Zimmermann Telegrams: From Mexico to Berlin; No. 18

From Mexico to Berlin, No. 18, April 14, 1917.

Please omit the recognition group of the cipher.

President declared that he intends in all circumstances to remain neutral. If Mexico were nevertheless drawn into the war, we must see (the same intentionally vague phrase in the German). The alliance he said had been stultified (by its "premature publication") but would become necessary at a later period. As regards munitions
Mauser 7 MM and money he will answer when, after obtaining full powers from Congress, he has the sole power of decision in his hands.

Congress is dominated by the pro-German military party.

A handwritten note in the upper right corner reads "Page 10."