Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, The Lansing Papers, 1914–1920, Volume I

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The Acting Secretary of State to President Wilson

Washington, October 23, 1914.

Dear Mr. President: In view of the fact that we have notified Great Britain that our suggestion as to the adoption of the Declaration of London is withdrawn and that this Government will stand upon its rights as defined by the existing rules of International Law, should we not give a similar notice to the other belligerent governments stating as a reason for the withdrawal of the suggestion the unwillingness of some [of] the belligerents to accept the Declaration without modification?²²

Very sincerely yours,

Robert Lansing

22. This paper bears the notation: “Yes; by all means. W. W.”