File No. 812.512/1885
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Mexico ( Fletcher)
804. Your 806, February 25, 2 p.m. Oil interests assert new decree will wreck companies operating in Tampico oil fields, and paralyze industries in United States engaged in war contracts, and will also seriously interfere with Allied naval operations. Department leaves it to your discretion to make such representations as you deem expedient to the end that decree be suspended for 30 days, so that this Government can examine decree in behalf of its nationals. Copy of decree should be forwarded without delay. Advise by telegraph what action, if any, you take, and state what your view is as to position taken by oil companies.