File No. 812.00/1777.

The Mexican Ambassador to the Secretary of State.

[Memorandum—Translation.]

The Mexican ambassador presents his respects to his excellency the Secretary of State and has the pleasure to send him herewith inclosed copy of a message received to-day from Mr. de la Barra.

[Inclosure—Translation.]

On account of attack of last Sunday on train from Mexico City to Cuernavaca most alarming reports have been circulated regarding situation at Cuernavaca, where there are many American residents. Communication between Cuernavaca and Mexico City has been reestablished, and I have official reports to the effect that the situation at Cuernavaca is not alarming and that all residents there are fully protected.