Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 7, 1915

File No. 812.00/15717.

The Secretary of State to General Scott.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, August 13, 1915—5 p.m.

The following is today being telegraphed to American Consulate General at Monterey:

Discreetly ascertain, if opportunity presents itself, whether General Obregon would be willing to meet General Scott at Laredo, Texas, or at Tampico, in a purely unofficial and informal conference regarding the future welfare of Mexico, but make no arrangements. Telegraph Department immediately when information received.

Perhaps you may be in position to arrange for a conference direct. If, so, Department suggests you make the attempt.

Robert Lansing.