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

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The Secretary of State to President Wilson

Washington, September 10, 1915 .

My Dear Mr. President: The enclosed telegram has been received from Ambassador Fletcher. Will you kindly indicate to me what are your wishes in the matter?

Faithfully yours,

Robert Lansing

[Enclosure—Telegram]

The Ambassador in Chile (Fletcher) to the Secretary of State

Santiago, September 9, 1915—1 p. m.
[Received 2:40 p. m.]

I believe Chilean Government can be brought to accept substantially the President’s plan. Minister for Foreign Affairs is ready to open negotiations with me with that end in view. I have read the telegrams exchanged between the Foreign Office and Suárez on the subject and the Minister has offered to place all the papers in my hands. Would the President and the Department like to have me proceed with the negotiations here?

Fletcher