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

File No. 817.51/688a.

The Secretary of State to Minister Jefferson.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington , October 3, 1914 .

Department approves general principles of contract now being made with bankers but has not had an opportunity to consider details. Hope Congress will adopt system of taxation sufficient to provide for the needs of the Government.

Bryan

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