining interests. Opera-
tors' statement of the effects of decree No. 5 of Mar.
19 and petition for its repeal.
Protection of Chinese interests. Reports the mur-
der of two Chinese near Ojo de Agua.
Political affairs. The President can not consistently
receive a delegation from Zapata, not having re-
ceived a delegation from any contending faction;
but the Secretary of State would be pleased to
receive them.

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Caro-..do..... Protection of American mining interests. Refers to
thers (telegram).

his Apr. 12 and 16 and instructs him to request re-
peal of Villa's decree of Mar. 19.
Same subject. Hopes to persuade Villa to restore
confiscated property and suspend the decree.
Protection of Chinese interests. Silliman instructed
to use good offices behalf of Chinese at Mazatlan.
Request local authorities refrain from action until
Carranza's instructions arrive.

Protection of American mining interests. Mining
decree not yet in effect; it will not be retroactive.
Taxation. Instruction to inquire of Oaxaca authori-
ties concerning confiscatory taxes levied on Ameri-

cans.

Protection of British interests: Refers to Depart-
ment's 350, Apr. 6. He has offered his cooperation
to the British Vice Consul.
Protection of American mining interests.
his No. 16 of Apr. 11.

1092

688

909

909

1092

910

969

1031

Reply to

910

Apr. 30

Bryan.

Forced loans. Reply to Department's 329 of Mar.
24; reports interview with Sonora authorities as to
forced loans on foreigners.

998

Taxation. Acknowledgment of receipt of Depart-
ment's No. 710 of March 12.
Forced loans. Incloses memorandum by Mexican
Petroleum Co. on forced loans, raising the question
whether or not foreigners should pay forced loans
to one or the other of contending factions.

969

998

1077

444

Mr. Lansing to Mr. Hus- ...do..... Protection of Turkish interests. Incloses a memosein.

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Simpich....do.....

Mr. De Oliveira to Mr.
Bryan.

May 7

Mr....do..... Sierra Consolidated Mines May 8 Co. to Mr. Bryan.

Mr. Davis to Mr. Bryan.....do..... Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan May 10 (telegram).

randum on the protection by diplomatic and
consular officers of the United States of the
interests of citizens or subjects of a third country
at places where their own government has no
diplomatic or consular representative.
Protection of Chinese interests. Acknowledges
despatch 373 of Apr. 21. Instructs to ask authori-
ties what action they intend to take to remedy
such lawless conditions.

Political affairs. Transmits an urgent appeal from
the American Society and the International
Committee for aid from this Government.
Forced loans. Corrects details of his 737 of Apr. 30..
Protection of American mining interests. Protest
against Carranza's decree of Mar. 1.
Taxation. Incloses correspondence with Guadala-
jara authorities on second collection of taxes.
Same subject. Reply to Department's Apr. 26;
Oaxaca authorities have no information on the
matter; Foreign Office requests particulars.
Political affairs. Transmits a message from the
Conventionist Government announcing that a
commission would soon be in Washington to
request recognition.

1092

689

999

910

970

971

574

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Caro-
thers (telegram).
Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman.

May 17
May 18

Mr. Bryan to the Sierra...do.....
Consolidated Mines Co.

Mr.

Carothers to Mr. May 19
Bryan (telegram).

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Phillips....do....

May 20

Inde Gold Mining Co. to
to Mr. Bryan.
Mr. Bryan to Mr. Silliman....do.....

Protection of American mining interests. Instruc-
tion to protest against Villa's decree of May 4.
Same subject. Quotes from Sierra Consolidated
Mines Co.'s letter of May 8 and instructs him to
say that this Government does not recognize
Carranza's decree of Mar. 1 as having any force
outside territory in Carranza's control.
Same subject. Reply to their May 8.....

Same subject. Reply to Department's May 17;
he has been assured no enforcement of the decree
will be ordered, especially not against foreigners.
Forced loans. Reply to his Feb. 25. It would be
be useless at present to demand a refund of forced
loans made by American citizens, who would do
well, however, to file with the Department their
claims against the Mexican Government; in due
time the Department will give such claims careful
attention.

Protection of American mining interests. Incloses
copy of Urbina's decree of Apr. 14.
Forced loans. Reply to his May 6. The Depart-
ment can not unde, take to advise American
citizens whether, as a practical matter, they should
pay forced loans to de facto authorities; but if
such Americans will complain to the Depart-
ment, this Government's appropriate representa-
tives will be directed to protest against apparently
illegal exactions and request their withdrawal.
Same to same (telegram)......do..... Protection of Spanish interests. Instruction to pro-

Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. May 21
Bryan (telegram).

test to Carranza against the injustice of his objec-
tion to a special Spanish representative interceding
with Villa in behalf of Spaniards in Villa territory.
Political affairs. President Garza appeared before
the Convention on May 20 and announced that
he would resign if the Convention did not act on
his recommendations for alleviation of the desper-
ate conditions in the Republic.

Mr. Carothers to Mr....do... Protection of American mining interests. Reply to
Bryan (telegram).

Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan...do..... (telegram).

Mr. Hostetter

to Mr. ...do..... Bryan (telegram).

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Simpich...do..... (telegram).

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Caroth-...do..... ers (telegram).

577 Mr. De Oliveira to Mr. May 22 Bryan (telegram).

Department's May 17; quotes Villa's promises
concerning decree of May 4.
Protection of Spanish interests. Reply to the fore-
going. Carranza will not object.
Protection of Chinese interests. Rabble are sacking
Chinese stores. Have wired Governor for troops.
Same subject. Urge Naytorena to take prompt ac-
tion for protection Chinese interests at Hermosillo.
Same subject. Urge upon Villa the necessity for
prompt action in protecting Chinese interests at
Hermosillo.

Political affairs. The northern delegates withdrew
from the Convention after a stormy session May
21, but returned to protest. Zapata ordered head-
quarters of the Army of the South to be removed
to Morelos.

Mr. Silliman to Mr. Bryan ...do..... Same subject. Probable defections from Zapata to
(telegram).

Garza; both Zapatistas and Carrancistas hate
Garza, whose life appears to be in danger.
Taxation. Protest against Cantú's taxation meth-
ods in Lower California.
Protection of Spanish interests. Incloses copy of
municipal decree of Mazatlan of May 19 against
which he has protested; it expropriates the city's
waterworks and does not profess to be legal.
Political affairs. Instruction to encourage such
views as those of Garza as reported in his 574.
Protection of American mining interests. Reply to
his May 15; quotes Mr. Carothers' May 21.
Protection of Spanish interests. His protest dis-
regarded confiscation of the electric company
expected.

Protection of French interests. Reply to his May
16; before taking action the Department would
like to know what instructions have been given to
the French Consul.

Taxation. Instruction to represent to Carranza the
taxation situation in Guadalajara, and request
immediate cessation of second collection of the
same tax.

915

915

916

916

1000

916

1000

1038

690

917

1039

1093

1093

1093

691

691

971

1039

692

917

1040

1063

972

Mr. Bryan to Mr. Davis (telegram).

--do....

Same subject. Informs him of the instructions of
this date to Mr. Silliman.

972

93072°-FR 1915- -VI