File No. 812.00/9390.
The American Chargé d’Affaires to the Secretary of State.
Mexico City, October 25, 1913—9 p.m.
582. General Felix Díaz will not come to Mexico City but I believe that he is not in danger, and that his remaining at Vera Cruz is a campaign ruse.
I have in my possession an alleged private instruction from Huerta to the Governor of the State of Puebla regarding the manner in which the elections are to be held.
A large majority of the substantial and thinking people now believe that the armed intervention of the United States can alone save Mexico with the understanding that we will not remain longer, than may be necessary to restore peace and have elections; also that we will not annex Mexican territory in indemnification for the costs thereof.