File No. 812.00/2771.

The Secretary of War to the Secretary of State.

[Telegram.—Extract.]

Following telegram * * * from commanding general central division dated Chicago, Ill., February 11, 1912, repeated for your information:

Steever wires to department headquarters, 10th: “Turned Mexican prisoners, captured Noria, over to proper civil authorities. Retained arms and mounts at request Mexican consul, who claims belong to his Government. Recommend they be delivered to him. * * *”

Potts, Commanding.

Henry L. Stimson.