612.112/10: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consul at Vera Cruz (Wood)
Washington, January 5,
1924—6 p.m.
Your January 4, 4 P.M. American citizens are entitled under generally recognized rules and principles of international law to transact business in relation to exports and imports with persons exercising de facto authority in Vera Cruz. However, in view of the possible difficulties that may be involved, the Department must leave it to interested Americans to determine for themselves whether they shall engage in this business.
Hughes