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the Mexican Government concerning the protection of foreigners and 'citizens,' particularly respecting the free exercise of religion, the undersigned encloses herewith a letter on the subject from Mr. Arredondo, dated October 8, 1915, (Enclosure No. 7)."
In Mr. Arredondo's letter, referred to by the Secretary of State as Enclosure No. 4, appears the following:
"Mr. Venustiano Carranza, depositary of the executive power of Mexico, whom I have the honour to represent in this country, has authorized me to say to your Excellency that his public declarations of December 12, 1914, and June 11, 1915, bear the statement that the government he represents in its capacity of a political entity, conscious of its international obligations and of its capability to comply with them, has afforded guaranties to the nationals and has done likewise with regard to foreigners and all shall continue to see that their lives and property are respected in accordance with the practices established by civilised nations and the treaties in force between Mexico and other countries. That besides the above, he will recognize and satisfy indemnities for damages caused by the revolution which shall be settled in due time and in terms of justice."
Mr. Arredondo's letter was accompanied by a number of documents, referred to by the Secretary of State as "annexes." The first of these, in
