Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 8, 1908

File No. 17172/12.

The Acting Secretary of State to Ambassador Griscom.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, December 31, 1908.

Regret no warships could reach Italy before the arrival of the fleet in those waters about January 14, about which we will cable you further. Scorpion ordered last night from Constantinople. You may possibly find her of use in rendering assistance to American citizens or others in distress or to facilitate communication. Telegram 31st received. May draw for $5,000 if necessary.

Bacon.