File No. 312.11/237a.
The Acting Secretary of State to the American Ambassador.
Washington, April 15, 1912—8 p.m.
The Department feels uneasy about the 200 or more Americans resident in Los Mochis and vicinity. Ascertain whether Mexican Government can send a ship with troops for their protection, and also gain authentic information as to their situation. What does the Mexican Government propose to do to afford protection on the west coast? Is Mexican opinion still so sensitive that the sending of one or two naval vessels to relieve the fears of the American citizens concerned and to afford them refuge if necessary would be misinterpreted to the peril of Americans in Mexico generally?