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for repayment by American citizens of taxes already paid to de facto authorities. You enclose a copy of despatch No. 504, of April 29th,2 from the Consul at Guadalajara, submitting a list of nine cases involving matters of the repayment of taxes or expropriation which have already been settled. You say that from present indications it appears that the general question of double taxation, as it affects American citizens, has been satisfactorily settled.

In reply I beg to inform you that the Department is pleased with the gratifying results reported in your despatch.

I am [etc.]

For the Secretary of State:

JOSEPH C. GREW

EXPULSION OF THE BRITISH CHARGÉ FROM MEXICO, AND THE EXERCISE OF GOOD OFFICES BY THE UNITED STATES FOR THE PROTECTION OF BRITISH INTERESTS

701.4112/72: Telegram

The Chargé in Mexico (Schoenfeld) to the Secretary of State

[Paraphrase]

MEXICO, June 4, 1924-3 p. m.
[Received 8:55 p. m.]

198. I was informed confidentially by Cummins, who is in charge of the archives of the British Legation, that the Secretary of the Interior had sent him a note dated today stating that by virtue of orders from the President through the Minister for Foreign Affairs Cummins is required to leave Mexico within 10 days and that requisite measures will be taken if he does not leave.

SCHOENFELD

701.4112/91

The Chargé in Mexico (Schoenfeld) to the Secretary of State No. 8570

MEXICO, June 9, 1924.
[Received June 21.]

SIR: Referring to my telegram No. 198 June 4 3 P. M. regarding the effort of the Mexican Government to expel Mr. H. A. Cunard Cummins, who is in charge of the archives of the British Legation in this capital, I have the honor to inform the Department that at the request of Mr. Cummins, who is remaining for the present within the precincts of the British Legation, I called on him there this afternoon.

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Mr. Cummins' purpose in requesting me to call upon him was not made clear in the course of our conversation unless it was merely for the purpose of informing me of the status of his case.

It appears that the notice to leave the country which Mr. Cummins received from the Mexican Government on June 4 contemplated his departure on June 10 and not within ten days as reported in my telegram. The period in question would therefore expire tomorrow. Mr. Cummins informed me that he had telegraphed his Government the substance of the note of June 4 from the Mexican Minister of the Interior and had received from London instructions to reply to the note mentioned and to state that while the British Government was prepared to give Mr. Cummins leave of absence upon the arrival of Mr. Hohler, whose forthcoming journey to Mexico was announced some time ago for the purpose of submitting a report to the British Government on the situation here, any action. on the part of the Mexican Government looking to the expulsion of Mr. Cummins would result in the immediate cancellation of Mr. Hohler's mission.

Mr. Cummins advised me further that about a month ago the Mexican Consul in London had complained to the British Government of the offensive tone of a note delivered by Mr. Cummins to the Mexican authorities in the case of Mrs. Rosalie Evans, a British subject whose property at San Martín de Texmelucan, Puebla, has been expropriated. He said that the British Government had informed the Mexican Consul at London that the statements made by Mr. Cummins in the note were fully justified by the facts. The British Government then obviously assumes responsibility for the note upon which, apparently, the Mexican Government seeks to base its action against Mr. Cummins.

This British official is evidently nervous as to the possibility that there may be an attempt on the part of the Mexican authorities actually to invade the British Legation, which is owned by the British Government.

Mr. Cummins seemed desirous of apprising me of the foregoing for my information, on which score I transmit it to the Department. I have [etc.] H. F. ARTHUR SCHOENFELD

701.4112/73: Telegram

The Chargé in Mexico (Schoenfeld) to the Secretary of State

[Paraphrase]

MEXICO, June 13, 1924-11 a. m.
[Received 6:15 p. m.]

212. Embassy's 198 dated June 4, 3 p. m. and despatch 8570 dated June 9. Cummins is virtually a prisoner in British Legation which

is now under open surveillance by Mexican authorities. He fears an attempt may be made to enter Legation by force to take him. For that reason he is now in touch with the Chilean Minister, who in the absence of the American Ambassador is dean of the diplomatic corps. His purpose is to enter a vigorous protest before that body in case of a violation of the Legation. Please instruct me for such an eventuality.

As set forth in my above-mentioned despatch the British Government's position is that they will cancel the mission of Sir Thomas Hohler if orders to expel Cummins are carried out. Otherwise Cummins will be given leave when Hohler arrives. Cummins has informed me that Mexican Government is highly indignant because London is supporting him, but I personally doubt if Mexican Government will violate British Legation. Present situation is untenable. SCHOENFELD

701.4112/73: Telegram

The Secretary of State to the Chargé in Mexico (Schoenfeld)

[Paraphrase]

WASHINGTON, June 14, 1924-1 p. m.

304. Embassy's 212 dated June 13, 11 a. m. If Mexican Government should violate British Legation the Department authorizes you to join with the diplomatic corps in a protest should that body determine upon such action.

HUGHES

701.4112/76: Telegram

The Chargé in Mexico (Schoenfeld) to the Secretary of State

[Paraphrase]

MEXICO, June 14, 1924—6 p. m.
[Received June 15-5:12 a. m.]

219. This afternoon Chilean Minister informed me that he had been unsuccessful in obtaining revocation of expulsion decree against Cummins. He read to me a long note which he had received from the Minister for Foreign Affairs in answer to his representations on behalf of the diplomatic corps. This note embodies the substance of a statement which Mexican missions abroad will issue tomorrow and sets forth the history of the case, denying the diplomatic character of Cummins and insisting on his expulsion. It is the belief of the Chilean Minister that the Mexican Government has determined to resort to drastic measures which even include entry into British Legation tomorrow. Late this afternoon Chilean Minister

intended to make another attempt to persuade Mexican Government not to resort to extreme measures.

Minister said that this noon he had seen orders from President to take immediate action to expel Cummins.

It might be desirable, although it may already be too late, to suggest to British Government the expediency of instructing Cummins to leave Mexico on receipt of passports in due form if Mexican Government can be induced to change its present attitude.

Cummins says that if Mexican Government attempts to enter Legation by force tomorrow he intends to remain until locked doors are forced. Then he will surrender quietly. Meanwhile he will continue to fly the British flag over the Legation.

SCHOENFELD

701.4112/86a: Telegram

The Acting Secretary of State to the Chargé in Mexico (Schoenfeld)

WASHINGTON, June 18, 1924-3 p. m.

312. Embassy at London has received note from British Foreign Office dated June 17th enclosing a copy of the Mexican reply rejecting the British offer. British note continues

"This reply leaves me no alternative but to request Mr. Cummins to withdraw and I venture to ask the good offices of the State Department (through the United States representative at Mexico) to communicate that decision to Mr. Cummins and to procure for him every facility to carry out his instructions.

At the same time I should be very grateful if your representative could assist Mr. Cummins by taking over from him the Legation archives and effects.

I shall instruct Mr. King His Majesty's Consul General at Mexico to place himself at the disposal of the American Ambassador with a view to assisting him if necessary in the execution of his task."

You are instructed to take over from Mr. Cummins the British Legation archives and effects and to assist him in every proper way in his efforts to carry out his instructions. You will also inform Mexican Government of your instructions as an act of courtesy. Text of Mexican reply is being sent you in separate telegram.” GREW

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701.4112/87: Telegram

The Chargé in Mexico (Schoenfeld) to the Secretary of State

MEXICO, June 18, 1924–9 p. m. [Received June 19-2:48 p. m.] 224. Department's 312, June 18, 4 [3] p. m. I personally delivered a note to the Under Secretary of Foreign Relations at 6:30 this evening informing the Mexican Government that I was taking over the archives and effects of the British Legation as from this day in pursuance of your instructions and soliciting the cooperation of the Minister for Foreign Affairs in facilitating the departure of Cummins. I suggested orally as Chilean Minister had done earlier in the afternoon that the Mexican guard at the British Legation be withdrawn and freedom of communications reestablished. I also addressed a note to Cummins conveying textually his instructions from the British Government and enclosing a copy of my note to the Foreign Office for his information.

On my return from Foreign Office I called on Cummins who informed me he was telegraphing his Government requesting detailed instructions as to what should be delivered to me and the procedure that should be followed and that corresponding instructions be sent to me. The Mexican guard had already been withdrawn.

I am now in receipt of a note from Cummins suggesting that as "Schoenfeld shall probably require a day or two to receive and act on" my [his] instructions and as "a packing and disposition of" his (Cummins') effects "must occupy a day or two" he expects to be able to leave here either on Saturday or Sunday next.

Meanwhile I am in receipt of a note from Minister for Foreign Affairs in acknowledgment of mine taking cognizance of my action and adding that Cummins will be given "usual facilities" to leave here up to 7 o'clock tomorrow evening. I am advising Cummins orally of this at once. I should however welcome earliest possible advices from the Department as to whether I should accept this statement without question, the more so since in my conversation with the Under Secretary of Foreign Relations I intimated that some slight delay might be necessary and he informed me Cummins' departure might be postponed to Friday 11th hour.

SCHOENFELD

701.4112/86: Telegram

The Chargé in Mexico (Schoenfeld) to the Secretary of State

MEXICO, June 18, 1924-10 p. m.
[Received June 19-2:07 p. m.]

225. Last paragraph my telegram 224, June 18, 9 p. m. Cummins informs me he can not leave until receives detailed instructions as to

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