Carranza the advisability of giving these assurances in definite form and as soon as possible In order that there may be no delay in carrying out the proposed evacuation of Vera Cruz by the American forces. You will also please call to Gen. Carranzas attention the fact that there is In Vera Cruz a large number of socalled refugees. among them many priests and nuns. who came there because of apprehension as to their personal safety while civil strife prevailed in Mexico. This Government earnestly hopes that Gen. Carranza will be willing to announce that the Mexican central authorities will not cuntenance or permit any wanton* mistreatment of these people. but will assure them that protection which an enlightened and orderly Government affords to individuals within its jurisdiction.
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