Messersmith, G.S., Mexico City. To John Willard Carrigan, Washington.
Date
1946-01-16
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
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Had agreed with Department advisable to suspend deliveries of certain military materials to Mexico following shooting by troops of peaceful demonstrators at León until it was clear what turn events would take; Mexican Government has however denounced the shooting and is taking proper measures to bring those responsible to justice; Ministry of Defense has issued orders that troops are not to intervene in political or electoral matters nor in local disorders without previous authority from Ministry of Defense; in view of Government action, thinks it would be improper to suspend deliveries of military materials to Mexico; Mexican Army has merited confidence heretofore and any display of lack of confidence on part of U.S. would have bad effect on good will developed in recent years; P.S., dated Jan. 17, today's paper carries statement by Minister of Defense that some shots were fired by demonstrators.
Keywords
Messersmith, George S. (George Strausser), 1883-1960.