Office of the Historian

File No. 704.6261/4

The Chargé d’Affaires in Russia (Wilson) to the Secretary of State

American Embassy,
St. Petersburg, August 13, 1914.
[Received August 14, 10:30 a.m.]

[Telegram]

Practically all German and Austrian Consuls in Russia are being arrested and imprisoned. Have protested strongly both verbally and in writing but without slightest effect. Request instructions as to what further steps I shall take in matter.

Wilson

The Secretary of State to the Chargé d’Affaires in Russia (Wilson)

[Telegram]

Department of State,
Washington , August 15, 1914.

Your August 13. Since you have protested both orally and in writing against the arrest and imprisonment of German and Austrian consuls in Russia, the Department is of opinion that you should do nothing more at the present time.

Bryan