701.4112/86: Telegram
The Chargé in Mexico (Schoenfeld) to the Secretary of State
[Received June 19—2:07 p.m.]
225. Last paragraph my telegram 224, June 18, 9 p.m. Cummins informs me he can not leave until receives detailed instructions as to [Page 452] disposition of archives and effects and staff British Legation and the manner in which he is to transfer them to this Embassy. He adds that he would have insufficient time until tomorrow evening to make necessary physical preparations for departure.
In view of the fact that Mexican Government has been advised that this Embassy has taken over archives and effects of British Legation as from this date, I urgently request instructions as to Embassy’s proper attitude in the event an attempt is made to search Cummins after expiration of time limit set by Mexican Government. Instructions are desired as to detailed procedure I am to follow in taking over British Legation archives and effects; also whether, as Cummins expects, a member of this Embassy shall be installed there and if so when, in view of the situation which might arise should an attempt be made to seize Cummins while a member of the Embassy is on the premises.