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

File No. 312.115/229.

The Acting Secretary of State to Mr. Parker, representing American interests.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, November 27, 1915.

145. Department informed de facto Government by decree published November 17 will take over whole this year’s cotton crop, and if impossible to arrive at agreement with owners as to terms, will expropriate cotton.

Behalf American interests Tlahualilo Company, protest against this measure, stating that it appears inconsistent with promises of de facto Government to protect private property.

Polk.