File No. 763.72/1255

The Secretary of State to the Consul at Roubaix ( Watson )

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