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

File No. 312.115/41.

The Acting Secretary of State to Vice Consul Guyant.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, January 9, 1914.

Your January 8th. Make urgent protest against any attempt to exact forced loans from foreigners. If, however, authorities persist in attempt, advise foreigners to pay under protest, making protest a matter of record if possible, and to secure receipts.

Moore

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