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

File No. 893.51/1539.

The Secretary of State to Chargé MacMurray.

[Telegram.]

Department of State,
Washington, August 10, 1914.

Your August 8. The American Government recognizes the difficulty in which China is placed and, while reserving all its rights, suggests that China follow the example of certain other neutral powers and declare a moratorium, say for six months.

Bryan

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