812.6363/3164: Telegram
The Ambassador in Mexico (Daniels) to the Secretary of State
[Received (March 28?) 1:30 a.m.]
81. I called to see General Hay Sunday afternoon after receiving your telegram No. 47 and delivered note91 to him as you sent it. After reading it he said that if President Cárdenas were in the city he would deliver it to him tonight and would in any case take it up with him tomorrow and let me have a prompt answer. I impressed the importance of giving the assurances requested in your note.
He said his Government was resolved to pay. He emphasized particularly the payment of the expropriated oil lands. He added that his countrymen were united in this resolve and ready to make any sacrifice to meet their obligations. He said it would be impossible to make the payments in cash but that he felt sure acceptable arrangements would be made. He spoke at some length of Mexico’s sincere friendship for the United States and was confident that this sentiment was reciprocated. I assured him it was reciprocated and that every evidence of friendliness had manifested our dealings with his country. I told him that in view of his promise to see the President as soon as possible and make a prompt reply my Government would not at this time publish the note and he said his Government would take a like course. He did not mention the matter of the purchase of silver. Neither did I. In view of his assurance of an early response I will postpone going to Washington. Will wire as soon as received.
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