Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Annual Message of the President Transmitted to Congress December 3, 1912

File No. 893.00/881.

The Secretary of State to the American Minister.

[Telegram.—Extract.—Paraphrase.]

Department of State,
Washington, January 5, 1912.

It is desired to maintain in every way the policy of complete unity of action among the powers. Therefore in regard to the advisability of sending more troops at this time and as to the number, the Department would like to have your recommendations based upon consultation and agreement with your other colleagues as well as the British.

Knox.