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*San Luis Potosi

to the governors of Michoacan San Luis Potosi.  Armed with a card of introduction from Mr Ryan, I called upon Mr. Romero and was courteously rec'd and my request granted at once.  

Mr. Romero is a slight, thin, gray-haired man apparently suffering from overwork & poor health.  His ante-room was crowded with people waiting for an interview and a swarm of clerks and officials were going in & out with books & documents for the minister's signature and attention

This department of the Gov't is in a state of confusion and Mr. Romero has been recalled from his long term as minister at Washington to straighten out matters and evidently has a heavy task before him.

In all matters that I have become familiar with in business, both public & private in Mexico the lack of an effective system is very apparent.