File No. 763.72/1255
The Secretary of State to the Consul at Roubaix ( Watson )
Department of State,
Washington , December 24, 1914.
Washington , December 24, 1914.
No. 8.]
Sir: Referring to your despatch No. 6 of October 17, 1914, in regard to negotiations to safeguard Roubaix, Tourcoing, and Lille, you are instructed to avoid intervention in these matters in future and observe the President’s proclamation of neutrality.
I am [etc.]
For the Secretary of State:
Wilbur J. Carr