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. 812.00/2744.

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American Consulate,
Chihuahua, February 6, 1912—1 p.m.

Orozco elected governor by State congress. No action taken with reference to secession. Remarkable change in the situation within a few hours, undoubtedly attributable to fear of intervention; prospects rather more favorable.

Letcher.