File No. 312.51/145.
Vice Consul Blocker to the Secretary of State.
Referring to previous correspondence in regard confiscation foreign owned coal mines, namely, Rio Escondido, Agujita, Lampacitos, Carranza authorities have now confiscated Rosita mine, also partially foreign owned. All mines as set forth in previous reports are largely French and American owned. Incompetent management on part of Carranza authorities is making mines completely useless for future. Owners have again protested to Consulate to have mines returned. They are willing to furnish coal to Carranza at cost production. Will Department please renew protest in regard to confiscation these mines.