File No. 812.00/3547.
The American Ambassador to the Secretary of State.
Mexico, April 9, 1912—9 p.m.
A censor placed in the Associated Press Bureau again to-day. Under instructions from Mr. Stone the local representative refused to make use of the line. Censorship on all press telegrams to the United States exists.
The newspapers here are filled with elaborate articles, purporting to show our plan of invasion of Mexico. Maps illustrate the articles. These reports are having a dangerous effect in arousing resentment, which may at any time take the form of violence. I am endeavoring by moderate utterances to calm the excitement.
The anticipated strike on the National Railways is giving a great impetus to the emigration of Americans and other foreigners.
The revolutionary movement in the south grows stronger each day.