Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, With the Address of the President to Congress December 8, 1914

File No. 812.512/380.

The Secretary of State to Vice Consul Bevan.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, August 1, 1914.

Advise the Department fully of the amount and character of war tax as soon as lists are received, and to what extent American interests are affected, and advise against any tax which is unreasonable or excessive. Department will advise you upon receipt of necessary information.

Bryan

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