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

File No. 822.00/336.

The Secretary of State to Consul General Goding.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, February 12, 1914, 11 a.m.

Forward following to Agent, Esmeraldas:

Your undated telegram. Report briefly by cable effects of bombardment if such has occurred. You will use your good offices between the two combatant forces to endeavor to secure establishment of a neutral zone where non-combatants may be out of danger.

No warship available at present.

Bryan

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