File No. 2751.
Consul-General Iddings to the Secretary of State.
Cairo , November 26, 1906 .
(Mr. Iddings informs Mr. Root that Nelken Waldberg, naturalized citizen of the United States, District of Columbia, April, 1888, passport 70, Athens, April 7, 1904, publishes daily newspaper in Cairo, in which he attacks citizens and members of the diplomatic corps; strong proof of blackmail is furnished and it is desired by certain persons to expel Waldberg; states that it seems desirable to silence Waldberg temporarily. Says his remonstrances are ineffective and libel suits useless. Waldberg says he will apply for new passport. Requests telegraphic instructions for immediate action.)