Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 3, 1912

File No. 812.2311/27.

The Secretary of State to the American Ambassador.

[Telegram.—Paraphrase.]

Department of State,
Washington, February 8, 1912—11 a.m.

Regarding transport of troops, as per your February 6, 6 p.m., Permission has been granted for troops mentioned to go from Eagle Pass to Ciudad Juárez via the Southern Pacific Railroad, with the understanding that such troops shall traverse American territory unarmed, their arms and ammunition being sent as baggage, and with a small detachment of American troops to accompany them on the train as an escort. Appropriate authorities have been advised. You may communicate the foregoing to the Minister for Foreign Affairs.

Knox.