812.001C13/77
The Secretary of State to the Consul at Nuevo Laredo (Boyce)
Sir: Referring to your telegram of December 4, 6 p.m. concerning reported threats by Mr. John A. Valls, Prosecuting Attorney of Webb County, Texas, to arrest General Plutarco Elias Calles, former President [Page 515] of Mexico, in connection with the murder of General Lucio Blanco, which is alleged to have occurred on June 7, 1922, at or near Laredo, Texas, you are informed that General Calles carries a diplomatic passport issued by The Government of Mexico on July 12 of this year which bears a diplomatic visa issued by an appropriate authority of this Government; and that the President of the United States recognizes the diplomatic status of General Calles. You are authorized so to advise Mr. Valls or any other person having a legitimate interest in the matter. Furthermore, you are authorized in your discretion to show this instruction to Mr. Valls in the event that he presents a request to you to that effect.
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