File No. 812.00/16648.
Special Agent Silliman to the Secretary of State.
In a conference at San Antonio, General Funston expressed himself as particularly anxious regarding situation in Agua Prieta and the safe transportation of the Carranza troops; stated he had positive assurance that Villa intended to attack from American side; also felt so concerned that in addition to precautions already taken he expected to go to Douglas himself today. It can hardly be conceived that Villa would attempt an undertaking so rash and positively ruinous. Lower Rio Grande district continues to be extremely unsatisfactory. General Funston believes that if the two ringleaders can be caught disorders will cease.