Border disturbances. La Republica, El Paso, Tex., asserts that the U. S. Government has officially declared it will have nothing to do with the present Mexican administration; declaration of Government's attitude is requested. Financial affairs. Transmits presidential decree issued Apr. 13, establishing a Federal tax on payments on mortgages signed prior to Apr. 15, 1913. Same subject. Transmits text of presidential decree of Apr. 13, lifting moratorium on interest charges and on 25 per cent of the principal. Protection of American oil interests. Transmits regulations of the Department of Hacienda prescribing declarations to be made under Art. 9 of decree of Feb. 19, preliminary to payment of taxes on petroleum lands. Financial affairs. Attitude of the United States toward loan to Mexico by private American banking group. Border disturbances. Reports made by Mexican Consul General at El Paso regarding firing upon Mexican troops at Guadalupe indicate that American troops started the firing. Same subject.

Instruction

to

point out to the Mexican Government that presence of their augmented forces opposite Big Bend district places in their hands the matter of preventing further raids from the Mexican side. Financial affairs. Present time not considered opportune to make representations to Mexico regarding Art. 10 of the bill for the creation of a sole bank of issue. Border disturbances. Investigation shows firing by American guards justified in encounter of Jan. 25 between smugglers and troops guarding international boundary in neighborhood of El Paso. Protection of American oil interests. Transmits Circular No. 14 of the Department of Hacienda, fixing term for presentation of declarations and payment of taxes on petroleum lands and leases established by decree of Feb. 19.

Same subject. Transmits Circular No. 15 of the Department of Hacienda, prescribing that royalty tax for March and April shall be paid in cash.

Border disturbances. Telegram quoted from Commanding Officer, Southern Department, May 1, reporting patrol attacked by Mexicans who were on American side of Rio Grande near Neville ranch; no casualties; instruction to bring to attention of Mexican Government.

Same subject. Denies press reports concerning attitude of U. S. Government toward present Mexican administration.

Same subject. Repeats protest against burning of Pilares ranch and requests that sufferers be paid for losses.

Same subject. Instruction that the Mexican Government be requested to direct Mexican military authorities along the border to prevent firing across international boundary by Mexican soldiers, and stop raids upon American soil. Protection of American oil interests. Transmits Circular No. 18 of the Department of Hacienda, correcting Circular No. 15. Same subject. President Carranza has referred certain features of petroleum law to a commission for study and revision. Border disturbances. Instruction to inform Mexican Government that U. S. troops ordered not to fire upon any person on Mexican side of boundary unless fired upon first or except in self-defense; upon receipt of specific data regarding offenders, appropriate action will be taken. Protection of American oil interests. Reports interview with Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs regarding the petroleum decree of Feb.

Protection of American oil interests. Time for filing manifests called for by Art. 14 of decree of Feb. 19 extended until July 31; Cabinet will give representatives of petroleum interests opportunity to be heard. Same subject. Department pleased to note deterrent effect of its protests and trusts that President Carranza will see advisability of radically modifying decree. Border disturbances. Further reply to note No. 1620 of Apr. 11; the American troops which crossed the boundary into Mexico were in pursuit of Mexican raiders; Government hopes stop will be put to activities of raiders. Same subject. Refers to his note of Apr. 19, and states that proper United States authorities in Texas are keeping in close touch with movements of Gen. Francisco Coss and others. Protection of American oil interests. Transmits decree extending until July 31 the time within which statements required by Art. 14 of deeree of Feb. 19 may be filed. Border disturbances. Foreign Office states that Mexicans referred to in Department's telegram of May 8, were outlaws, and orders have been issued to pursue them actively.

Protection of American oil interests. Reports satisfactory interview between Messrs. Garfield and Rhoades, representatives of American oil companies in Mexico, and President Carranza, on subject of petroleum decree. Same subject. Messrs. Garfield and Rhoades leaving for New York; Mr. Garfield will call at the Department; Mexican Government apparently will insist upon its interpretation of Art. 27, and upon its ownership of subsoil petroleum deposits thereunder. Attitude of the United States toward Latin America. Outline of the policy of the administration.

Protection of Americans. Instruction to bring to attention of the Mexican Government the necessity of dispersing bands of Indians in Yaqui Valley.

Attitude of the United States toward Latin America. Quotes despatch from Minister of Foreign Affairs expressing the satisfaction of Peruvian Government over address of President Wilson, and announcing decision to participate in agreement contemplated.

Same subject. President Carranza favorably impressed by President Wilson's speech; hopes it will be corroborated by subsequent

events.

Protection of American oil interests. Transmits copies of correspondence exchanged between Messrs. Garfield and Rhoades and the Secretary of Industry, Commerce, and Labor, regarding the petroleum decree of Feb. 19.

Same subject. Mexican Government has published U. S. note of Apr. 2, protesting against petroleum decree; apparently an attempt to destroy effect of President Wilson's speech. Attitude of the United States toward Latin America. Reports comments of press on President Wilson's speech to Mexican newspaper men. Border disturbances. Summarizes War Department reports concerning nine incursions of Mexicans into United States territory, and depredations committed. Instructions to make formal or informal representations to Mexican Government, if expedient.

Attitude of the United States toward Latin America. Transmits editorial regarding President Wilson's speech to the Mexican newspaper men, and expresses satisfaction at change in sentiment toward the United States. Same subject. Reports comments of press on President Wilson's speech to Mexican newspaper

men.

Same subject. Reports comments of press on President Wilson's speech to Mexican newspaper

men.

Same subject. Transmits summaries of press comments on President Wilson's speech and the Embassy's note of Apr. 2.