812.001C13/57: Telegram
The Secretary of State to the Consul at Nuevo Laredo (Boyce)
Your November 28, 7 p.m. Mexican Ambassador here has informed Department that Valls threatens to arrest General Calles in connection with the murder of General Blanco on June 7, 1922, at or near Laredo, Texas. When similar threats were made in July last Mexican Ambassador pointed out that on the date of the alleged crime General Calles was within territorial confines of the Republic of Mexico and consequently outside of the jurisdiction of the State of Texas. Department’s information shows definitely that General Calles is carrying a diplomatic passport issued by his Government on July 12 last, which bears a diplomatic visa issued by an appropriate authority of this Government. In view of all the circumstances it can readily be seen that any interference with his liberty and safety while traveling in this country would seriously embarrass this Government.
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