Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 2, 1913

File No. 815.77/87.

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U. S. S. Petrel,
Puerto Cortés, February 7, 1912.

Government officer arrived February 6th to seize railroad. I have informed the appointed Government superintendent that I should not permit seizure. Without instructions from Department or Minister, I will enforce this decision. I believe it will not be necessary to use force.

Dismukes.