File No. 812.00/6521.
The American Consul at Hermosillo to the Secretary of State.
Hermosillo, March 1, 1913.
Sir: I have the honor to report that conditions are assuming a very serious aspect. * * * The State Government has notified the Central Government that for the present it would remain a spectator and after finding out the true conditions and that most of the other States have recognized the Provisional Government they would do the same. * * * The Ambassador has sent me the following:
Mexico, February 26, 11 a.m.
You should exert yourself without ceasing to bring about the general submission to the Provisional Government, at the same time urging the State representatives to display prudence and justice. Move actively in this matter and report promptly to the Embassy. The Provisional Government is being generally adhered to throughout the Republic and is showing great firmness and activity.
I have been working with these people ever since Madero was arrested and had finally secured their promise of recognition when the assassination of Madero occurred and stopped all recognition. The majority of the people in the State are not at all in favor of General Huerta on account of these assassinations. * * *
I have [etc.]