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

File No. 817.00/2325.

The Secretary of State to Consul Clare.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, July 7, 1914.

Department informed that barracks at Bluefields were attacked July 5 by party headed by Clifford D. Sands, who, it is reported, has taken refuge in your Consulate. If careful investigation convinces you that report of attack is true, Sands should not be sheltered in Consulate. Report by cable.

Bryan

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