File No. 812.00/12609.

The Secretary of State to the Brazilian Minister to Mexico.

[Telegram.]

178. Substance of your 96, July 24, has been communicated to Vice Consul Silliman, now at Tampico, for presentation to General Carranza, if thought desirable.

Department is informed that Carranza will do his utmost to arrange for prompt and amicable transfer of government.

W. J. Bryan
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