File No. 312.12/20.
The Brazilian Minister to Mexico to the Secretary of State.
Mexico City, June 26, 1914.
72. The Archbishops of Guadalajara and Monterey called upon me today and in their names and of all other bishops from various points in the Republic who have sought refuge in this city have asked me for protection and asylum in case the revolutionists, who have subjected them to violent persecution and extortion in all places they have taken, should enter this capital. They have also asked me urgently to request the American Government to intercede in their behalf so that the revolutionists may afford them full protection in their persons and property.