Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States, 1914, Supplement, The World War

File No. 711.0012/531t

The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in Great Britain (Page)

Department of State,
Washington, August 14, 1914.

[Telegram]

Eighteen treaties ratified yesterday. Is Great Britain disposed to sign treaty when approval of Colonies received or does she prefer to wait until the war is over? It would seem desirable to sign as soon as possible in order to cover any dispute that might arise as result of the war. Please report prospect as several other treaties awaiting action of Great Britain and France. Am inquiring of France.

Bryan